The Simple Routine: More Than Plant-Based Bar Soaps — A Real Skin Care Philosophy

The Simple Routine curates organic, handcrafted plant-based bar soaps and shares natural living guidance to support balance, wellness, and ethical self-care.

ETHICAL PHILOSOPHY , REAL SKIN CARE BY THE SIMPLE ROUTINE

The Simple Routine was created to support a more natural, balanced way of living.

We focus on offering organic, handcrafted, plant-based bar soaps that are ethically made in the USA using carefully chosen natural ingredients. Every bar reflects a commitment to simplicity, quality, and mindful self-care — free from unnecessary additives and aligned with plant-based values.

Beyond soap, TheSimpleRoutine.com is a wellness-inspired space where we share vital balance tips for natural living, thoughtful routines, and insights designed to support everyday well-being. We also highlight curated top brands that meet our standards for ethical sourcing, clean ingredients, and conscious production.

Our mission is simple:to help you return to the essentials — natural care, ethical choices, and balanced living.

The benefits of using plant-based soaps, such as the Ethical Bare line from The Simple Routine, center on health, sustainability, and ethical production.

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1. Environmental Friendliness

Plant-based soaps are highly biodegradable, meaning they break down naturally without leaving toxic residues in water systems. Unlike conventional soaps that use petroleum-based detergents, these soaps use renewable resources like coconut, olive, and palm oils (often sustainably sourced).

2. Gentle and Moisturizing for the Skin

These soaps are naturally rich in glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin. Commercial soaps often remove glycerin to sell it as a separate lotion, but plant-based soaps keep it intact. This makes them ideal for sensitive skin or conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

3. Free from Harmful Synthetic Chemicals

By choosing plant-based options, you avoid:

• Parabens: Used as preservatives but linked to hormonal disruption.

• Sulfates (SLS/SLES): Harsh foaming agents that can strip the skin of its natural oils.

• Synthetic Fragrances: Often containing phthalates, which can cause allergic reactions or skin irritation.

4. Sustainable and Ethical Production

• Cruelty-Free: Most plant-based soap brands, including those found at The Simple Routine, do not test on animals and avoid animal-derived fats like tallow (rendered beef fat).

• Eco-Packaging: Many of these products are sold in "bare" or plastic-free packaging, significantly reducing your household's plastic footprint.

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5. Natural Fragrances and Therapeutic Benefits

Instead of artificial scents, these soaps use pure essential oils (like lemon, oregano, or tea tree). These provide not only a natural aroma but also potential antimicrobial and aromatherapy benefits that contribute to overall well-being.

The philosophy of The Simple Routine centers on simplicity, ethics, and a direct "plant to your skin" approach, emphasizing the value of handcrafted products over mass-produced alternatives.

Handcrafted Culture and Philosophy

The Simple Routine embraces a handcrafted, slow-living philosophy that values quality over quantity. 

• Intentional Production: Products are made in small batches with "high positive energy and good intentions," focusing on quality materials and a creation process that is an essential part of a mindful routine.

• Transparency: The brand aims for simplicity in ingredients, avoiding mystery chemicals and synthetic fillers in favor of pure, recognizable components.

• Sustainability & Ethics: The core philosophy involves using sustainable methods, eco-friendly ingredients, and minimal, plastic-free packaging to reduce environmental impact and align with ethical consumer values. 

• Whole Ingredients: The soaps are made using plant-based butters, oils, clays, and botanical extracts. The ingredients are sourced directly from nature (like olive oil, coconut oil, and aloe vera) to provide essential vitamins and antioxidants to the skin.

Ethical Bare is the signature bar soap line by The Simple Routine, a brand defined by its "clean, ethical, and bare" approach to skincare. Their handcrafted culture and philosophy focus on a direct, transparent connection between nature and your skin. 

The brand operates on a "no secrets" policy, prioritizing simplicity and mindfulness in every batch. 

• Small-Batch Intentionality: Every bar is handcrafted to ensure high quality and freshness. This slow production method allows for better quality control and a more "intentional" product compared to mass-manufactured soaps.

• Mindful Rituals: Their philosophy views bathing as more than just cleaning; it is a restorative daily ritual designed to bring "ease to your day" and reduce the "noise" of modern, over-complicated skincare.

• Radical Transparency: The "Bare" in the name represents a commitment to visible, honest ingredients that consumers can easily understand, with no hidden fillers or synthetic dyes.  is the signature bar soap line by The Simple Routine, a brand defined by its "clean, ethical, and bare" approach to skincare. Their handcrafted culture and philosophy focus on a direct, transparent connection between nature and your skin.