Anthony Duncan's Articles

Every year on Arbaeen, we donate 100% of that day's revenue (not just profit/proceeds!) from online orders to causes which support those who are being affected by societal oppression.

From the sun's rays to air-conditioning overload, summertime can really dry you out! So, for a limited time this summer, we've adding three super-moisturizing new add-ins to The Mad Optimist mix—mango butter, shea butter, and cocoa butter!

Just what's the difference between Lavandin and Lavender? We've got the 411 on all things Lavandula, some customer favorite recipes, and a couple of new concoctions for you to try, too.

At The Mad Optimist, we decided early on only to use palm oil that has been certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and the Rainforest Alliance—and that's just the beginning.

February 9th is officially 'Read in the Bathtub Day!' But, really, shouldn'tevery day be 'Read in the Bathtub Day'? (We think so!) Check out our favorite books for reading in the tub, along with some just-right bath soak pairings, too..

We made you a Shower Jams Playlist! Perfect for shower time—we hope you enjoy this selection of upbeat tunes, curated by The Mad Optimist team, and updated regularly.