Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Field + Lather, honesty and transparency are core values. This Affiliate Disclosure explains how we make money, our affiliate relationships, and how compensation may influence the content on our Site.

Bottom line: We only recommend products we genuinely believe in. Affiliate commissions help keep our content free, but they never compromise our editorial integrity.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special tracking URLs that allow us to earn a commission when you purchase a product through our link—at no extra cost to you.

Here’s how it works:

  1. You click an affiliate link on Field + Lather
  2. You’re redirected to the retailer’s website (e.g., Amazon, brand site)
  3. You make a purchase (of that product or anything else during that session)
  4. The retailer pays us a small commission (typically 3-10% of the sale)
  5. You pay the same price—affiliate links do not increase your cost

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

Field + Lather is a participant in various affiliate marketing programs, including:

Amazon Associates Program

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to:

  • Amazon.com
  • Amazon.co.uk
  • Amazon.ca
  • Other Amazon international sites

What this means:

  • Some product links lead to Amazon
  • If you purchase anything on Amazon after clicking our link (even if it’s not the product we recommended), we may earn a commission
  • Amazon cookies typically track for 24 hours after you click our link

Direct Brand Affiliate Partnerships

We partner directly with select botanical soap brands and natural skincare companies that meet our standards for:

✅ Ingredient transparency
✅ Sustainable sourcing practices
✅ Honest marketing claims
✅ Ethical business practices

Affiliate Networks

We also participate in these affiliate networks:

  • ShareASale — connects us with natural product brands
  • CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) — various health and wellness brands
  • Rakuten Advertising — retailers and soap-making suppliers
  • Impact — sustainable product marketplaces

How We Use Affiliate Links

Where You’ll Find Affiliate Links:

✅ Product reviews — when we test and review specific products
✅ Buying guides — roundups of recommended products in a category
✅ Ingredient spotlights — links to products containing featured botanicals
✅ DIY tutorials — supplies and ingredients for soap-making projects
✅ Resource pages — recommended tools, books, and equipment

How We Identify Affiliate Links:

We disclose affiliate links in multiple ways:

1. Article-Level Disclosure:
Every article containing affiliate links includes a disclosure box at the top or within the content, such as:

Affiliate Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, Field + Lather may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.

2. Link-Level Disclosure:
Individual affiliate links may be marked with:

  • Asterisks (*) with footnotes explaining they’re affiliate links
  • Icons or badges (e.g., 🔗) indicating affiliate relationships
  • Clear labeling (“Buy on Amazon [affiliate link]”)

3. Product Review Disclosure:
Product reviews clearly state:

  • Whether we purchased the product ourselves or received it for free
  • Any existing affiliate or sponsorship relationship with the brand
  • That our opinion is honest regardless of compensation

Our Affiliate Relationship Standards

We are selective about affiliate partnerships. We only partner with:

✅ Brands that meet our editorial standards

  • Transparent ingredient sourcing
  • Genuine sustainability practices
  • Honest, science-backed marketing claims
  • Ethical labor and manufacturing practices

✅ Products we’ve personally tested or researched

  • We don’t recommend products we haven’t evaluated
  • If we haven’t tried a product, we clearly state that

✅ Companies aligned with our values

  • Environmental responsibility
  • Cultural respect (no appropriation)
  • Consumer empowerment (clear labeling, honest claims)

We DON’T Partner With:

❌ Brands engaged in greenwashing or misleading marketing
❌ Products with harmful or questionable ingredients
❌ Companies with exploitative labor practices
❌ Businesses that prioritize profit over transparency

Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is NOT influenced by affiliate commissions.

Here’s our promise:

✅ Honest reviews: We share our genuine opinions—positive and negative—even if it costs us a commission

✅ Critical analysis: We call out greenwashing and misleading claims, even from affiliate partners

✅ Best recommendations: We recommend the best product for you, not the one with the highest commission

✅ No pay-for-play: Brands cannot pay us for positive reviews or higher rankings in our guides

✅ Testing & research first: We base recommendations on science, testing, and research—not affiliate earnings potential

Examples of Our Independence:

  • We’ve written critical articles about brands we have affiliate relationships with
  • We’ve recommended products we DON’T earn commissions on because they’re the best option
  • We’ve turned down lucrative affiliate partnerships with brands that don’t meet our standards

FTC Compliance

Field + Lather complies with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on affiliate marketing and endorsements:

✅ Clear and conspicuous disclosures: We disclose affiliate relationships in a way that’s easy for readers to see and understand

✅ Close to claims: Disclosures appear near relevant affiliate links, not buried at the bottom of pages

✅ Plain language: We use clear wording like “affiliate link” or “we earn a commission” rather than vague terms

✅ All platforms: We disclose affiliate relationships on our website, social media, emails, and all other platforms

Learn more: FTC Endorsement Guidelines

Other Compensation

Beyond affiliate commissions, Field + Lather may receive compensation through:

Product Donations for Review

  • Brands sometimes send us products to review (at their own risk—we provide honest opinions)
  • We always disclose when we receive free products
  • Free products do NOT guarantee positive reviews
  • Occasionally, we may publish sponsored content or brand partnerships
  • Sponsored posts are clearly labeled as “Sponsored,” “Paid Partnership,” or “In Partnership With [Brand]”
  • We maintain editorial control and only partner with brands aligned with our values
  • Sponsored content meets the same quality and transparency standards as all our content

Speaking Engagements & Consulting

  • We may earn income from speaking at conferences or consulting for brands
  • These relationships are disclosed when relevant to content

Your Support Keeps Us Free

Affiliate commissions help us:

✅ Keep Field + Lather free for readers (no paywalls or subscription fees)
✅ Fund in-depth research, testing, and investigations
✅ Invest in quality content creation (writing, photography, graphics)
✅ Maintain and improve the Site (hosting, security, technical improvements)
✅ Compensate contributors (writers, chemists, experts)

When you use our affiliate links, you’re supporting our work—and it costs you nothing extra.

Your Choice

You are NEVER obligated to purchase through our affiliate links.

You can always: ✅ Search for products independently on Amazon or brand websites
✅ Visit stores in person
✅ Compare prices across multiple retailers
✅ Purchase directly from brands

Our recommendations remain the same whether you use our links or not.

Transparency in Action

We believe transparency builds trust. Here’s how we practice what we preach:

✅ We disclose all affiliate relationships—even if other bloggers don’t

✅ We share commission rates when relevant—so you understand our incentives

✅ We explain why we recommend products—beyond just “it’s great”

✅ We provide alternatives—including non-affiliate options when they’re the best choice

✅ We update disclosures—when affiliate relationships change

Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?

We’re happy to answer questions about:

  • Specific affiliate partnerships
  • Why we recommend certain products
  • Our product testing process
  • Compensation from particular brands

Contact us:
Email: support@fieldandlather.com
Subject line: “Affiliate Question”

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this Affiliate Disclosure as our partnerships evolve. Changes will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Check back periodically to stay informed about our affiliate relationships.

Summary

✅ Field + Lather uses affiliate links to earn commissions
✅ You pay the same price—affiliate links don’t increase your cost
✅ We only recommend products we genuinely believe in
✅ Affiliate relationships DO NOT influence our editorial content
✅ We clearly disclose all affiliate links and partnerships
✅ Your support through affiliate links helps keep our content free

Thank you for supporting Field + Lather and for trusting us to provide honest, science-based botanical soap education.

For questions or concerns about this Affiliate Disclosure, contact us at support@fieldandlather.com