This Hand Soap Is So Good, I Wash My Hands Just For Fun
I first discovered this hand soap at a spa here in Detroit, right after stepping out of a red light sauna and taking a refreshing shower, feeling like the most relaxed version of myself. I used the restroom before leaving and, upon squirting a drop of the handsoap they had stocked onto my palm, immediately froze. It smelled like a boutique hotel in Copenhagen and the beauty of summer in northern Michigan all at once. Bright citrus. Warm cedarwood. A hint of something herbal that whispered, 'You have your life together.' I was hooked.
Naturally, I became obsessed. So, I bought the exact soap — Grown Alchemist's hand wash in Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, and Sage — and now it lives in my bathroom like the smug, perfect little status symbol it is. The bottle is minimal and apothecary-chic, like it belongs next to some $85 face oil I pretend to use. Basically, it's giving 'quiet luxury,' but for your sink.
And the smell?? Still everything. Spa-core to the max. I now fully associate it with feeling calm, collected, and slightly more important than I actually am. I literally look forward to washing my hands (which is either a beautiful form of mindfulness or a sign that I need new hobbies).
But here's the thing: this little bottle of soap has genuinely upgraded my day-to-day. It's one of those small, repeated rituals that makes your home feel intentional. Every time I use it, it feels like a tiny gift to myself — like I'm not just surviving the day, but romanticizing it a little.
BTW, here's why the brand itself is worth knowing:
Sure, it's more expensive than drugstore soap, but so is moving into the spa where I found this. Using this at home feels more responsible.
Also? Guests always say something. Sometimes it's 'Wow, what is this soap?' Other times, it's just a stunned silence followed by them dramatically inhaling with both hands. Either way, I win.
You can snag a bottle of your own from Amazon for $30. Happy handwashing!
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