You’ve probably heard things like these but that’s just industry propaganda talking. Real, handmade soap—the kind made with tallow, goat milk, and nourishing oils— is anything but drying. It’s rich in skin-loving fats and natural moisturizers that commercial soaps often remove. And as for “fragrance”? That’s often code for a mix of undisclosed chemicals your skin doesn’t need. The truth is, not all soap is created equal. The soap aisles may be full, but most of it isn’t made with your overall he