In Episode 40 of The Dirty Heifers Podcast, we’re calling out the “soap purity police” and diving into the drama of gatekeeping in the soap-making community. From the debate over fresh vs. powdered goat milk to fragrance oils vs. essential oils, we break down why there’s no one right way to make soap.

We talk about why shaming other makers is bad for business, the importance of education over judgment, and why collaboration will always beat competition. At the end of the day, customers care more about quality, scent, and feel — not whether you followed someone else’s “purity rules.”

Whether you’re team cold process, hot process, or melt-and-pour, this episode is for you. Let’s stop tearing each other down and start lifting each other up.

👉 What gatekeeping have YOU seen in the maker world? Drop your stories in the comments — we’d love to hear them!