Amy Tries It First
Before something becomes an AOOS product, Amy usually lives with it first. She uses it on her own skin or hair, observes how it behaves over time, adjusts the formula, and sometimes decides not to make it at all.
Here, Amy shares what worked, what did not, what surprised her and what changed her mind — from Castile soap and ingredients to skin, hair and everyday care. These are not universal answers, but honest observations gathered through years of making, trying, adjusting and learning.\
Amy's Note
Why I Chose Traditional Olive Oil Soap: Amy’s S...
For years, winter brought relentless itching and discomfort. Then an old chemistry lesson, a soapmaking class close to home, and a growing love of olive oil changed the direction of...
Why I Chose Traditional Olive Oil Soap: Amy’s S...
For years, winter brought relentless itching and discomfort. Then an old chemistry lesson, a soapmaking class close to home, and a growing love of olive oil changed the direction of...
The Choice That Became AOOS
Before AOOS had a name, Amy spent two years learning, experimenting, and making mistakes. This is how Australian olive oil became the foundation of her work.
The Choice That Became AOOS
Before AOOS had a name, Amy spent two years learning, experimenting, and making mistakes. This is how Australian olive oil became the foundation of her work.
Why I Chose Simpler Care for My Family | AOOS
When my second daughter was little, concerns about a familiar baby product made me look more closely at the ingredients in our home. That question became part of the reason...
Why I Chose Simpler Care for My Family | AOOS
When my second daughter was little, concerns about a familiar baby product made me look more closely at the ingredients in our home. That question became part of the reason...
Cured in Weeks, Aged for Years
A forgotten Castile soap ball, made with goat milk and rolled oats and aged for around four years, became an unexpected hair-washing discovery. This is a personal reflection on curing,...
Cured in Weeks, Aged for Years
A forgotten Castile soap ball, made with goat milk and rolled oats and aged for around four years, became an unexpected hair-washing discovery. This is a personal reflection on curing,...
When My Soap Helps — and When It Doesn’t
We don’t believe in miracle claims. Here we outline how our soap is intended to be used, its limitations, and the situations where other care may be more appropriate.
When My Soap Helps — and When It Doesn’t
We don’t believe in miracle claims. Here we outline how our soap is intended to be used, its limitations, and the situations where other care may be more appropriate.