“I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realized I am somebody.” – Lily Tomlin Though Lisa Bronner nowadays makes regular appearances on panels and podcasts to discuss issues ranging from ingredient disclosure to deforestation, she didn’t start out being so outspoken. Her grandfather, Dr. Emanuel Bronner, is well-known for standing on his soapbox and telling anyone who would listen about his plan to “Unite Spaceship Earth!” Her oldest brother David has been a long-time activist too—on issues from criminal justice reform to animal advocacy.
Author: Rafi Loiederman
Rafi Loiederman is Content Editor at Dr. Bronner's, and has been using the company's products for over 20 years. He enjoys recording and performing music, is an avid hiker and naturalist, and an erstwhile linguist.
A Peek Behind the Soap: Oil Refining with Richard Jones
Richard Jones, our Bulk Manufacturing Supervisor, was recently named Dr. Bronner’s Employee of the Quarter—along with our Quality Assurance Manager Liz Schwartz—for their efforts in scaling up our in-house bar soap base manufacturing. From Petroleum to Palm You wouldn’t expect a job recommendation to come from your therapist, but in a bit of cosmic serendipity, that’s exactly how our Bulk Manufacturing Supervisor Richard Jones found his ideal career at Dr.
Surfing with Dr. Bronner’s
“The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun.” – Phil Edwards If you are a frequent or long-time surfer then you are all too familiar with the types of ailments that can plague surfers and make their lives miserable. Although maladies like swimmer’s ear, sprains, or jellyfish stings cannot be helped by Dr.
Hoja de Dilución Para Jabón Puro de Castilla Liquido
¡Diluye! ¡Diluye! Pero, ¿cuánto? Aquí tienes una referencia rápida. Ninguna de estas diluciones de jabón pretende ser una cantidad exacta. Si lo que estás limpiando está muy sucio o el agua es muy dura, entonces es posible que quieras usar más de la cantidad especificada. Dicho esto, estas diluciones de Jabón Puro de Castilla Liquido deberían servirte para empezar.
Ecosia, Dr. Bronner’s, and Serendipalm Team Up to Expand Dynamic Agroforestry
Ecosia: a search engine that plants trees Ecosia and Dr. Bronner’s are kindred spirits, so it makes sense that the two companies would team up to work on a project together. Both companies have sought to harness the power of business to create social and environmental benefit. Both companies are seeking to redefine capitalist enterprises, changing them from being extractive models that exploit land and communities,
Treatment Ideas for Scalp Psoriasis and Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disclaimer: This post is intended to provide information about how to use Dr. Bronner’s products, but is not medical advice, or a substitute for medical care or advice provided by a physician or licensed medical provider. Is it Scalp Psoriasis or Seborrheic Dermatitis—or both? Both Scalp Psoriasis and Seborrheic Dermatitis cause scaly skin (or plaques) on the scalp,
Are Cold Showers Really Worth It?
Lately it seems like cold showers (and cold bathing) have been getting a lot of attention. Their proponents would have us believe that they can help us with everything from mental health to weight loss. As someone who really treasures the comfort of a hot shower, I wanted to see if cold showers live up to all the hype.
7 Essential Hygiene Tips for Clean Camping
Keeping clean and hygienic while camping is not so different from what you would do at home—but you have to keep Leave No Trace principles in mind and minimize what you pack. Leave No Trace principles are a simple set of guidelines that help conserve wildlife and preserve wilderness for others to enjoy. These principles, along with some simple hacks,
Sourcing U.S.-Grown Hemp with Victory Hemp
Hemp is finally legal in the U.S. When the U.S. Department of Agriculture established federal hemp production regulations at the end of 2019—as required by the 2018 Farm Bill—it represented a major milestone in the long fight to bring hemp agriculture back to the U.S. For the first time in decades, farmers could legally grow hemp on U.S.
Tips for Eczema and Sensitive Skin
Note: this post focuses on atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema. However, if like many people right now you are washing your hands a lot more frequently than usual, then you may be experiencing very dry skin and developing eczema-like symptoms such as cracked and blistered skin. Many of the tips covered in this post may help with those symptoms as well.