Natural cold-process soap is a bit of a diva. Treat it right, and it’ll stick around longer, lather better, and stay fresh and fabulous to the very last bubble. Treat it badly, and it will soon disappear! Here’s our top tips for making the most of your cold-process soap bars.
1) Let It Breathe
After each use, pop your soap on a slatted or ridged dish so it can dry properly.
No puddles or wet shelves - a dedicated base with plenty of airflow to keep your soap firm, fresh, and long-lasting. A well-ventilated spot helps it stay in top condition, so you get the best lather every time.
2) Keep It High and Dry
Park your soap out of the splash zone when it’s not in use. Think ledges, shelves, or a dedicated soap caddy.
Constant splashes and steam will melt your bar faster than you can say “where’s my soap?” Keeping it dry between uses helps it last longer and stay firm.
3) Use Every Last Bit
When your bar gets down to a skinny sliver, don’t let it go to waste. Pop the scraps into a soap pouch and lather up, you’ll be surprised how much goodness is left.
It’s the perfect way to squeeze out every last bubble and cut down on waste while you’re at it. You can mix and match soap scraps too, it smells great.
Don’t Drop The Soap!
Just kidding, our bars are made to last and hold up to a bit of real-life clumsiness. If you drop it, just rinse it off and carry on. It’s tougher than it looks. If you do a real number on it, pop the scraps into a soap pouch and carry on scrubbing!
Pro Tips
Already nailing the basics? Here are a few extra ways to level up your soap game and keep those bars going strong:
- Rotate between bars to make each one last longer
- Keep soap travel tins dry inside after use
- When your soap gets thin, turn it into a handwash bar and you’ll get many more washes out of it
- Store unopened bars in a cool, dry place. They get better with age like a fine wine!
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