Let's be honest — the word "natural" gets thrown around like confetti these days. Walk down any beauty aisle and you'll see it plastered across bottles, bars, and packaging. But here's the million-pound question: what does "truly natural" actually mean when it comes to soap?   If you're fed up with marketing waffle and genuinely want to know what's touching your skin every day, you're in exactly the right place.   We believe in radical transparency. Our handcrafted bars conta

Right, let's talk about the soap aisle for a moment. It's absolutely mental, isn't it? Antibacterial this, exfoliating that, some mysterious blue goop promising to revolutionise your entire existence. But here's the truth you've been waiting for: natural soap is absolutely smashing  the competition, and honestly? It's not even a fair fight anymore.   Natural soap bars from Soaps and Dreams  don't just clean your skin - they completely transform your entire shower experience w

For thousands of years, people have been obsessed with clay. Cleopatra bathed in it. Ancient Romans built entire spa complexes around it. And today? Clay is still stealing the spotlight in luxury treatments around the world.   But here's the secret: you don't need a fancy spa appointment to experience the magic of clay. It's already waiting for you in the humble handmade soap bar.   Picture this: soft blush pinks that look like sunset, mysterious sage greens straight from the

Cold Process Soap Making   The Lye Solution   Measure 340g cold water into a jug. Carefully add 125g sodium hydroxide beads, whisking constantly. Hold your breath initially to avoid the vapours, and stir until fully dissolved with no lumps.   The solution will rocket to nearly 95°C. Pop it in a bowl of cold water to cool (mind it doesn't float away).   The Oils   Gently melt 284g coconut oil and 170g palm oil in a small saucepan. Don't overdo it—turn off the heat whilst tiny

Colour is one way to give your bath and beauty projects personality and flair. But with so many colourant options, it can be hard to choose! One of the most popular type of colourant in soap and other bath and beauty products are micas. Micas are a powder colourant which usually contain a slight to intense shimmer. Extremely fine, micas are a great choice because they are easy to mix into a variety of mediums. But, micas can often morph in the high pH environment of cold proc

In this post, we're going to tackle some of the myths and misconceptions about natural or "cold process" soap. Natural soap used to be the only kind of soap, but the industrial revolution changed all that. What was an art and careful science, became a job for factories and machines. However, in recent years, there's been a huge resurgence of artisan soap-making, which means good things for our skin and the environment. What is soap /cold process soap? Soap is the product of

When Soaps and Dreams first began, it was with a passion for all natural soap, and with an ambition to make it more accessible to all. We knew we wanted to create a bar soap that complied with our ethics and that did not compromise our- or your- carbon footprint either. We wanted an eco-friendly, cruelty-free product that was kind to the skin and safe for all to use. We think we achieved that pretty well! So why do we use essential oils rather than fragrance oils? Why do we i

When we call our soap ‘natural’, what we mean is that all the ingredients we use to make it are natural. What is our definition of natural? Well, a commonsense one. If it comes from or is a plant, vegetable, mineral or animal by product (e.g. honey or milk) then its natural. Hence our use of e.g. olive oil (from the olive fruit) and shea butter (from the shea nut) in our soaps. If something is artificially manipulated in a lab (ie compounds are put together in ways that don’t

Today we're busting some of the myths behind soap and sharing all of the amazing benefits that natural soap has for your skin. If you're still on the shelf about making the switch to natural soap, read on to find out why natural soap is better for your skin and the environment. Myth: soap is drying on the skin Err, nope! This is one of the biggest myths surrounding soap and we get why you would think that. Commercial soap (the soap bars you find at the supermarket) is a coc

If you’re anything like us here at Soaps and Dreams HQ, taking care of your skin has always been a top priority. It’s the body’s largest organ, the outer layer we expose to the elements over and over- and yet its often the one thing lots of us tend to skip when it comes to self-care. How you’re doing on the inside is often reflected in your skin on the outside - and its often skin complaints (such as irritations, dry patches or red bumps) that reveal how you really take care

We're Obsessed. Gloriously, Unapologetically Obsessed.   Looking for totally natural, responsibly made, handcrafted soap that actually delivers on its promises? You've just found your new obsession.   Here's the thing: we only do soap. That's it. No skincare lines, no body butters, no trendy side hustles (apart from some soap dishes). Just pure, magnificent, award-winning soap.   Why? Because when you focus on one thing - really, truly focus - you can make it absolutely extra

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