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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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Give a French soap gift box this Mother’s Day
February 24, 2022

Mother’s Day is on March 27th this year, so, now’s the time to order the perfect Mother’s Day gift and surprise your dear maman with a luxurious pampering treat.

Pretty-SensationalWe’ve put together six gorgeous French soap gift boxes containing some of our favourite French market soaps and candles. Made by artisans in Provence from natural ingredients, each soap bar is wonderfully moisturising and lasts for ages. They’re triple-milled for extra luxury and purity too. Whenever your mother uses one she’ll be transported to the scent-filled Provencal countryside and reminded of your loving gift.

So which French soap or candle gift box would your mother love to receive?

Would your mum like a paradise holiday in a box. Our Pretty Scentsational Mother’s Day gift box brings together the lavender fields of Provence with the tropical flowers of Tahiti with soft scents to surround your mum with love. Enriched with essential oils loving wishes and washesthe soaps will leave her skin super soft too.

How about our fruity French soap selection, Loving Wishes & Washes? This gift box contains wonderful tangy natural French Market soaps like raspberry, watermelon and blackberry. All with mouth-watering scents and nourishing ingredients.

Or perhaps your mum appreciates the simple pleasures of life? The handcrafted slice of the traditional Savon Grand Mere soap? It has a uniquely rustic style and comes exclusively from one of the last old-fashioned Marseille soap-makers.

Candle-and-lavender-soap-gift-boxAnd finally we have our French lavender or olive soap and candle gift box. This wonderful combination of a Black Vanilla scented candle and Best of Provence Soap is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Our scented candle wax is 100% natural, a blend of coconut oil, soy and beeswax and contains at least 10% of creamy Black Vanilla fragrance. Perfect to infuse her room with the smell of love.

If you would prefer to have something bespoke then our personalised gift selection is the perfect. Simply choose any four soaps you think your mum would love most from the following ranges:

125g French Market soaps

1Personalised-gift-selection00g Organic Donkey Milk soap

125g Exfoliating soap bars

And the set includes a FREE natural sisal soap bag worth £2.50, for daily exfoliating.

So don’t forget Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Order your gift box of natural and luxurious handcrafted French soaps and candles today to say thank you to your mum and show her how much you care for her.

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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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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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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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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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Top to toe soap bars for every body
June 10, 2021

Natural-French-soapThere’s everything to love about our solid French soap bars. They’re 100% natural, vegan friendly and completely free from chemicals and synthetic additives – just simply made from gorgeous natural ingredients. They’re all you need to gently clean and nourish your face, hands, body and hair… and care for the environment too.

Treat your face to the finest care

Have you discovered our range of ultra-pure natural French soaps made with olive and coconut oils and organic shea butter? They feel fabulous on your face and because they’re so incredibly gentle they’re perfect for anyone with very sensitive skin.

shampoo-soap-barsNourish your hair naturally

Say goodbye to plastic bottles and chemicals and say hello to soft, shiny, healthy hair. Your hair needs as much gentle care as your skin, but many shampoos contain irritating detergents, foaming agents and preservatives that can make your scalp flaky or itchy. So, do try this natural solid shampoo bar. I love it. It’s easy to travel with too. 

Exfoliating Soap Lavender Flowers125gBuff your body with our exfoliating soaps

Scrub a dub dub with our sensational French exfoliating soaps. They contain real pieces of fruits and plants. The lavender bar for instance contains crushed lavender flowers from the fields of Provence. It feels so good to gently and naturally exfoliate your body and remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin smooth, fresh and healthy.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to natural soap

Father's-Day-giftsWith everyone handwashing more frequently these days, and more of us wanting to ditch single-use plastic and use fewer chemicals, our natural and sustainable French market gift soaps are perfect for friends, family and guests. Oh, and don’t forget Father’s Day – we’ve got some wonderful gift ideas for him here. Many guys have sensitive, dry or easily irritated skin who would appreciate our natural French soaps.

If you have any questions about our soaps or gifts, do get in touch with me, Katie, on 07867 486402 or email me at info@frenchsoapstore.co.uk and I’ll be very happy to help.

 

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Father’s Day Gifts from the French Soap Store
May 27, 2021

Father’s Day is the time of year we celebrate the loving and caring men in our lives. A card with a special message will let him know how much you appreciate all of his advice and unconditional support. This day also gives us the opportunity to show every father how much they mean to their families.

Fathers-Day-GiftTo help you make dad feel special, we’ve listed a selection of Father’s Day quotes to celebrate their contribution to our families.

Whether it’s an uncle who’s inspired you, a granddad who always puts a smile on your face or your husband who’s been a wonderful father to your children, you’re sure to find the perfect sentiment.

For that extra special touch, pair your heart-warming card with a Father’s Day gift he will love. We have three unique gift sets containing some of the UK’s finest small-batch craft beers from The Crafty Brewing Company* in Surrey and our traditional Fathers-day-gift-20french soaps handcrafted in Marseille. This means you’ll be able to serve him delicious drinks and pamper him with his own luxury soap bars – all in one Father’s Day gift.

A Refreshing Choice gift set for £15 with two natural French market soaps and four cans of delicious craft beer.

Happy Hour gift set for £20 containing three bottles of craft beer, three aromatic soaps and our hemp soap bag.

Fathers-Day-giftCrafted to Perfection gift set for £25 – this is the big one containing four different bottles of craft beer, two French market soaps, rustic soap on a rope, and five gift soaps.

And if you need any help putting together a custom made Father’s Day gift please get in touch with Katie now on 07867 486402 or email info@frenchsoapstore.co.uk and she’ll be delighted to help.

FATHER’S DAY QUOTES

  • “Dad: A son’s first hero, a daughter’s first love.” —Unknown
  • “The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched.” —Justin Ricklefs
  • “It is a wise father that knows his own child.” —William Shakespeare
  • “One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” —George Herbert
  • “A girl’s first true love is her father.” —Marisol Santiago
  • “A father’s smile has been known to light up a child’s entire day.” —Susan Gale
  • “A father doesn’t tell you that he loves you. He shows you.” —Dimitri the Stoneheart
  • “Fathers just have a way of putting everything together.” —Erika Cosby
  • “Behind every great daughter is a truly amazing father.” —Unknown
  • “To her, the name of father was another name for love.” —Fanny Fern
  • “The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.” —Tim Russert
  • “No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word―” —Lydia Maria Child
  • “A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” —Steve Martin
  • “When my father didn’t have my hand, he had my back.” —Linda Poindexter
  • “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” —Unknown
  • “The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking.” —Dan Pearce
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