good stuff to know

2020 has been an unprecidented year for us all. We appreciate how well everyone has rolled with the changes. Here are a few things we thought you might like to know:

Social media - most efficient way to affordably disseminate information, new products, special deals and stuff. While we appreciate that not everyone follows social media, you might want to look in on us from time to time to see the deals. Besides, we are loathe to bombard you with marketing emails.

Soap Wrapping - we've begun using a biodegradable eco-friendly glassine paper bag rather than the plastic wrap for soap. For our pre-made gift items that are boxed or in baskets, the soaps are still wrapped in plastic (the original way) to maintain a gifting esthetic. We apologize to anyone who might be disappointed in the presentation of the individual glassine bags

Monday Deals - usually something we love that we are excited to share with you. It's offered for a limited time at an insane price. We understand if you pass, however please note that the very best premium goods are what we are offering. The deal item will post to Instagram and FaceBook Sunday night by 8PM and be available for sale until 8PM (EST) Monday or until stock runs out

How We Operate - together we have made a conscious choice for our business to operate as it does. Our business plan includes having a balanced, healthy personal life, to continue making cool bath, spa and skincare, and to enjoy a modest income. In that order. We do our best to accomodate everyone but sometimes we fall short. While we value every comment and piece of feedback, we hope you will assume that we are operating from a good place. We always strive to do our best and be a valued part of the community

Rewards Program - please sign up online for the rewards program before you make a purchase at the store or online. We value you and your hard earned cash, so the new program allows you to recieve discounts and free goods much faster. You'll get rewards for every dollar you spend, and for signing up you recieve $5.00 credit that can be used for your next purchase

Shopping the Store - You are always welcome to shop at the walk-up window. We are thrilled to see your faces. If you could have the majority of your items in a cart on your phone, or on a list so that one of us can collect while the other answers questions, it moves faster. It also makes it easier for the person behind you on the sidewalk waiting patiently

Last thing.. our lease here at 117 S 13th Street runs through 2022. We have no plans for that to change. We are efforting a variety of new ways for us to thrive during this challenging year. We feel blessed and fortunate in so many ways. Be assured that our neighborhood is thriving and bustling. We hope you will consider supporting our neighbors as well

as the company grew, we moved the store to it's current location on 13th Street. my friend sarah evancho joined me as my partner. i often refer to sarah as the "and" in duross & langel. together, we've created the brand to reflect our personal styles. using old family recipes and a modern approach to natural formulation, our most inspired products begin in-house. though the bulk of manufacturing now resides with local, family run laboratories, we still create the simplest 100% natural items on site. up in our production studio, you will find us putting the finishing touches on many of your favorite products, as well as dreaming up the new and wonderful things our customers have inspired. we've expanded to include pure, hand-poured soy wax candles and natural perfumes, and over the years the store has grown into a veritable library of bath, spa and skin care.

we hope you stop by to visit our store. the vibe is friendly yet laid back. we employ an "no sales" sales policy. you may shop, sniff or browse without being hockled. we aspire to be your neighborhood soap shop where everyone is happy to answer questions, help you put together a special gift or proudly show you our wares. our goal is to offer you an amazing experience. duross & langel is simply a reflection of our passion for our products. It has become our lifestyle. we invite you to join us for some good clean fun and become apart of our D+L community.

though some of us at duross & langel are board certified estheticians, we are not doctors. natural herbs, extracts, ingredients and essential oils are a beautiful things, yet they are natural and therefore may disagree with some people. please always test a small patch before applying essential oils, cremes and masques on your skin. please be careful when choosing which essential oils to apply if you are pregnant, breast feeding, or applying to children.

our products are not medicine and are not intended to be curative. many of our salves and moisturizers are created to be soothing. as with most natural ingredients, there will always be someone who reacts allergically, and we are not responsible for any reaction to the product ingredients.

please use caution when using essential oils if you have sensitive skin or for babies. sensitive skin types also may have issues with clay masques (masks) and many applications with retinol, lactic acid, glycol acid, citric acid, alpha hydroxy acid, beta hydroxy acid, dermabrasion cremes and/or marine extracts.

if you should have a reaction, discontinue use immediately and flush with water only. even the most seemingly "natural" brands, like dove, can make the situation worse. let us know how we can help and of course, seek medical help.

always check with your doctor before applying essential oils if you have any health issues, are pregnant or nursing.

all skin types have a PH level of about 5.5 to 6.0 - we've created wide a range of products with this in mind.

please feel free to text us with any questions or concerns, or DM on Instagram or FaceBook. Cheers