There are always trends in skincare and bath + body products.
Ingredients come in and out of the spotlight, and right now… one of the most talked-about is tallow.
Tallow has actually been used for centuries in soap and skincare. It’s not new—it’s just having a moment again. And honestly, it is an incredible ingredient. There are so many talented makers creating beautiful tallow-based products, and it’s easy to see why people love it.
Another ingredient I get asked about often is goat milk—same story. It’s been used forever, and there are so many amazing small businesses making really high-quality goat milk soaps and bath products.
But just like with anything… what you choose to use comes down to your values, your lifestyle, and what feels right for you.
đź’› Why I Choose Plant-Based Ingredients
For me, that choice is simple.
I’ve been vegetarian for nearly 15 years, and I’ve always wanted my products to reflect what I personally use and believe in.
So everything I create is plant-based (with the exception of beeswax).
That’s not about saying one way is better than another—it’s just what aligns with me. And I truly believe plant-based ingredients can create incredibly high-quality, nourishing skincare.
🌱 Thoughtful Ingredients Matter
Another important part of Lemonmoon is what I don’t use.
All of my products are palm oil free.
Palm oil is extremely common in soap making because it adds hardness and creates a rich lather. Even when it’s ethically sourced, it can still have a negative environmental impact—and that’s a tradeoff I personally choose not to make.
Instead, I build my recipes around other ingredients that create beautiful results without it.
🧼 What I Use Instead (and Why I Love Them)
🥥 Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is one of my go-to ingredients in soap making.
It creates a hard, long-lasting bar and gives that rich, creamy lather that people love. On top of that, it’s deeply nourishing for the skin.
🍇 Grapeseed Oil
This one is a quiet powerhouse.
Grapeseed oil is lightweight, fast-absorbing, and packed with vitamins. It adds moisture without feeling heavy, which makes it perfect for:
- Dry body oils
- Sugar scrubs
- Soap
It’s one of those ingredients that just works beautifully in everything.
đź«’ Olive Oil
If there’s one ingredient at the heart of Lemonmoon… it’s olive oil.
Olive oil has been used for centuries as a natural moisturizer, and in some traditions, it’s the only ingredient used to make soap—like traditional castile soap.
It creates a gentle, nourishing bar that’s perfect for everyday use, and it’s a key ingredient not just in my soap, but also in my lotions and bath oils.
🌿 It’s Not About Trends—It’s About Intention
Trends will always come and go.
Ingredients will cycle in and out of popularity.
But for me, Lemonmoon is about creating products that are:
- Thoughtfully made
- Aligned with my values
- Gentle, simple, and effective
Whether you love tallow, goat milk, plant-based products, or something else entirely—there’s space for all of it.
The most important thing is finding what works for you.
đź’› A More Intentional Kind of Self-Care
At the end of the day, skincare isn’t just about ingredients.
It’s about how something fits into your life.
The small rituals.
The quiet moments.
The feeling of taking care of yourself in a way that feels natural and right.
That’s what Lemonmoon is here for.