Our Origin Story
S.M.O.C. Skincare was born out of frustration that I simply couldn't find a soap that didn't irritate my dry, sensitive skin or flare up my eczema. I tried dozens of different products but nothing worked long term. As a passionate environmentalist, I was also frustrated that it was impossible to find certified organic, palm-oil free soap. Realizing I was going to have to create my own product, I applied my corporate research experience to skincare and began working with a world-renowned expert soap maker and chemistry professor to formulate and test. Two years and 77 test batches later, we finally had a soap that was:
1. Certified Organic. No pesticide/herbicide residue in your soap or in your body.
2. Formulated for Dry/Sensitive Skin & Eczema. Far more moisturizing than ordinary soap/bodywash. Made from food-grade, skin-nourishing oils & butters.
3. Chemical-additive Free. No detergents or synthetic moisturizers like EDTA. No added colors, fragrances, or phthalates. (We use organic essential oils, not fragrances).
4. Sustainable. No plastic. No palm oil because palm oil plantations destroy rainforests and accelerate global warming. 100% Vegan. Member of 1% for the Planet.
Once you experience our moisturizing soaps, I think you'll agree that they're unlike anything else. Thanks for your support!
– Kal Garcia, Founder
About Kal:
- Born: United States Virgin Islands
- Education: Yale University (Economics), University of Michigan (MBA)
- Before S.M.O.C.: 20 years in corporate world, primarily tech
- Lived: Puerto Rico, New York, Georgia, Alaska, Poland, Serbia, Chile, Thailand, and now Portland, Oregon
- Hobbies: Reading, Chess, Soap, Hiking