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How To Use Conditioner Bars + Ingredients
It’s been years in the making — numerous research hours, test batches, formula tweaks, trials, and more middle of the nights brainstorming sessions than I can count. This has truly been a long time coming, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. Conditioner bars are here and they are so fantastic! If you’ve been hoping for an easier, beautifully effective, more sustainable way to care for your hair, keep reading. Once you try them, they’ll quickly become a staple in your

Loni Searl
Nov 20, 20258 min read


Core Values || Health
Let's take a moment to explore one of the three core values of Searl Soap Company: Health.

Loni Searl
May 2, 20252 min read


Core Values || Sustainability
Let’s dive into another core value of Searl Soap Company: Sustainability To start, I want to go back to what drove me to begin this...

Loni Searl
May 1, 20254 min read


Core Values || Transparency
Now let’s explore the last core value of Searl Soap Company: Transparency. Hi, I’m Loni. That’s me above. I’m the human running a (very) small business focused on creating healthy, sustainable products for other humans. And I have zero interest in tricking anyone into buying them. We live in a time where words like “sustainable,” “eco-friendly,” “natural,” and “clean” are everywhere—and for good reason. People care about their health and the environment and want to make tho

Loni Searl
Apr 30, 20254 min read


How to Use Dry Shampoo Powder
I am one of those people who can barely make it through the day after washing my hair before it begins to get greasy. Over the years I had tried all sorts of things to deal with this, including stretching out the days between washes (which I mention specifically because it's been said to me too many times to count!), but nothing helped. I never liked the idea of aerosol dry shampoos so for years I made my own simple cornstarch and cocoa powder version thinking that was proba

Loni Searl
May 16, 20224 min read


How to Use Stain Remover Laundry Bars
These little bars are a fabulous zero waste option for your laundry. Not only are they simple to use, not harmful to the environment or our bodies, and easy to carry around (read here: toss one in your suitcase for your next trip or diaper bag, purse or glove box for everyday messes on the go), but they're also effective and versatile. Read on! This Stain Remover Laundry Bar works wonders on dirt, grease, blood (period underwear, ladies?), grass, poop (great for cloth diaper

Loni Searl
Jan 3, 20225 min read


How to Use Solid Dish Soap
This post is loaded with helpful information . Please take a moment to read to the end! Most people wouldn't think of using anything other than liquid soap for washing dishes. If you take a moment to think about it, conventional liquid dish soap was invented less than 100 years ago. What did people use to wash dishes prior to this? Quite a variety of things actually. Wood ash, soap nuts, oils, washing soda, lemon, salt, vinegar, hot water, bar soap, and quite a bit of elbow g

Loni Searl
Jan 2, 20226 min read


How to Use Shampoo Bars + FAQ
Solid shampoo bars are gaining popularity lately for a couple of reasons: the desire for alternatives to products packaged in plastic and people looking to reduce toxic chemicals in their personal care products . Never heard of shampoo bars? Or is it hard to wrap your mind around how to use solid soap on hair? Read on! Here's a Quick Rundown of How To Use Them: Wet your hair - right to the roots! Rub the bar along your hair from head to hair ends like you're brushing it, l

Loni Searl
Dec 28, 20217 min read


Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse
An apple cider vinegar (ACV) rinse is a great addition to any hair care regimen, and a fabulous companion for natural shampoo bars . I was very skeptical at first, but trust me, it's worth trying out! Why Use Apple Cider Vinegar on Your Hair ? ACV is packed with minerals, increases hair strength and brings a healthy pH balance to your scalp and hair. It also helps close hair cuticles (picture shingles on a roof with the edges laying nice and flat as opposed to pulling up) whi

Loni Searl
Dec 27, 20213 min read


Loofah Soap Lift Round "Soap Dish"
I love these little slices of loofah ! Here are five reasons we always have at least one in our shower as our soap "dish": It allows the soap to dry better, not resting in water, which makes the soap stay harder and last longer. Less cleaning of gooey soapy messes. Cleaning the shower is one of my most disliked household chores.* The less I need to do it, the better! Every last sliver of soap is used up. Once it's small, squish it into the loofah for... A great occasional exf

Loni Searl
Nov 30, 20212 min read


Mud Mask DIY
I had a moment in 2020 when I actually forgot about Covid! On a "green living" group I was part of someone asked for recommendations for...

Loni Searl
Sep 13, 20212 min read


Foaming Hand Soap DIY
Did you know most of your foaming hand soap is made up of water? Prior to Covid, I really preferred foaming soap for our home hand washing. I liked how it was simpler for our young kids to spread soap all over their hands and for them to rinse it off. Once Covid hit and "wash your hands for 20 seconds" was drilled into my head, I realized the easiness of foaming soap also made it easy to go too fast! Now it's my goat's milk bar soaps you'll find at our sinks (surprise, sur

Loni Searl
Aug 17, 20212 min read


Facial Toner DIY
I have struggled with my complexion since I was 12 years old. I can't believe at 40 I'm still saying that! *BIG sigh* I've tried everything over the years to deal with the cause of it, but in the end, my pregnancies confirmed what I had suspected - for me, my complexion woes are due to hormone imbalance. This was a little rock added to my mountain of rocks which inspires me more and more to seek out natural alternatives to products which often contain hormone disrupting ingr

Loni Searl
Aug 10, 20212 min read


Natural, Easy + Inexpensive Face Moisturizer
Let's talk about a moisturizer for your face that is not only completely natural and full of nourishing qualities for your skin, but you likely already have it in your kitchen and it will cost you less than $0.01 a day! I can't even call this a DIY because you literally don't have to make a thing. What is it? Virgin coconut oil . Coconut oil is full of benefits for your skin: Rich in vitamin E Aids in wound healing Excellent for keeping skin hydrated Rich in fatty acids - th

Loni Searl
Aug 3, 20212 min read


Cloth Wipes Solution DIY
Diapering a baby generally creates SO much garbage. It's estimated that one baby produces approximately 1/2 a ton (about 450 kg) of...

Loni Searl
Jul 23, 20214 min read


Simple. Natural. Nourishing?
You may have seen these three words on my soap label, website or social media. I talk briefly about "simple" and "natural" here , but...

Loni Searl
Jun 18, 20212 min read


Oatmeal Honey Bar Soap for Your Baby
I remember so well when our daughter Rosa was born and I became a mom. Everything about her seemed perfect and brand new and delicate and I so desperately wanted to do everything right for her! One area I felt particularly frustrated with was bathing products . I tried to buy natural soaps, shampoos and bubble baths, but learned quite quickly most of these products were greenwashing . But watching things like this made me convinced it was important and worth the effort! Wha

Loni Searl
Jun 11, 20212 min read


Nothing But One Bar of Soap in the Shower. What!?
I ❤️ simplicity. Imagine your shower having only a single bar of soap in it. That's it. One bar of soap to wash your body, face, hair and to lather up for shaving. Crazy? Nope. The recipes I use for my Goat's Milk Bar Soap and Beer Based Shampoo Bars are unique and designed to meet the individual needs of specific areas of the body. However, they are both cleansing, gentle and lather well, so one bar may be all you need! Here's a quick comparison between the two types of bars

Loni Searl
Jun 8, 20212 min read


What Does “Natural” Mean in My Products?
"Natural" can mean different things to different people. Add to this the greenwashing so many companies do to encourage more sales, and it's hard to know if what you're buying actually lines up with what you have in mind. It's a frustrating place to be in, especially if you're trying to make choices as a consumer with the environment and/or your health in mind! So, here's what natural means when you buy a product from Searl Soap Company... All products are made with real ing

Loni Searl
Apr 21, 20212 min read


Almost Ready
Launching Searl Soap Company has been quite a few years in the making. In 2006, I watched a shocking documentary and was handed the...

Loni Searl
Mar 25, 20212 min read
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