Welcome to Oak and Thyme
Hello!
I’m Ashley! I’m an Eau Claire native; born and bred.
I’m a dental hygienist, wife and mom of two kids and a pup.
In 2020, my daughter was born. A few months later, Covid locked everything down. In an effort to find a hobby while being isolated with a newborn baby, I stumbled upon soap making.
After doing entirely too much research and purchasing way too many books to read, I plunged in. And I LOVED it. I found a hobby that perfectly balanced science and creativity.
After sharing soap with family and friends, I created Oak and Thyme and cannot wait to share the benefits of my handcrafted, small-batch soap with all of you!
Why use handcrafted soap?
It is important to me to create a soap that is gentle and doesn’t strip away all of the natural oils of our skin. Our skin is made to be able to sustain itself. Why are we using soaps that have the natural glycerin removed and harsh chemicals added?
Did you know that many commercial soaps remove the glycerin from their soaps? Glycerin is a skin emollient (softens the skin) and a humectant (draws moisture from the air or deeper layers of the skin for hydration). When companies remove this key ingredient, it forces consumers to purchase their moisturizers. Moisturizing is always recommended but Oak and Thyme will never create a harsh soap that will force you to purchase an accompanying product.
Soaps made at Oak and Thyme are free from harsh chemicals such as Sodium Lauryn Sulfate (SLS), Parabens, and Phthalates.
This allows us to bring you soap that is gentle and nourishing while still invoking the powerful sensations created by scent.
“Embrace the art of self care.”
— Ashley, Oak and Thyme