I hear that "What is the last book you read?" is a question you get asked at job interviews. I think it's a great way to get to know someone better. I love to read and have a really varied choice in books (and music, but that's another blog). My reading choices are something I don't really discuss with my friends. I decided to change …
Can I Use Your Scented Oils in my Room Diffuser?
It always happens. I'm at an event and someone comes up and asks "Can I use your Scented Oils in my room diffuser?" The short answer is no. My scented oils are meant to be used as perfume. The reason why is the carrier oil that is used in them. …
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Meet the Team
Like most small businesses, Alegna Soap has a small team of talented individuals working behind the scenes. It's time to meet the team. President and CEO Angela Carillo is our president and CEO. Angela is a certified and licensed Medical Technologist who decided to take her career in chemistry in a new direction after her …
Doug Beube Collaboration
Back in 2018, my friend Marla referred Doug Beube to me. Doug is an artist, and was looking to use soap as a medium for one of his projects. He needed a pure white, hard soap. It wasn't as simple as it sounds. Doug and I emailed for a few months before he and his assistant took a private soap making class. …
Lessons I Learned From My Mom
Lessons I learned from my mom My mom passed away Christmas Eve morning. We had hospice coming to the house for about 3 weeks, so she died where she wanted to. At home. My mom (along with my dad) was my biggest supporter. …