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Mango Butter Soap Recipe
March 01, 2024

Mango Butter Soap Recipe

Soap making is a fun and rewarding project that can be done from the comfort of your own home! Mango butter is a must have when making your own soaps. Not only does it add moisturizing properties to the soap, but its creamy texture makes it perfect for nourishing and soothing the skin. In this mango butter soap recipe, we have used a beautiful blend of essential oils and a mixture of colours to create the perfect mango colour! Cold process soap recipes allow you to customise the soap with your favourite scents, colours, natural ingredients and nourishing oils!

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Pink Grapefruit Soap Recipe
February 02, 2024

Pink Grapefruit Soap Recipe

Making handmade soap can be a fun and rewarding hobby. The process of soap making allows you to create customised bars that are gentle on the skin and free from harsh chemicals. One unique soap recipe to try is pink grapefruit soap. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of making your own soap at home with a range of natural ingredients. So let's get started!

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Discover the potential benefits of lavender oil, according to scientific research
December 20, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Lavender Oil Benefits: The Science Behind the Claims

Known for its delicate scent and soothing properties, pure lavender essential oil has long been touted as a natural remedy for the mind and body. Used in everything from aromatherapy massages to treating skin conditions, it’s been said to have many versatile health benefits. But what does the scientific evidence say? In this article, we will delve into the research and assess the evidence behind the claims of lavender oil benefits.

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Sandalwood essential oil benefits
December 11, 2023

What are the benefits of Sandalwood essential Oil? Exploring the evidence

From promoting relaxation to improving skin health, explore the evidence behind the uses of sandalwood essential oil.

Sandalwood essential oil has been used in traditional medicines, religious rituals and spiritual practices for centuries. Its popularity continues to grow in the modern wellness industry, but is it worth the hype?

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9 Ginger Oil Benefits: Claims, Evidence and Uses
December 05, 2023

9 Ginger Oil Benefits: Claims, Evidence and Uses

Best known as a wintery spice or soothing tea, ginger has long been used in traditional medicines. In this guide, we give you an overview of the health benefits of ginger essential oil. 

Take a look at the essential oil’s history in aromatherapy, the main claims and scientific studies, and our recommended uses.

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Want To Try Lemon Oil For Skin? Here's What You Need To Know
November 27, 2023

Want To Try Lemon Oil For Skin? Here's What You Need To Know

Zesty, bright and uplifting, Lemon oil is sunshine in liquid form. Like many other essential oils, lemon oil has been celebrated as a natural health remedy, with many people claiming it’s the secret to glowing skin. But does it really work?From aromatherapy anecdotes to scientific studies, here’s everything you need to know about lemon oil for skin.

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How To Make Leave In Conditioner
November 17, 2023

How To Make Leave In Conditioner

Are you tired of dealing with dry, frizzy hair that lacks shine and luster? We have the perfect solution for you - a diy leave in conditioner that will leave you with smooth and healthy hair! Making your own leave in conditioner, is not only more affordable, but also allows you to control what ingredients you are putting in your hair. They are suitable for many hair types including damaged hair, dry hair, frizzy hair and curly hair. Leave in conditioners are also great for a dry and itchy scalp, as it promotes hydration.

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How To Make Hyaluronic Acid Serum
November 10, 2023

How To Make Hyaluronic Acid Serum

If you dream of having hydrated and glowing skin, a diy hyaluronic acid serum might be the perfect solution for you! Our diy hyaluronic acid serum recipe is gentle and suitable for all skin types. Hyaluronic acid serum is easy to make at home and it can be made for a fraction of the price of commercial serums. Making your own serum also allows you to adjust the level of hyaluronic acid and add nourishing ingredients that work best for your skin type. Keep reading to find out how to make your own hyaluronic acid serum! 

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DIY tinted lip balm recipe
October 31, 2023

Tinted Lip Balm With Mica Powder Recipe

We all love a lip balm - in summer they keep thirsty lips hydrated and in winter with all those harsh winds they become a daily necessity! We decided to add a little more fun to our lip balms by adding some colour, and so The Soapery tinted lip balm recipes were born!

We've given them a thorough road test, and they give a lovely colour and their natural ingredients will keep your lips soft and moisturised.

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How To Make Body Lotion
October 23, 2023

How To Make Body Lotion

Are you tired of spending a fortune on expensive body lotions? Why not try making your own body lotion at home? Not only is it more affordable, but it also allows you to control the ingredients and customize the lotion to suit your needs. It may sound like a daunting task, but it's easier than you think! We've created two different recipes so you can choose the best one for you.

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How to make whipped soap
October 16, 2023

How To Make Whipped Soap

Are you tired of the same old boring bar of soap? Do you crave a luxurious, creamy lather that leaves your skin feeling soft and pampered? Look no further than whipped soap! This delightful concoction is not only a treat for your senses, but it also offers a multitude of benefits for your skin. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of making your very own whipped soap. Get ready to indulge in a little DIY pampering!

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Sugar Scrub Recipe
October 06, 2023

Sugar Scrub Recipe

Do you love body scrubs? If yes, why not try making your own sugar scrub! Sugar scrubs are really easy to make and don't require a lot of ingredients. Sugar scrubs are great for their gentle exfoliating properties and are suitable for rough skin, sensitive skin and dry skin. The exfoliation helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface, leaving you with soft skin. Homemade body scrubs are also really easy to make and you only need a few ingredients. Our body scrub recipes contain natural carrier oils and essential oils to nourish the skin.

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Professional Bath Bomb Recipe
September 29, 2023

Professional Bath Bomb Recipe

Who doesn't love bath bombs? They're bubbly, colourful and smell amazing! Buying bath bombs can be expensive and they often contain artificial fragrances and dyes. When making bath bombs at home you can use natural oils, colours and fragrances!

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Epsom Salt Foot Soak Recipe
September 12, 2023

Epsom Salt Foot Soak Recipe

Have you been on your feet all day? Why not treat yourself to a spa like treatment from the comfort of your own home? Take a seat and relax with a soothing foot soak. Epsom salt foot soaks are ideal for tired or sore feet, the epsom salt gently exfoliates the skin while alleviating aches and pains.

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Calm Balm Recipe
September 04, 2023

Calm Balm Recipe

Have you been feeling stressed or overwhelmed lately? Have you had a long day and need to wind down? Take a moment for yourself to relax with our DIY calm balm.

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Goat milk soap recipe
August 16, 2023

Goats Milk Soap Recipe

If Cleopatra bathed in milk to keep herself beautiful then it’s good enough for us! For thousands of years milk soaps have been incredibly popular. They feel luxurious on your skin and are bursting with moisturising properties from the fat content of the milk as well as being packed full of fatty acids, nutrients and glycerine. 

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Rooibos soap recipe
August 15, 2023

Rooibos Tea Soap Recipe

We love taking every-day products such as tea and finding ways to incorporate them into our recipes! Not only does it make a wander round the kitchen more interesting, they are also often cheap to use, easily on hand and can bring their own interesting benefits to our natural skincare recipes.

Our latest foray into the kitchen cupboards has given us this gorgeous rooibos tea soap recipe. It smells amazing, has a lovely brick red colour and produces a nice hard bar of soap that is long lasting and has a rich and creamy lather.

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Bentonite clay mask
August 08, 2023

Bentonite Clay Face Mask Recipe

Looking for a little pamper time? Or have you got stressed out skin that needs a refresh? Our benotite clay face mask recipe is gentle and particularly good for oily skin as they clay helps to draw out and absorb excess oil. 

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Wheatgrass soap recipe
August 02, 2023

Wheatgrass Soap Recipe

No doubt you've heard of wheatgrass as a superfood. We've gulped down the wheatgrass shots (we're not fans!) in the quest for being extra healthy, but did you know that it also makes a fantastic soap with great benefits for your skin? 

Read on to discover more with our wheatgrass soap recipe...

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Chai tea soap recipe
July 26, 2023

Chai Tea Soap Recipe

A steaming cup of chai can bring back memories of Indian holidays or cosy autumn days. The warming spices in the chai meld together beautifully and we thought they'd make the perfect aroma for a soap - so we created (and thoroughly tested!) this chai soap recipe.

Filled with skin loving oils and butters, your skin will feel nourished and your senses awakened by the chai and the essential oils. Even better, it's 100% natural with just cocoa powder used to give the soap colour.

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Chamomile soap recipe
July 19, 2023

Lavender & Chamomile Cold Process Soap Recipe

Create your own bubble of calm with our lavender and chamomile cold process soap recipe. Soothing, relaxing and just what's needed after a long day. This soap has a luxurious creamy lather and a beautiful fruity, floral aroma from the essential oils.

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Green tea soap recipe
July 12, 2023

Green Tea Cold Process Soap Recipe

Do you love the zingy freshness of green tea? We've taken that and turned it into a cold process soap! With skin softening natural ingredients, a creamy lather and added essential oils for a beautiful herbal aroma this green tea cold process soap recipe is a winner every time.

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Lard soap recipe
July 05, 2023

Lard Soap Recipe

It might not sound glamourous, but lard soap is a great old fashioned soap that is cheap to make, great for your skin and has lots of gorgeous big bubbles. It feels so luxurious on your skin that you'd never know it was made with such simple and cheap ingredients.

Our lard soap recipe is packed with four different essential oils and has a bright citrus and herbal smell - no it doesn't smell like Sunday roast!

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Cucumber mint soap recipe
June 28, 2023

Cucumber and Mint Soap Recipe

We've been feeling the heat recently at The Soapery HQ and have been longing for a cooling shower at the end of the day. We've found a way to make that shower even more refreshing - by using our fresh and zingy cucumber & mint soap recipe!

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