Herbaria Blog

March 14, 2026

Insights into all-natural soapmaking, essential oils, and plant-based skincare from owner Ken Gilberg.

Dogs, Sugar and Bubble, run through a creek.s

Dog N Suds

September 18, 2026

“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.”  —Groucho Marx

Handcrafting cold-process natural soap in large stainless steel pots

As the Saying Goes

September 2, 2026

Lately I've been collecting sayings. I love how they express basic truths in a nutshell and offer sound, wise advice.

A photo from 2002 of our Founder LaRee Gilberg with her sister selling soap at a market booth

How It All Began: A Blind Date and a Chemistry Spark

Sliced Citrus Fruits on a white background

Peel an orange, and the spray from the rind smells bright, fresh, and definitely orangy.

Shave! was my proposed title for a book I wanted to write 40 years ago. The book promised a cleaner, easier, more comfortable shave. I make the same promise to you here. Revised and updated.

A close-up side profile of a woman holding an open small amber glass bottle of rosemary essential oil toward her nose to smell it.

Enjoy the Wonderful World of Natural Scents

Close-up of hands creating a rich, bubbly lather with a bar of natural soap to demonstrate effective cleaning.

There's a world of difference between detergent and real soap.

A bar of old-fashioned lye soap on a washboard

Imagine taking off all your clothes and stepping naked into a warm shower. The water comforts and relaxes you. You wash away stress. Your pores open.

A person outdoors spraying Herbaria natural insect repellent on their arm for DEET-free protection.

Mother Nature Knows Best

Herbaria Soap natural shampoo bar producing a thick, creamy lather for a chemical-free hair wash.

Have you tried our natural shampoo bars? If you're interested in avoiding the harsh synthetic chemicals in most commercial shampoos, you really ought to give us a try.

Paulette an older woman holding Herbaria Soap's most popular Lavender Oatmeal

If you're over 40, you've likely been targeted by ads for persimmon soap. Don’t believe the hype!

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