FAQ

Will the Bubble Bath Bars stain my bath?

No. My Bubble Bath Bars are made with micas, not dyes, so they shouldn't stain your bath. But it is recommended not to leave the water in the bath overnight. If you have an old bath with cracks and chips, some mica may get stuck in those gaps. It is recommended that after finishing your bath, you drain the water and rinse the bath with clean water to wash away any residue that could mark or make your bath slippery.

Can I eat this?

NO! None of my products are to be eaten! They are food for your skin, not your insides! Even though I make all my products as natural as I can and some of them smell good enough to eat, they are only to be used strictly on the outside of your body. If any products do happen to get into the wrong hands and get ingested, phone the poisons hotline and/or your doctor and seek medical advice immediately.

How should I store my products before use?

It is best to store all of my products in a dark, cool, dry place. For Soap Bars, they stay best in a dark, cool area; this will help preserve their colours and fragrances.
For Bubble Bath Bars, it is extremely important for them to be kept in a dry, cool place - preferably not in the bathroom or any wet area room. Keeping them in an airtight container works best to keep their fragrance but also to stop them from activating with the moisture in the air - especially if you live in a tropical or humid location. As my packaging for the Bubble Bath Bars is biodegradable in your home garden, this means the packing is not airtight, so if stored incorrectly, they can activate in humidity.
Souffles, even though these little guys are super gentle, they are pretty hardy... But when in use, always keep their lids on. Keep them out of direct water. The formula does not like excess water! If you do get water inside the tins, just tip the water out... Do not keep the excess water in the tins! Once finished using the souffle, put the lid back on, and firmly screw it closed. If left open, it will lose its gorgeous marshmallowy softness that we all love and become crispy.

How do I use Souffle?

It's super easy. Unscrew the tin and scoop a little out, either using your fingers, wash cloth, or shower loofah. With your preferred shower scrubbing tool, scrub your wet body with the souffle on it and bask in the luxurious lather and bubbles. Rinse in clean water... Now you're clean, fresh, smelling amazing, and moisturised.

Will these products make my bath/shower slippery?

Yes. If you do not rinse or clean your shower or bath after using these products after some time, residue can build up and make it slippery. After using a Bubble Bath Bar or Souffle, it is recommended to rinse your shower or bath, especially with the Souffles, as they are so rich in moisturising properties; this can make for a slippery surface if not cleaned.

Why is my Soap Bar getting soft and/or falling to pieces?

When using any of my soaps, you must always place them on a dry dish or rack which is free draining. If you place them in a dish that collects water and cannot drain, it will soften the soap and make it fall apart. A dry soap is a happy, long-lasting soap.

Why should I buy soap here when I can buy soap from the supermarket for way cheaper?

Commercial Soaps are made with harsh chemicals, detergents, and parabens. This works great for the physical soap bar as it makes it very hard, and therefore they can sit in puddles of dirty water and not get soft. The problem is, Commercial Soap is not real soap; it's a bar of detergent, harsh chemicals, and parabens... Why is this bad? Well, it's not, if you're okay with damaging, irritating, and stripping your skin of every part of goodness, protection, and moisture it has.
My soap is what is called a True soap. I make every bar through a process that is called Cold Process. Cold Process Soaps are beneficial for your skin because it retains natural glycerin and preserves beneficial oils and additives like shea butter and coconut oil, which offer moisturizing healing properties. Furthermore, cold process soap is free from harsh synthetic surfactants, which makes it gentler on the skin, making it a safer option for those with sensitivities or dry skin. In short, commercial soap is stripping and damaging your skin..... My Soap is loving, protecting, and food for your skin.

Will Your Soap Help My Acne Prone Skin?

Cold Process soap can be good for acne prone skin. Unlike a lot of commercial soaps, my soap is made with natural oils and lye, which creates a mild pH that is less irritating and harsh. A lot of other cleansers can be very drying and irritating, which can make acne worse.
Just remember, just because you have acne and your skin may seem oily does not mean your skin is actually hydrated! Often we get stuck in a circle..... I have acne, my skin is oily, I wash my face twice a day, my skin is irritated, I still have acne, I don't feel great! Often what happens is we over-wash with harsh drying cleansers because we are oily; now we have stripped our skin and it's irritated. Now our skin is yelling for moisture, so now our sebaceous glands (the tiny oil glands) are like, "Okay, I will save you"... and overproduce oil. Now we are oily again... So what do we do? Wash our face again, and it continues.
This can lead to blocked glands, which is acne, and it just keeps on going, but through this, your skin still isn't getting the moisture it deserves, and overall we feel pretty average. I'm pretty sure this is when we say, "Nothing Works, I have tried everything."
The Beauty of my soap is that it's mild, it will protect your skin, it will moisturize without being too heavy and block your pores, and not every bar is the same. Look for bars that have activated charcoal - perfect for lightly exfoliating; Unscented, uncoloured - you can't get a more mild, gentle bar; Fragranced with Tea Tree Oil - fantastic for fighting acne.

Will my soap be your cure?

I cannot promise that, but cold process soaps can help reduce irritation, redness, and help balance your skin's natural pH.

Can I use these Soap Bars to wash my hair?

Yes. Would I recommend it? No. Firstly, we must remember not everyone's hair is the same. So on that note, you can use my soap to wash your hair, but cold process soap (which is what I make) is more alkaline than your hair and scalp, so it can potentially lead you to have dull, heavy-feeling hair. So to mitigate this, after you have washed your hair, you could then use an acidic rinse like apple cider vinegar to restore the hair's natural pH. So in conclusion, yes, you can. Would I, personally no, but that's what makes us unique.

What should I look for when purchasing soap?

Purchasing soap is a little like purchasing food. How do you know the food you're buying is good? You read the label, and to be honest, soap isn't too much different. The first lot is easy - there should be words on there that you know and that you even might use or cook with. Examples: Rice Bran Oil, Coconut Oil, etc. All this kind of thing is good, and they all have different benefits, so a wide range of oils and butters is good. The second lot is a bit harder; we don't want detergents, and parabens, and all this harsh stuff... But what is that on a label? When you see things like: triclosan, phthalates, parabens, SLS, SLES, formaldehyde..... Probably best to stay away, not so great.
But another thing to think about when reading a label is why is this used and/or where or what is it derived from? I personally try super hard to stay away from palm oil ingredients, so naturally, when making any products, I try to stay away from that, and I will go for products derived from coconuts.
Some items will need preservatives - the last thing you want is a bunch of bacteria, fungi, and gross stuff, and not all preservatives are bad.
So in conclusion, look for things you understand and for items that will give you what you need (protection, healing, moisture).