Bare Essentials began in Adel's kitchen with a simple frustration: skincare labels full of things she couldn't pronounce. So she started making soap the slow way — cold process, small batches, built on nourishing oils and butters and scented with botanicals. No shortcuts, no harsh detergents, nothing you don't need. Just honest bars that treat your skin kindly.

The name of this business starts with a love story — our love story. When I met Brad on a dating site, his profile name caught my eye — and when I learned his last name was Bear, I had my business name: Bare Essentials. Every soap is handmade by me in small batches, with honest ingredients and nothing hiding. Simple, like the name. Made with love, like the story.

— Adel