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Why should you use a Sisal soap bag with your French soap bars
March 8, 2022

Natural Hemp-soap-bagSoap savers are handy to make your soap last longer. And, when used correctly in your shower, it will prevent the soap from becoming slimy or disintegrating completely.

Our favourite choice is a Sisal soap bag. This is because it is another easy-to-implement, long-lasting zero waste swap enabling you to help the world towards becoming as plastic-free as possible. Plus the additional advantages of a Sisal soap bag is that it provides exfoliation, and helps with improving your circulation. It also makes your soap bar foamier and last longer!

What is Sisal?

Sisal soap bagSisal is a natural fibre which is produced by the Agave plant. This fibre can be made into twine and rope. Due to its’ strength, Sisal is popular in coastal environments as saltwater or hard water will not break these fibres down.

Sisal fibres are ethically sourced, non-toxic, and safe for use on the body. And coming from a plant makes it sustainable and environmentally friendly.

The Sisal soap bag is made with natural bristles so it can be composted when it wears out.

Why use a ‘zero-waste’ Sisal soap bag?

1. It extends the life of your soap

sisal-soap-bagWith a quick soak under the water, your natural French soap produces a rich lather in your Sisal soap bag and the soap is contained without slipping from your grasp. And when your French soap bar is almost finished just pop the soap remnants into the bag with the next bar. They will bond together to become one and you can wash with the end of the soap comfortably.

2. It reduces soap waste

Soap dishes can be a magnet for soap scum and bacteria as after use, the soap is put back into the soap dish where it sits in residue water so as the soap dissolves it becomes a puddle of slime. By using a natural Sisal soap bag, the soap is suspended by its’ clever drawstring and dry’s out naturally between use so extending the life of your soap and preventing wastage.

3. Only the best exfoliation

The Sisal soap bag is a dual-action exfoliator. As an effective body scrubber but soft on the skin, it is an ideal way to get rid of dead skin. Use the soap bag to gently massage your body and the resulting lather works with the natural sisal bristles which are firm enough to slough off dead skin, without scratching, leaving your body smooth and invigorated.

Personalised-gift-selectionSo to sum up – the natural Sisal soap bag is a multi-tasking exfoliator, increases the life of your natural French soap bar and is plastic-free. This small accessory will reduce your carbon footprint making you squeaky-clean!

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Say “Je t’aime” this Valentine’s Day with a natural French soap gift box
January 10, 2022

Valentine's-DayShopping for the one you love? Then why not pamper them this Valentine’s Day with our fragrant natural French soaps handcrafted in Provence.

Our range of beautiful Valentine gift boxes is sure to suit every soap lover. You could pick a calming classic Lavender collection… or give the gift of TLC in our extra gentle soap collection. Or treat yourself too with the Sharing soap gift box!

There’s a thoughtful gift box of our most ultra-gentle natural French soaps to treat someone with sensitive skin; which includes Savon de Marseille and hydrating donkey milk soaps as well as a set of French soap bars to share and a box of all our cute and creamy French gift soaps. We’ve even tailored a box of French market soaps we think the men in our lives Sharing-gift-boxwill particularly love.

And finally, there’s our personal selection gift box giving you the opportunity to choose the fragrances that are personal to the one you love.

Whichever you choose, you can feel good knowing that all our handcrafted French soaps are triple-milled and enriched to create a divinely velvety lather to soften the skin. And they’re beautifully packaged in a recycled box too.

Plus, don’t forget if you spend £20 or more we’ll include a FREE heart gift soap and a FREE handcrafted, heart-shaped rustic soap dish made from real slate.

So come and discover our wonderful natural French soap gifts boxes for Valentine’s Day – Shop Now>

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The benefits of Organic Donkey Milk soap
November 23, 2021

the-benefits-of-organic-donkey-milk-soapMany of you will have experienced things ‘out of the ordinary’ over the last year or so and put the reason down to the pandemic. Getting Covid-19 under control and keeping ourselves safe has required us all to make sacrifices and in some cases caused us to react physically and mentally to the demands that these measures have bought.

A friend of ours has a 4 year old little boy and like all children, he was shown how important it was to keep his hands clean by washing them regularly to prevent the spread of the virus.

This impacted on him so much that he started to wash his hands far more than was necessary resulting in them becoming sore and bloody. We suggested that the family start to use our organic Donkey Milk soap. Within a few days of him using it his hands had become far less inflamed so that the healing process could begin. They are now fully recovered even though he is still washing his hands regularly.

So what is organic Donkey Milk soap?

Donkey milk soap is made with vegetable oils which are added throughout the saponification process. Once the soap has saponified and cooled, fresh organic donkey milk is added cold so that the soap retains all its beneficial and regenerative properties.

What makes it special?

Organic Donkey Milk contains very high concentrations of vitamins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, amino acids, proteins, vitamins A, B1, B6, C, D, and E and Omega’s 3 and 6.  In addition, it is high in natural sugars which helps produce a creamy, rich lather.

benefits-of-Organic-Donkey-milk-soapVitamin C, a powerful antioxidant helps fight environmental damage by neutralising free radicals before they cause damage to the skin.

Because donkey milk has a pH level that’s very close to that of human skin, it can help regulate the production of sebum, decreasing the chances of a skin breakout. And the proteins and fatty acids in donkey milk soap are also excellent for maintaining the skin’s moisture barrier allowing the skin to heal and breathe.

A Powerful Anti-Ageing and Healing Ingredient

Organic Donkey milk has powerful anti-ageing and healing properties as it contains essential fatty acids. These fatty acids lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and help to regenerate damaged skin. It is also effective in healing and soothing minor skin abrasions.

Moisturiser and Softener

Organic Donkey Milk soap is a powerful moisturiser, cleanser, and softener for the skin. With consistent use, it cleanses, softens and smooths, making it a very versatile part of your beauty routine.

Donkey milk has been used as a skin-nourishing and rejuvenating ingredient for thousands of years and is once again appreciated as a superfood and skin nutrient. It is said that Cleopatra bathed in donkey’s milk more than 2000 years ago, the Romans used it and the 19th Century French Bourgeoisie used it as a skin softener.

So if you have sensitive skin, or you tend to react to fragrances or the more fragranced soaps, our organic donkey milk soap is a natural alternative and won’t cost the earth.

Extra-gentle-soap-selectionOrganic Donkey Milk soap benefits in a nutshell

• Has a creamy lather. Donkey milk adds creaminess to the soap and the sugars in the milk create a wonderful bubbly lather.
• Hydrates and softens skin. Donkey’s milk has a pH level very close to the pH level of human skin, it helps to moisturise and keep the skin’s oils in balance.
• Reduces skin irritations. It is especially high in Vitamin A, which is crucial in repairing damaged skin tissue and maintaining healthy skin.
• Erases wrinkles in the skin. The product possesses an anti-wrinkle effect, helping to eliminate wrinkles and prevent these from appearing in the skin, face and neck.
• Helps regenerate the skin due to the presence of high levels of protein, phospholipids and ceramides, which has both soothing and restructuring properties.
• Provides natural anti-aging skincare. The rich composition of donkey milk with high protein levels of phospholipids and vitamins A, B, C, D and E make it excellent anti-aging, wrinkle treatment,
restructuring and regenerating the face with excellent results.
• It protects from the ever-present danger of bacterial infections.
• It helps heal eczema, neurodermatitis or psoriasis.
• It helps with skin allergies or acne.
• It is an alternative to cow’s milk for children with a milk protein allergy.

If you need any help choosing which organic Donkey Milk soap could be right for your skin then do give us a call on 07867 486402 or email info@frenchsoapstore.co.uk and we will be happy to help.

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Christmas is coming to the French Soap Store
September 15, 2021

We’re putting the finishing touches to our festive soap bar gift sets and starting to feel all Christmassy here at the French Soap Store. We’ve got some fabulous treats in store for you!

Have you started planning your gift list yet? Our traditional French soap bars will make perfect presents to give your loved ones, friends, colleagues and neighbours.

Here are eight reasons to give our natural French bar soap gifts this Christmas.

Natural-French-soap1. Our handcrafted soap is 100% natural.

Our traditional, handcrafted soap bars contain no worrying chemicals, artificial ingredients or fillers; just skin-loving oils, therapeutic plant-based ingredients and sublime natural aromatic extracts. (Read more: What is natural soap and why should you use it?)

2. High quality bar soap is a luxurious treat

There’s something truly pleasurable about using a fresh bar of pure traditionally made soap with its uplifting fragrance and the feeling of the creamy nourishing lather it creates on contact with water. Our traditional handcrafted soaps from Provence are a real delight for the senses.

Plastic free July3. Our soap bars are eco-friendly

Our natural French soap bars are sustainable, entirely plastic free and kind to the planet. Handcrafted from natural ingredients in the traditional way, with no unnecessary waste, the solid soap bars are a perfect gift for anyone who wants to cut back on all the single-use plastic in their bathroom. (Read more: Three top reasons to switch to solid natural soap bars).

4. Natural French soap is a useful gift

Traditionally-made natural French soap is a thoughtful, original gift that will be well-received, especially as everyone is handwashing more frequently these days. Our soap bars are so gentle, attractive and deliciously-scented they are guaranteed to be used and enjoyed.

5. We have soap bar gifts for every budget and every body

Our natural and sustainable French market gift soaps are the perfect size for stylish stocking fillers and little treats; while our luxury sets of different soap bars are the ultimate pampering treat for someone special.

6. Natural solid soap is a gift that keeps on giving

Our traditional French market soaps don’t just look and smell gorgeous, they last a lot longer than ordinary, mass produced soaps. The organic shea butter in many of our soaps gives the bars extra structure and longevity too.

7. You’ll be supporting traditional artisan soap makers

By choosing our natural French soaps you’ll be supporting traditional artisan soap makers in Provence, who operate small businesses like ours. You’ll also be buying something made with loving care and passion using centuries-old ancient and natural processing methods.

Gift-box8. Have your soap bar gifts delivered for you

Simply order your natural soap bars here online and we’ll arrange the delivery for you. There’s no better way to delight friends, family and relatives than by surprising them with a gift of traditional French soaps sent straight to their door. It shows that even far away, you’re still thinking about them and sending loving thoughts and wishes.

Christmas is the perfect opportunity to introduce your friends and family to all the benefits of natural solid soaps traditionally handmade by artisans in Provence. We look forward to bringing you all our festive gift ideas soon.

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French-soap-storeCome and see us…

We are going to be at some magical Christmas fairs and craft markets this year. Check back to this blog to find out where we’ll be and do come and visit us, it will be lovely to meet you. We’re really excited at the prospect of setting up our stall again with all our fabulous French market soap bars, guest soaps and festive gift sets.

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Loxwood Village Fete success!
August 23, 2021

French market soapsWe just wanted to say a very BIG thank you to everyone who came on Saturday and supported the Loxwood Village Fete, and to all who bought some of our fabulous French soaps!

Our stall had all the usual goodies including our natural French and market soaps, gift and guest soaps and Écolier oval soap bars.

We were delighted to see everyone stocking up and the weather was kind to us too!

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Loads more choice with our gorgeous natural French soaps from Provence.
August 19, 2021

We are delighted to announce the addition of more wonderful, nourishing, super-smelling, natural French soaps!

Our new arrivals include some really fruity characters, Orange, Lime, Pineapple, Apple, Grape and Papaya French market soaps. These authentic 125g artisan French soaps are made with nourishing plant oils, organic shea butter and fragrances from Grasse.

240g wall mounted rotating french soap on a rope roseNew additions to our ever popular ‘Savon de écolier’ or school soap on a rope oval bars include Marine, Grapefruit and Rose. These oval soap bars are handmade in Marseille and can be used with a rotary wall-mounted soap holder or hung in the shower on the attached rope which helps the soap dry between uses, making it last much longer.

Finally not forgetting our luxurious organic donkey milk soap, enriched with fresh milk from farms in Donkey Milk French Soap lotus blossomProvence. The new addition is a Lotus Blossom fragrance. Organic Donkey milk is mild and full of nutrients that soften and soothe sensitive or irritated skin.

And don’t forget our special offer, buy 5 French market or donkey milk soaps and get a 6th one free, is a great way to stock up and save. Or get 15% off your total order of any combination of our fantastic French soaps with the code SUMMER15 at checkout.

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Loxwood village fete and fun dog show
August 13, 2021

Loxwood village feteThe French Soap Store is delighted to announce that we will have a stand at our local village fete in Loxwood on Saturday, August the 21st from 11 am until 4 pm.

This family affair includes events such as a Fun Dog Show, Children’s Races, Punch & Judy, Magic Show, Bouncy Castle, Slinfold Concert Band, The North Singers, Face Painting as well as an excellent selection of stalls, Tombola, Grand Draw, Licensed Bar, Barbecue, Teas and many other attractions.

Our stand will include all the usual favourites French market soaps, organic donkey milk soaps and exfoliating soap bars, all of which can be purchased, 4 for £12. Our fabulous 240g soap on a rope (Savon de l’écolier) has a special offer, buy 3 and get a free 60g French guest soap. Plus sensational summer offermany more …

So put the date in your diary and come and enjoy the fun!

If you can’t get there just remember there is still our sizzling summer offer of 15% off any combination of our fabulous natural French soaps, but hurry this offer ends soon!

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#PlasticFreeJuly: switch to natural soap bars
July 1, 2021

#PlasticFreeJulyAre you taking part in #PlasticFreeJuly this year? Switching to our natural solid soap bars is a great way to reduce plastic waste.

Plastic Free July is a global annual campaign which encourages people to cut down on single use plastic and help to protect the planet.

The problem is even everyday tasks, like washing our hands, our hair or our home, can use numerous plastic bottles of shower gel, liquid soap, shampoo and detergent. That adds up to a lot of plastic, especially if you’re part of a large family.

So, how can you use less plastic? One simple step is to simply replace your plastic products with solid bars of soap, like the natural soap bars we stock here at the French Soap Store.

Our natural French zero-waste soaps are free from plastic and chemicals, which makes them better for the environment and better for your skin too.

Did you know you can shampoo with a solid bar of soap? Our organic solid French shampoo soap bars are the ideal plastic-free alternative to bottled shampoo. They last for ages too. Each one is chemical-free and handmade using nourishing natural oils.

You can clean just about everything with our traditional SAVON DE MARSEILLE. This handcrafted soap block is naturally anti-bacterial and can be used to clean everything from stone floors and delicate clothes. It’s so gentle on the skin, fabrics and the environment, we just add grated soap flakes directly to the wash.

Lose your bottle and choose solid soap

So, go on, take part in #PlasticFreeJuly and treat yourself to some natural plastic-free soap.

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Sensational Summer Offer!
June 24, 2021

sensational summer offerGet 15% off all our natural French soaps in our sensational summer offer!

Looking forward to the long hot summer days ahead? Then why not grab yourself a bargain in our super summer sale?

With 15% off your order of any combination of our fabulous natural French soaps, what’s not to like?!

Just add the code SUMMER15 at checkout and 15% of the total cost of your order will be deducted – it’s as simple as that.

But hurry as this offer is for a limited time only – a bit like our summer …

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Step into spring with our natural French soaps
April 9, 2021

At the French Soap Store we are getting into the spirit of spring! Blow those winter cobwebs away and embrace all this time of year has to offer with the natural vibrancy and richness of our wonderful fragrances available in our luxurious natural French soaps.

Natural-french-soapsGive your skin that much needed boost

During the long winter months our skin has had to endure harsh, freezing temperatures and dry, hot central heating and now needs some much deserved TLC. So why not treat yourself or a loved one to one of our range of cruelty-free, vegetal, organic donkey milk soap bars? Our Cherry blossom soap bar combines the scent of cherry blossom with soothing donkey milk creating the best combination to heal dry and cracked skin.

For hundreds of years, donkey milk soaps have been used to help those with skin conditions such as eczema, so if your skin is feeling a little sore from the cold winter months then this will help you to feel rejuvenated ready for getting out and about this spring.

French Soap on a Rope Lemon Rotating Wall-MountedUse our natural French soaps for a spring ‘makeover’

For a fresh scented room and a way of supporting the environment, use our citrus infused lemon soap on a rope and step towards a plastic free household this Spring. This handmade Savon écolier (school soap) complements any bathroom and makes the room smell wonderful too. The rope sits comfortably around your wrist making it easy to use and helps the soap to dry between uses, which makes it last much longer.

Spring, with Easter just past, is a time of the year that focuses on rebirth, so why not use this as an opportunity for change and start using one of our solid shampoo soap bars? Not only will your hair feel amazing, but these shampoo soap bars are plastic-free and a zero-waste alternative to bottled liquid shampoo which will help reduce your impact on the environment.

Bamboo-soap-dishWhy not upgrade your bathroom with more natural accessories such as our natural bamboo soap dish holder? The bamboo allows this unique design to create an optimum environment for your soap helping it to dry quickly after use. And makes it easier to clean too.

So step into spring with our wonderful range of natural French soaps that can be for everyday use and we also have a wide variety of gift boxes for any occasion. Why not take a look and get 15% off your first order!

If you can’t find what you are looking for or you want a special personalised spring selection of French soaps made up from our French soap range then please call Katie on 07867 486402 or email info@frenchsoapstore.co.uk, she will be delighted to help.

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