Interview: Back to the Basics – A Conversation with Daniella on Real Soap, Real Health
Host: Mark Ellis (Interviewer)
Guest: Daniella Moore, Founder of WildHaven Soapworks
Mark:
So, Daniella—I’ll admit it right off the bat—I never thought twice about soap. I just grab whatever’s on sale, usually the ones that promise “extra moisturizing” or “deep clean.” It’s soap. It cleans. Right?
Daniella:
That’s what most people think, Mark. But what we call “soap” today isn’t actually soap at all—it’s usually a synthetic detergent bar. If you look closely at the ingredients, you’ll see a long list of chemicals: sodium laureth sulfate, triclosan, parabens, synthetic fragrances, dyes—none of which your skin actually wants.