ARBON VALLEY – For most of her childhood, Lydia Hall struggled with severe allergic reactions to common skincare products that left her face burning, red and blistered.

Today, those painful experiences have inspired a thriving handmade soap business — and a mission to help others with sensitive skin.

“As a young girl, I had severe allergies to the majority of skincare products that caused blisters and breakouts,” said Hall. “In the quest to find products that I could use, I had many allergic reactions.

“After each one, I would wonder what was in the product that affected my skin,” she added. “The answer is that many products we put on our skin are filled with harsh synthetic chemicals, dyes and fragrances that many people have issues with.”

In 2024, Hall decided to take matters into he

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