How are the handmade natural soaps made?

All my handmade soaps are created using the traditional cold- press method which results in a luxurious rich cleansing soap. The are made in small batches and the process takes 6 weeks to complete ensuring the finished product will leave your skin cleansed, moisturised and soft.

All soaps are suitable for the face and body. Selected oils are combined with the chosen essential oils. Some soaps are unfragranced which are all suitable for sensitive skin including from birth. They all SLS, palm oil paraben  and synthetic chemical free and not tested on animals. Apart from the Goat milk soap all soaps are vegan friendly. The packaging and soap are both biodegradable and compostable.

All my soaps have a cosmetic safety report assessment which means they are safe and legal to sell in the UK.

Why are natural soaps better than commercial soaps?

Glycerin is a natural by-product of soap making. It is highly moisturising substance that is retained in natural soaps. It acts as a humectant which keeps skin moisturised by attracting water from the air. Commercially produced soaps remove glycerin to sell to the  cosmetic industry to add to moisturisers. This is why commercial soaps can feel drying on your skin. The chemicals such as synthetic detergents, hardeners,preservatives, synthetic fragrances, SLS, SLES can dehydrate, irritate and cause itchiness to the skin. No synthetic chemicals are added to my natural soaps, I only add oils that have a known benefit to the skin.

Why do you add certain ingredients?

Certain ingredients are added for their specific properties:

Coconut oil - highly cleansing, produces a fluffy lather, moisturising,antimicrobial, rich in antioxidants vitamin E and A

Olive oil – moisturising, emollient, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

Shea butter – emollient, moisturising, skin softening

Cocoa butter – emollient, moisturising, skin softening, antioxidant,rich in vitamins and minerals

Castor oil – lather, humectant, antioxidant

Grapeseed oil – hydrating, moisturising

Goats’ milk – moisturising, exfoliant due to the natural lactic acid which removes dead skin cells, leaves a protective layer on skin.

Honey – moisturising, anti-inflammatory, gentle exfoliation

Oats – cleansing, gentle exfoliation, moisturising,nourishing, forms protective layer on skin, soothing.

Activated charcoal – deep cleansing unclogs pores, removes dead skin cells and impurities, absorbs bacteria and toxins

Pink clay – reduces oil, high mineral content magnesium,selenium and zinc which have a hydrating effect, exfoliating removes dead skin cells,

Rose geranium – antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory

Rosemary – antioxidant anti-bacterial anti inflammatory

 Skin care glossary

Antioxidant an ingredient that prevent or slows down the damage oxygen can do to your skin, skin repair renewal.

Anti-inflammatory – calming soothing ingredient.

Humectant – an ingredient that draws water into the skin useful for hydrating the skin.

Emollient- protects and moisturiser skin.

Antibacterial – an ingredient that effectively removes bacteria from skin.

How do I use and keep my soap?

Store your unused soap in a dry moisture free atmosphere. When ready to use cut off half the bar and use by wetting hand and then work the soap into a rich creamy lather. Between uses place the soap on a soap dish or on or in a sisal soap bag so it can dry out. This will help make your soap last longer.

What packaging is used?

The bars are wrapped in eco flecked recycled paper and the optional gift box is also eco friendly