Butter and Lye

Butter and Lye Natural soaps with purpose 💚. Mindfully made by a biochemist.

Giving back with every bar.


All-natural, fragrance and harsh chemical-free,
**SENSITIVE SKIN APPROVED**

If you’ve been feeling stuck with your skin, try writing this out:What’s in my current routine?What consistently helps?W...
03/30/2026

If you’ve been feeling stuck with your skin, try writing this out:

What’s in my current routine?
What consistently helps?
What consistently causes issues?

It doesn’t have to be a whole system. Write it in your notes app. On a post-it. Wherever you’ll actually keep up with it.

Then choose one part of your routine to change. Just one.

Give it 2 to 4 weeks and pay attention to how your skin reacts.

This is how I learned to approach skincare from my time in the lab. One variable at a time.

It’s slower, but it works.

Save this so you can come back to it tonight. What’s one thing in your routine you’ve been questioning lately?

I feel like I haven’t said this out loud yet, but things have been looking a little different over at B&L.For the past c...
03/17/2026

I feel like I haven’t said this out loud yet, but things have been looking a little different over at B&L.

For the past couple of years, I was working with close to ten different agencies and service providers to help shape the future of the brand. At the time, it felt like the right move. Like that’s what you’re supposed to do when you’re growing a business. But if I’m being honest, it started to feel really far away from me, and that never sat right.

Because the whole point of B&L was always simplicity at its core. It started with me trying to figure out my own skin, paying more attention to detail, and being intentional about what went into each product. Not overcomplicating it.

So I had to ask myself, why am I overcomplicating my own business?

This year has been about pulling things back. Fewer people involved, fewer layers, just focusing on what actually matters. The formulas, the quality, and the connection I have with the people who support this brand.

I want to be closer to all of it again. Closer to you.

If you’ve been here for a while, you’ve definitely seen me figure things out in real time. I really appreciate you for staying through all of it.

This next phase feels a lot more like me. And I’m excited about where it’s going.

02/25/2026

You amaze me 🥹

I just ran the numbers and over 55% of you restock on our soaps month after month. So when you hear me say these are the best soaps you will ever use, you don’t have to take my word for it!

Shop today and take advantage of free shipping on all orders ✨

Stop scrolling for a second and give yourself a moment. Drop your shoulders. Inhale slowly. Exhale even slower. How did ...
01/14/2026

Stop scrolling for a second and give yourself a moment.

Drop your shoulders.
Inhale slowly.
Exhale even slower.

How did that make you feel?

If you’re reading food labels and cleaning up your diet this year, it might be time to look at what you’re putting on yo...
01/07/2026

If you’re reading food labels and cleaning up your diet this year, it might be time to look at what you’re putting on your skin too 💁🏽‍♀️

Your skin remembers what you feed it, and over time those choices show up whether you like it or not.

Make ✨2026✨ the year you choose the products your skin deserves.

Holiday gifting doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for something thoughtful, clean, and genuinely usef...
12/11/2025

Holiday gifting doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for something thoughtful, clean, and genuinely useful, this guide makes it easy. Each pick is simple, low-tox, and made for anyone who appreciates feeling good in their own skin.

From everyday staples to small upgrades that make a real difference, these are the gifts people actually use and appreciate. Take a look through the guide and you’ll know exactly who on your list needs a little Butter & Lye this season.

🤎

Hey girl, feeling stressed out about holiday shopping this year?I get it. The pressure to find something thoughtful with...
12/08/2025

Hey girl, feeling stressed out about holiday shopping this year?

I get it. The pressure to find something thoughtful without wasting money is real. But some people are easier to shop for than you think. If any of these ring a bell, a bar of Butter & Lye bar would make the perfect gift.

✨ The ingredient reader who studies labels like it’s her job.
✨ The friend whose skin reacts to everything except fresh air.
✨ The minimalist who thinks clutter is a personal attack.
✨ The clean beauty beginner who wants to try something simple.
✨ The wellness friend who already swapped her coffee for matcha.
✨ The practical one who actually uses the gifts you give her.
✨ The mom cutting down on toxins in the house.
✨ The shower-ritual person who treats steam like therapy.
✨ The one who insists on supporting small businesses year-round.

If you recognized someone, you just solved one gift on your list. Shop the link in post 🎁

As we head into the holiday weekend, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’m grateful for. Butter & Lye exists because o...
11/26/2025

As we head into the holiday weekend, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’m grateful for. Butter & Lye exists because of people like you who choose to support small businesses. I’m so thankful for your support over the past 5 years choosing cleaner options from a brand that actually cares. In lieu of the chaos of Black Friday and competing against the steep discounts that the big stores can offer, this year I encourage you to shop Small Business Saturday because it keeps founders like us moving forward. Your order has a real impact during the holiday season.

If you plan to shop this weekend, here’s a little thank you for being here and supporting what we’re building:

Code: SBS25 ✨

11/10/2025

The sounds of routine becoming ritual ✨

🧪 Why “less is more” is winning in skincare right now More people are gravitating toward skincare with fewer ingredients...
11/10/2025

🧪 Why “less is more” is winning in skincare right now

More people are gravitating toward skincare with fewer ingredients, and for good reason. Let’s talk skin science. Your outermost layer, the stratum corneum, is your skin barrier. It locks in moisture, keeps irritants out, and depends on a delicate balance of lipids, proteins, and natural moisturizing factors. When you overload your skin with too many products, actives, or “miracle” ingredients, you disrupt that balance and your skin barrier pays the price.

Minimal-ingredient routines help minimize potential conflicts (ingredient-vs-ingredient or active-vs-skin), which lowers your risk of irritation. One dermatology review put it simply: “By reducing the number of products being used, we limit interaction between too many ingredients and minimize irritation.” Keeping it simple also means leaning on well-researched, proven actives instead of chasing every new ingredient trend.

Here’s what that means for your routine:
• Choose fewer, high quality products.
• Prioritize the essentials: cleanse, moisturize/protect, and one targeted active.
• Check the label for ingredients you recognize and love.
• If your skin barrier feels stressed, simplify before you add.

A simplified routine is biologically aligned with how your skin works and allows your barrier to breathe. Let standout ingredients do the heavy lifting.

What are some products with shorter ingredient lists that your skin has been loving lately?

10/22/2025

The best you’re ever had ✨

Did you know over half of men now have a skincare routine?A few years ago, most guys would’ve laughed at the idea of “sk...
10/22/2025

Did you know over half of men now have a skincare routine?

A few years ago, most guys would’ve laughed at the idea of “skin care.” Today, 52 % of U.S. men regularly use skincare products, up nearly 70 % since 2022. And here’s the part that stood out to me: 56 % say they specifically look for products with natural ingredients.

People are waking up to the idea that what goes on the body matters just as much as what goes in it.

I’ve seen it firsthand. Customers tell me their partners started using my bars because they left their skin softer than the fragrance-filled body washes they were used to. Once they experienced the difference, they didn’t go back.
More men are choosing simpler, cleaner products because they actually feels better.

So if you’ve been thinking about switching to something natural, start with the basics: what you use every day.

👇 Tap the link in this post to try our natural skincare essentials and see why so many men are making the switch and sticking with it.

Be honest… has your partner started using your products too 😅?

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A Cleaner Way to Clean

Butter and Lye is a natural soap company committed to creating products that are simple and gentle on your skin. Full of what your skin needs and free from what it doesn’t, our bar soaps provide the perfect clean without artificial fragrances, colors, or any of the toxins that leave your skin feeling dull, dry, and damaged.

Our cold-processed formulas are developed by biochemist and New York native Monique Garraud Kofsky, who sought an alternative to the commercial soap products that wreak havoc on our skin and our planet. As a result, she created a soap collection that is full of good-for-your-skin natural ingredients packaged with eco-consciousness in mind.

We are dedicated to maintaining a low carbon footprint while ensuring that you receive the highest quality products. By supporting us and other sustainable small businesses offering eco-friendly products, you too are doing your part to maintain a clean and healthy environment for generations to come.