Rachel Winard started Soapwalla in her Brooklyn apartment kitchen one evening, after months of unsuccessfully hunting for face and body products that wouldn't aggravate her sensitive skin issues caused by lupus, a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune illness. Rachel uses organic, food-grade ingredients and pure essential oils, never questionable additives such as sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens or harsh and synthetic ingredients. Soapwalla is a proud member of the Leaping Bunny and Caring Consumer cruelty-free coalitions.