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The benefits of using an exfoliating soap bar
April 14, 2022

exfoliating-soap-barThe best way to clean and healthy skin is by investing in a high quality exfoliating soap that will treat your skin with care. The purpose of an exfoliating soap bar is not only to cleanse your skin but also to make sure that it keeps your skin free of bacteria that can cause skin irritations and spots.

How to choose the best exfoliating soap bar for you

It’s important to exfoliate your skin, but it is equally important to choose a soap that helps to promote a clear, refreshed and revitalised skin. So what should you look for when buying an exfoliating bar soap:

Ingredients

Choosing an exfoliating soap with the right ingredients for your skin type to gain the maximum benefits is top of our list. Some commonly used ingredients in an exfoliating soap are:

  • Oatmeal: Because oatmeal is one of the most natural and gentle exfoliants, it is one of the most widely used ingredients for exfoliation.
  • Seasalt: The coarse, granular texture of sea salt makes it a great choice as an exfoliant because it helps to remove dead skin cells revealing healthy, glowing skin.
  • Coffee: Ground coffee is full of antimicrobial and anti-aging qualities, which is especially good for acne.
  • Charcoal: Charcoal is known to be highly beneficial for oily skin and in treating acne as it aids in the removal of oil and toxins, drawing out impurities to unclog pores, leaving behind a fresh and clear complexion.
  • french-soap-papaya-exfoliating-soapFlowers & fruits: Certain types of flower and fruit extracts act as a gentle exfoliant when combined with plant oils.

Skin Type

Depending on your skin type you will require a different mix of ingredients to care for your skin.

Dry skin: A good exfoliating soap for dry skin is one that has moisturising agents such as plant oils and butters. These ingredients help cleanse the skin whilst keeping it hydrated. Our Papaya French soap, enriched with organic shea butter, has grains to exfoliate away dryness leaving moisturised baby soft skin.

Combination skin: A gentle exfoliating soap bar with a mix of plant oils and exfoliants is ideal for those with combination skin. Our Lavender and Almond Tandem soap has two different sides. The first side contains lavender essential oil, as well as the lavender flower for exfoliating. The other side is enriched with sweet almond oil, making the soap surgras, which means it is incredibly moisturising.

Oily skin: Oily skin needs an exfoliating soap and ideally be packed with ingredients which unclog pores and reduce the oil present on the skin. An ideal soap bar would be our Charcoal exfoliating and cleansing soap which removes oil and toxins, drawing out impurities and unclogging pores.

lavender-almond-tandem-soapWhat are the reasons for using an exfoliating soap?

An exfoliating soap has many uses and benefits:

  • Helps to get rid of dead skin
  • Cleanses the skin and removes dirt
  • Evens out skin tone
  • Opens pores and unclogs hair follicles
  • Helps improve the absorption of moisturiser into the skin
  • Helps in buffing the skin, leading to the reduction of visible signs of aging
  • Promotes detoxification by improving blood flow and circulation.

Exfoliating soaps help to cleanse your skin by removing dead skin cells, calluses and acne. They also improve uneven skin tone and keep it healthy. Regular exfoliation improves blood flow, removes bacteria and impurities present on the skin and keeps it odour-free. All our exfoliating French soap bars are 100% vegetal, cruelty-free and suitable for vegans. 

Frequently asked questions

Can I use an exfoliating soap every day?

An exfoliating soap with ingredients that are gentle on the skin and keep moisture in the skin intact is suitable for everyday use.

Charcoal-exfoliating-soap-barAre exfoliating soaps good for the face and acne?

Yes, but only when used gently and correctly with an exfoliating soap with mild, non-irritating ingredients that will not over-dry the skin.

How often should I use an exfoliating soap?

If you have just started to exfoliate, it is recommended to start with using it once a week and slowly increase to 3 – 4 times a week.

What ingredients should I look for if I want to moisturise my skin as well as exfoliate it?

Ingredients such as jojoba oil, coconut oil, olive oil, Shea butter, cocoa butter, and other plant oils in the soap helps to moisturise the skin whilst exfoliating it at the same time.

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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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Our Christmas natural French soap gift boxes are ready!
November 4, 2021

All-is-calm-christmas-gift-boxWe are so excited that the festive season is finally on its way and we are getting ready for our Christmas markets with the run up to the big day.

We have five festive gift boxes of artisan French soaps designed to awaken, revitalise or relax plus a discovery box of smaller-sized soaps and a set of our purest soaps for those in need of some extra care. And a personalised gift box where you can choose that perfect Christmas gift for someone special.

To give you an opportunity to purchase these wonderful gift sets or select a personalised gift we will be in the following town and country markets over the next few Comfort-and-joyweeks and we would love to see you!

If you can’t make it then either buy here or give us a call and we’ll be delighted to help you choose the perfect Christmas natural French soap gift for someone you love.

Christmas fairs and markets

Pure-delight-natural-french-soap7th November – Macmillan Craft Fair, North Hall, Loxwood, West Sussex 11am – 3 pm

20th November – WI Craft Fair, Alfold Village Hall, Alfold, Surrey 10am – 3pm

25th November – Park Mead School Christmas Fair, Cranleigh, Surrey 7pm – 9pm

26th November – Loxwood School Christmas Fair, Loxwood, West Sussex 4.30pm – 6.30pm

27th November – Christmas Fair, Southwater, West Sussex 1.30pm – 5.30pm

Awaken-the-senses28th November – Alfold FC Craft Fair, Alfold Social Club, Alfold, Surrey 1pm – 5pm

8th December – Bat and Ball pub Wisborough Green, West Sussex 4pm – 9pm

9th December – Bat and Ball pub Wisborough Green, West Sussex 10am – 4pm

 

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Tea Tree Natural Soap
September 22, 2021

Tea-Tree-Natural-SoapTea tree oil is a multi-tasking ingredient that can help prevent body acne, calm inflamed skin, and even speed up wound healing.

Though powerful on its own, tea tree oil is often blended with other ingredients for additional benefits. For example, other essential oils, including anti-inflammatory eucalyptus and calming lavender, to name a few. Other soap options can contain antibacterial activated charcoal or antimicrobial green tea, which can both help reduce acne. Many also contain moisturising ingredients, such as Shea butter, coconut oil or olive oil to help skin feel soft and hydrated.

Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Tea tree soap can help soothe dry skin by reducing itching, swelling and irritation with its anti-inflammatory properties. These properties also make Tea Tree soap effective at combating acne. It may also help to reduce acne scars and redness. The antiseptic properties of tea tree oil may contribute to its ability to combat oily skin. It’s also an effective deodorant soap, helping to eliminate odour-causing bacteria.

The benefits of Tea Tree Soap

Natural-French-Soaps-Tea-TreeBesides leaving you invigorated after each shower or bath, our tea tree natural French soap bar combines the antifungal and antibacterial properties of tea tree with other natural ingredients that help skin feel clean and calm. Free from common irritants, like preservatives, colour, silicon and parabens, our tea tree soap leaves your skin feeling smooth and fresh. And our Tea Tree natural soap is gentle enough for the face and body.

What is tea tree soap good for?

Tea tree oil is great for acne-prone and oily skin as it helps prevent spots, acne and pimples.

What does tea tree soap do to your face?

Tea tree oil is a popular choice for treating acne because of its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It’s thought to calm redness, swelling, and inflammation. It may even help to prevent and reduce acne scars, leaving you with smooth, clear skin.

Is tea tree soap drying?

Tea tree oil soap is notoriously drying, one of the reasons it’s so good for acne and other bacteria driven skin issues. However, with the addition of Shea butter, our Tea Tree natural French soap is good to use on both your face and body

Is tea tree soap good for the skin?

Natural-solid-soap-barsTea Tree Oil is excellent for acne prone skin and is a common active ingredient found in acne fighting skincare products. This plant extract has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, both of which can help fight acne and improve the condition.

At the French Soap Store we have a range of pure natural French soaps. They are made with saponified olive and coconut oils plus organic shea butter and they’re the purest way to pamper the skin.

These natural soap bars are unscented or have only a small amount of natural essential oils. And they are made without palm oil or colourings for purity and are perfect for those with dry or sensitive skin.

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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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