About SOAP ORGANICALLY LLC
Be Your Best Self!
Soap Organically: The Uncompromising Purity of Oregon’s Craft
The Sentinel of Purity
In the heart of Portland, Oregon, Lux Lather stands as a timeless sentinel against the tide of mass production and environmental compromise. With his distinctive white handlebar mustache and disciplined hazel eyes, Lux is the embodiment of Soap Organically: a brand built on an unwavering devotion to crafting true, pure soap, entirely free from the pollutants and ethical shortcuts of the modern world.
Lux Lather's philosophy is rooted in a profound disdain for carbon emissions and the widespread adulteration inherent in contemporary manufacturing. His commitment is to local purity and unyielding quality, ensuring every ingredient supports both skin health and planetary well-being.
The Engineer’s Pedigree: Mission-Critical Precision
The foundation of Soap Organically is built on decades of high-stakes precision. Before becoming a master cultivator, Lux Lather served as a Process Engineer specializing in Charged Particle Beam Operations, Ultra-Fast Laser Operations, and Nuclear Reactor Repair.
In the worlds of NRO operations and submarine repair, there is zero margin for error. Lux brings that same "Mission Critical" discipline to the chemistry of saponification. Every batch is treated as a Material Science study. By applying Failure Analysis and FLIR thermal imaging to the traditional soap mold, Lux monitors the molecular "Snap" with the same rigor he once applied to nuclear machine shops. At Soap Organically, "Natural" doesn't mean "Guesswork"—it means Engineered Excellence.
The Master Cultivator
The cornerstone of our commitment is an unparalleled reliance on Oregon-grown organic ingredients. Lux approaches his Portland backyard as a phenological laboratory, personally nurturing botanicals that defy regional expectations.
- Fuyu Persimmons: Meticulously grown for their specific tannin-buffering properties.
- Gardenias: Incredibly delicate and a favorite of Lux.
- Oregon Hazelnut & Meadowfoam Oils: Selected for their unique fatty acid profiles and oxidative stability.
- Botanical Palette: Fresh rosemary, juniper berries, and Oregon lavender are extracted through traditional, pure methods to ensure their Natural Potency remains intact.
A Legacy Lathered in Love and Land
While the execution is clinical, the heart begins with a cherished family lineage. It was Lux’s great-great-grandmother who first penned a soap recipe into the family bible—a testament to her pioneering spirit. This knowledge flowed through generations, from mother to son, carrying an enduring tradition of pure craftsmanship and a vital philosophy: Be Your Best Self. Our soaps are a tangible expression of this heritage—a blend of nature's finest and a legacy of living beautifully, inside and out.
The Zero-Waste Protocol
True to his anti-pollution ethos, Lux Lather never incorporates artificial scents, colors, or synthetic chemicals. Each bar is hand-wrapped in plain brown paper, tied with white string in a classic parcel-like fashion, and bears the "Soap Organically" rubber stamp in black ink. Even his cherished early 1800s ivory-scaled straight razor symbolizes his dedication to traditional tools and a zero-waste lifestyle.
Don't Be Too Serious
Despite the high-science methodology, Lux believes in the Joy of the Journey. The art of crafting natural soap invites a lightness of spirit—a reminder to savor the rich aromas, the satisfying textures, and the simple magic of transformation. It is the "Serious Science of the Simple," ensuring that every bar carries not just purity, but the genuine warmth of a process truly savored.
Be Your Best Self
A Legacy Lathered in Love and Land
The heart of our soap begins not just with ingredients, but with a cherished family lineage. It was our great-great-grandma who first penned a soap recipe into the family bible, a testament to her pioneering spirit and wisdom. This precious knowledge then flowed through generations – from great-grandma to grandma (pictured with grandpa), then to mother, and finally, upon her passing, into our hands.
With each generation, the commitment deepened: a profound respect for the land and the locally farmed ingredients that nourished both body and spirit. This enduring tradition of pure craftsmanship was always accompanied by an equally vital philosophy: to strive to be the best person one can be, extending kindness and good manners to everyone. Our soaps are a tangible expression of this heritage – a blend of nature's finest, cultivated close to home, and a legacy of living beautifully, inside and out.
Don't Be Too Serious
The Joy of the Journey: Embracing Imperfection in Pure Soap
In the pursuit of pure soap, the truest essence often lies not in rigid perfection, but in the joyful heart of the artisan. The art of crafting natural soap invites a lightness of spirit – a gentle reminder not to take oneself, or even the process, too seriously. It's in allowing for the organic flow, embracing the subtle variations of natural ingredients, and finding beauty in the handmade's unique charm, that the deepest enjoyment of the craft truly emerges. This mindset frees the creator to fully immerse themselves in the rich aromas, the satisfying textures, and the simple magic of transformation, ensuring that every bar crafted carries not just purity, but also the genuine warmth of a process truly savored.
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The Pedigree: From Atomic Force Microscopy to the Cleaver
Lux Lather’s career began in the high-consequence environment of Nuclear Reactor Repair and Deep Submergence Vehicles. This foundational discipline—where "failure is not an option"—eventually led to a career at the pinnacle of Charged Particle Beam Operations and Ultrafast Laser Physics.
The Science of the SurfaceWhile at Norsam Technologies, Lux developed NIST-standard metrology and pioneered Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) probe-tip machining with nanometer accuracy. His work has supported missions to the furthest reaches of our solar system, including the Rosetta and Mars missions, through the development of long-term archival technologies and X-ray/EUV lithography.
The Lux Lather Mission: Tactical SaponificationToday, Lux applies this lifetime of "Extreme Environment" engineering to the molecular structure of soap.
- Failure Analysis: Using the same logic applied to On-Chip Nanoscale Failure Analysis, Lux identifies and eliminates structural weaknesses in the soap matrix.
- Directed Energy Tooling: Every bar is marked using high-fidelity tooling informed by a career in Directed Energy Systems and anti-counterfeiting technology.
- Metrological Equilibrium: We don't just "cure" soap; we manage the Chemical and Physical Metallurgy of the lipid lattice to ensure reproducibility at a level typically reserved for defense-grade materials.
