Mandarin & Ylang

The glycerin in our soaps draws in moisture, which makes it fantastic for skincare but if you store your soap in a soap dish with no drainage it can suck up water and start to get very soft.

To ensure your soap lasts as long as it can, use a soap dish with lots of drainage like the dishes available in our shop.

Tip: Exfoliating first, to get rid of any dead skin gives your razor the smoothest possible surface to glide over.

1. Start by wetting the area you are going to shave.

2. Build up a lather with either a bowl and wet shaving brush or directly on the skin. If you choose to lather without a bowl, skip the next step.

3. Put your soap into a bowl and wet your shaving brush. Next swirl your brush on the top of the soap for about 20 to 30 seconds to work those little bubbles into a soft luxurious lather.

4. Using a small amount of pressure, rub the lather in a circular motion across the skin. If you are not using a shaving brush, keep going until the lather starts to form on the skin. Once the desired area is covered you’re good to go.

5. Shave away! and rinse thoroughly.

Natural shampoo bars are very different to others and take a while for your hair to adjust.

1. Start by wetting your hair and bar.

2. Rub it between your hands to make it foam.

3. Use the bar directly on your hair and lather from roots to tips.

4. Massage the foam into your hair and face until all hair is covered – this shouldn’t take too long!

5. Rinse thoroughly.

You may find that you benefit from a vinegar rinse after each wash or use your standard conditioner or shampoo oil until your hair has adjusted.

You will need:

• 1/3 white distilled or cider vinegar

• 2/3 water

• A few drops of your favourite essential oils.

• A Spray bottle.

1. Put all the ingredients into your spray bottle and shake to mix together.

2. Wet your hair.

3. Spray liberally and rub in well.

4. Leave for a few minutes then rinse thoroughly.

*If you are in a hard water area you may need to increase the vinegar in the recipe.