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FAQs
Answers to your soap related questions.​​
Soap or Shower Gel?
As shower gel typically contains skin drying perfumes and is packed in plastic, soap bars are a gentle alternative to shower gel. With recyclable paper packaging, soap bars made with natural ingredients are mild on the skin, with minimal environmental impact. Placing the soap bar on a soap dish with drainage ensures that it dries out between uses, lasting longer.
Antibacterial Soap vs Regular Soap
Antibacterial soap have chemicals added that are not found in regular soap. There is no evidence that antibacterial soap is better at killing gems and preventing illness than plain soap and water.
Which Soap is Good for the Face?
Unfragranced soap made with gentle, natural oils is best for the face, or a mild soap that is naturally fragranced with essential oils that are free from known allergens and irritants.
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Read more about known allergens and irritants in soaps
Which Travel Soap is Best?
Travel soap needs to be both lightweight and convenient. If travelling by air, liquid soap must contain no more than 100ml in carry on luggage. Bar soap has no such restrictions as it is a solid.
To avoid carrying a mushy soap bar whilst travelling, opt for smaller travel bars or single use soap slices.
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Is Natural Soap Vegan?
Natural soap can be both vegan and non vegan, as some manufacturers use animal based ingredients such as tallow, beeswax or goat's milk in their soaps. Natural vegan soap is made with plant based ingredients only.