Why We Trust This Brand
Bathing Culture takes a less-is-more approach: organic saponified oils, wildcrafted botanicals, and nothing else. The glass packaging eliminates plastic entirely. The company is tiny by choice — founder-owned, small-batch, sourced from small organic farms. This is what "craft" personal care looks like.
Ingredients & Safety
Saponified organic oils (coconut, olive, sunflower), organic and wildcrafted essential oils, purified water. The ingredient list is shorter than most. No synthetic surfactants, no preservatives, no thickeners, no colorants. Scored 9 because essential oils are used for scent, which some sensitive individuals may react to.
Certifications
Full Ingredient List
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Coconut oil soap.
Olive oil soap.
Sunflower oil soap.
Also known as: Organic Essential Oil Blend, Essential Oils, Organic Essential Oils
Natural scent but specific components often not fully disclosed, can sensitize some individuals.
Also known as: Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
Natural preservative and antioxidant.
Ownership & Independence
Bathing Culture is privately held and founder-owned by Tim Hollinger. The company has remained deliberately small, choosing small-batch production over rapid growth. No venture capital, no corporate parent.
Key Products
- Cathedral Grove Mind and Body Wash (Glass)
- Outer Being Face + Body Oil
- Rain Forest Bar Soap
- Travel Size Mind and Body Wash