
Why handcrafted soaps
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Choosing soap with all-natural ingredients, including tallow, isn't just a trend; it's a smart choice for your skin and body. Tallow, derived from rendered animal fat, is rich in vitamins and fatty acids that nourish and hydrate the skin. Combined with plant oils and extracts, these natural ingredients provide gentle care, ensuring your skin remains healthy without the need for harsh chemicals or synthetic additives. By opting for all-natural soap, you’re nurturing your skin while making a wholesome choice for your body, as what you put on your skin is just as vital as what you consume.
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Cold process soaps are a sustainable option for both your body and the environment due to their minimal impact on natural resources and their biodegradable nature. Made from simple, natural ingredients such as oils, lye, and herbal additives, these soaps avoid the synthetic chemicals commonly found in commercial products that can harm aquatic ecosystems. The cold process method uses lower temperatures, conserving energy while allowing for the natural benefits of fats and oils to be retained, providing nourishing properties for the skin. Moreover, ingredients are sourced ethically, supporting local agriculture and businesses. By choosing cold process soaps, you not only pamper your skin with wholesome goodness but also contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly beauty routine.
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Small batch soap making is a fantastic option because it allows for a high level of quality and customisation that mass-produced soaps simply can't match. By focusing on smaller quantities, I can carefully select premium ingredients, ensuring that each bar is crafted with attention to detail and mindful of skin sensitivities.
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Shopping local means you support your local community by keeping money within the local economy. It can foster unique connections and relationships locals.
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Refined and refreshed. Experience our new shape and size, enhanced with nature’s finest. Enjoy vibrant plant-based colours and herbal additives for a better bar. Choose between unscented options or indulge in high-quality essential oils for a luxurious fragrance. All natural, all yours.
Iskah is born from a creative flow of motherhood. While searching for clean products for our family to use I received 5kgs of beef fat from a co-op. While looking for what to do with it I stumbled upon soap making and the rest is history.