Simply Soap by Dr. Soaper
Rooted in Craft. Inspired by Science. Made with Purpose.
At Simply Soap, we believe that what you put on your body matters just as much as what you put in it. Every product we make is a small act of intention: handcrafted, informed by science, eco-conscious, and designed to turn your daily routine into a moment of pure, spa-inspired luxury.
The Story Behind Simply Soap: A Three-Step Journey
I'm Anita Montes, a retired OB/GYN, scientist, and the "Dr. Soaper" behind Simply Soap. My path to founding this brand wasn't a straight line. It was a three-step journey driven by curiosity, research, and a refusal to accept "good enough."
Step 1: The Discovery (2007)
A bar of soap that changed everything.
In 2007, I discovered handmade soap, and it changed how I thought about skincare. My skin felt better than it ever had. As a physician and a scientist, I wasn't content to simply enjoy it. I had to understand it. I had to learn to make it myself.
What followed was a deep dive into the art and science of soap-making: lots of reading, lots of trial and error, and a determination not to be defeated. Eventually I conquered it, earning my HSCG certification in advanced soap-making. The cold process method became my craft, combining plant-based oils and butters through saponification to create bars that are naturally glycerin-rich, gentle, and genuinely good for your skin.
Step 2: The Expansion
Beyond soap to full skin and hair care.
Once I'd mastered soap, a new question emerged. If I could make something that made my skin feel this good, could I do the same for my other daily skin and hair care products?
The answer, after extensive research, coursework, and formulation work, was yes. I expanded into a full line of daily skin and hair care products. They are all plant-based, all sulfate-free and aerosol-free, and all formulated using ingredients chosen for one reason: science, not trends.
My philosophy is simple. Skin and hair care should be easy and uncomplicated. When you use natural products with actives that make scientific sense, you don't need a 12-step routine or a shelf full of mystery ingredients. You just need the right ingredients. The ones proven to work.
Step 3: The Commitment
Zero waste, or we don't make it.
The more I learned about formulating products, the more I couldn't ignore a hard truth: the cosmetic and hair care industries are among the largest contributors to our global plastics crisis.
I made a decision that shapes every product we offer. If a product can't be packaged in as close to zero waste as possible, we simply won't make it. Not "we'll try." Not "we'll offset it." We won't make it.
I strongly believe we can all do better, and that making eco-friendly changes is easier than most people think. Simply Soap is proof of that. Our packaging is minimal, recyclable, and intentional, and we're always looking for ways to reduce our footprint further.
Our blog, Thoughts from Dr. Soaper, is where we share everything we've learned about zero waste living, traditional soap-making, palm oil sustainability, and clean skincare routines. Because this journey is better when we take it together.
The Simply Soap Experience
Every soap, skin care, and hair care product we make is designed to feel like a spa ritual at home. Self-care shouldn't be reserved for special occasions. From the moment you unwrap a handcrafted bar of soap, to the first application of a silky skin serum, to a nourishing hair conditioner that actually works, we want you to feel the difference that handmade, science-driven, intentional care makes.
This is more than a product line. It's a practice. A pause. A little luxury for your skin, your hair, and the world we all share.
Welcome to Simply Soap. We're so glad you're here.
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Simply Soap is a DBA of amontescreation LLC.
