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Why Salty Skin is a Good Thing: The Benefits of Sea Salt in Skincare

Salt — that humble ingredient that flavors our food, melts icy sidewalks, and gives the fresh sea air it’s salty aroma — is also a mineral that’s seriously taken for...

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Why Salty Skin is a Good Thing: The Benefits of Sea Salt in Skincare

Salt — that humble ingredient that flavors our food, melts icy sidewalks, and gives the fresh sea air it’s salty aroma — is also a mineral that’s seriously taken for...

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Tips For Gardeners: How to Keep Your Hands Primed for Gardening Season

Tips For Gardeners: How to Keep Your Hands Primed for Gardening Season

Most gardeners will agree that messy hands are usually a sign of a well tended garden. While the downsides of spending time in your garden are few, your hands can...

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Tips For Gardeners: How to Keep Your Hands Primed for Gardening Season

Most gardeners will agree that messy hands are usually a sign of a well tended garden. While the downsides of spending time in your garden are few, your hands can...

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Dairy Goats 101: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Dairy Goats

Raising milk goats is quite an exciting adventure that’s both rewarding and fulfilling. Bend Soap Company founders, Dwight and Marilee, along with their entire crew, started raising goats in 2007....

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Dairy Goats 101: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Dairy Goats

Raising milk goats is quite an exciting adventure that’s both rewarding and fulfilling. Bend Soap Company founders, Dwight and Marilee, along with their entire crew, started raising goats in 2007....

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Butters Are Better: How to Nourish Your Skin with Shea and Cocoa Butters

Today we’re talking about butter! But not the kind of butter you might find in a cookie or spread on your morning toast. Today we’re taking a deep dive on...

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Butters Are Better: How to Nourish Your Skin with Shea and Cocoa Butters

Today we’re talking about butter! But not the kind of butter you might find in a cookie or spread on your morning toast. Today we’re taking a deep dive on...

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A Mother's Confidence

This blog post was written by Bend Soap Company Co-Founder, Marilee Johnson.  Motherhood is such a high calling. It’s a constant sacrifice but it’s so rewarding. It’s full of life...

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A Mother's Confidence

This blog post was written by Bend Soap Company Co-Founder, Marilee Johnson.  Motherhood is such a high calling. It’s a constant sacrifice but it’s so rewarding. It’s full of life...

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The 4 Best Essential Oils to Use in Your Skincare

It’s said that old things become new again, so we’re not totally surprised that essential oils have exploded in popularity in recent years. Thousands of years ago, ancient Egyptian, Chinese,...

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The 4 Best Essential Oils to Use in Your Skincare

It’s said that old things become new again, so we’re not totally surprised that essential oils have exploded in popularity in recent years. Thousands of years ago, ancient Egyptian, Chinese,...

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Why We Love Olive Oil in Our Skincare Products

Why We Love Olive Oil in Our Skincare Products

Step into any kitchen and we’d be willing to bet there’s a bottle of olive oil somewhere. It’s a “go-to” staple ingredient for a good reason. Rich, emollient, and full...

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Why We Love Olive Oil in Our Skincare Products

Step into any kitchen and we’d be willing to bet there’s a bottle of olive oil somewhere. It’s a “go-to” staple ingredient for a good reason. Rich, emollient, and full...

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Refresh Your Spring Skincare Routine with These 10 Limited Edition Products

Refresh Your Spring Skincare Routine with These 10 Limited Edition Products

Spring has sprung in the Bend Soap Co. shop! This can be a fickle season for a few different reasons; rain showers one day, sunshine and warm temps the next....

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Refresh Your Spring Skincare Routine with These 10 Limited Edition Products

Spring has sprung in the Bend Soap Co. shop! This can be a fickle season for a few different reasons; rain showers one day, sunshine and warm temps the next....

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This Is Why You Should Stop Using Johnson & Johnson Products

This Is Why You Should Stop Using Johnson & Johnson Products

For generations, the Johnson & Johnson brand was synonymous with baby care. Baby wash, baby powder, baby lotion — they were the products gifted to every new mother and even...

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This Is Why You Should Stop Using Johnson & Johnson Products

For generations, the Johnson & Johnson brand was synonymous with baby care. Baby wash, baby powder, baby lotion — they were the products gifted to every new mother and even...

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The Hidden Dangers of Fragrance

Did you know your sweet-smelling soap could be making you sick? Or your scented body cream is likely chock full of chemicals? Or your shaving gel could be making your...

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The Hidden Dangers of Fragrance

Did you know your sweet-smelling soap could be making you sick? Or your scented body cream is likely chock full of chemicals? Or your shaving gel could be making your...

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Why You Should Ditch the Toxic Chemicals in Shaving Cream

Why You Should Ditch the Toxic Chemicals in Shaving Cream

As a regular shaver, it’s likely that you understand the value in having a shaving cream or gel in the shower. Aside from helping your razor glide along as you...

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Why You Should Ditch the Toxic Chemicals in Shaving Cream

As a regular shaver, it’s likely that you understand the value in having a shaving cream or gel in the shower. Aside from helping your razor glide along as you...

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Colorful Chemicals: Why Dyes in Your Personal Care Products Are Harmful

Colorful Chemicals: Why Dyes in Your Personal Care Products Are Harmful

While the FDA hasn’t banned dyes in our food and personal care products (despite Europe and Canada having banned many) it doesn’t mean they’re safe to use on your body. ...

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Colorful Chemicals: Why Dyes in Your Personal Care Products Are Harmful

While the FDA hasn’t banned dyes in our food and personal care products (despite Europe and Canada having banned many) it doesn’t mean they’re safe to use on your body. ...

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