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.
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What's inside
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.
Watch Essential Oil Blend (sometimes listed as Organic Essential Oil Blend)Natural scent but specific components often not fully disclosed, can sensitize some individuals.
05Rosemary Extractalso listed as Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
Formula scope: the disclosed ingredient list captured for this review. Formulas can differ by product, scent, country, and date; compare the current package with this list before deciding.
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Who owns it
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.
Ownership recordIndependent
Founder-ownedBathing Culture
Founded
2017
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Control
Founder-owned by Tim Hollinger
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Where to buy
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