Description
Perfect Soaps for Hands & Body
Gentle · Moisturizing · Sustainable
Gentle, bubbly, and long-lasting, just the way soap should be. Everyone dreams of crafting the perfect bar, and I think I’ve come pretty close. My Perfect Soaps for Hands & Body are everything I want in a daily-use bar: moisturizing yet cleansing, creamy with big bubbly lather, and firm enough to last through countless washes. It smells amazing too. Whether at the sink or in the shower, this is the soap I reach for again and again.
Ingredients
Saponified Oils of Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Sustainable Organic Palm Oil, Castor Oil, Organic Sustainable Palm Kernel Oil, Unrefined Beeswax.
(May also include: herbs, clays, sea salt, sugar, silk, honey, and essential or fragrance oils depending on the variety.)
Why These Are the Perfect Soaps for Hands & Body
Olive Oil = Creamy & Conditioning
Olive oil brings unmatched softness to your skin. While other oils come and go with trends, olive oil remains a favorite for good reason. It is rich, nourishing, and creates a velvety, skin-loving bar. It also helps keep the soap firm without compromising feel.
Coconut Oil = Rich Lather + Cleansing Power
Coconut oil is a soap-maker’s secret to lush, foamy lather. It is deeply cleansing, but I take great care to balance it so the soap is never drying, just refreshingly clean.
Sustainable Palm Oils Matter
Palm oil is one of the best all-around oils for soap, offering ideal hardness, lather, and longevity. But I only use organic, sustainably sourced palm oil from suppliers who are certified members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). I write more about that here: Sustainable Palm Oil.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, responsible palm oil is actually more sustainable than many trendy alternatives that require more land and water to produce.
If you’re seeking the Perfect Soaps for Hands & Body that are also kind to the planet, these are it.
Castor Oil = Lather Love
Just a small amount of castor oil creates luscious, creamy bubbles you’ll love. It adds that rich, pillowy texture that makes each wash a joy.
Why I Use Beeswax
Beeswax gives this bar extra creaminess and a long-lasting hardness that holds up to daily use. I’ve searched for vegan options, but nothing has come close without using synthetic fillers.
Whenever possible, I source my beeswax from local, small-scale beekeepers who treat their hives with care. Supporting these beekeepers means supporting pollinators and better food systems for us all.
“Most beekeepers I’ve met truly love their bees and tend to them with intention and compassion. That’s the kind of beekeeping I choose to support.”
Specialty Touches
For my specialty soaps, I add luxurious extras after saponification, meaning those precious oils and botanicals remain potent and beneficial for your skin. Depending on the recipe, I may include:
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Organic herbs & clays
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Raw honey & sugar
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Real silk
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Natural essential oils or personally vetted fragrances
At least half of my soaps use only natural essential oils for scent. If a fragrance doesn’t feel right, it doesn’t go in. Simple as that.
Looking for the Perfect Soaps for Hands & Body? You just found them.






Anonymous (verified owner) –
So far, I’ve tried Nag Champa, Honey, Rosemary, Frankincense and Chaparral for myself (mainly sticking to Honey, recently). I decided to go for Juniper this time, and it’s just as lovely as the rest! Very nice woody-fruit scent– kind of reminds me of home (: It’s probably one of my favourites, now. I may try and order the Juniper-Sage body butter to go with, next time!
Brenda Johnson (verified owner) –
Hadn’t tried your soaps before, because I was hooked on body wash, but decided to change to bar soap. I really like it and it seems like it will last a good long time.
Jennifer F. (verified owner) –
I love how bold the scents are and also how cleanly they rinse off so we don’t smell like perfume but just clean! We purchased four different scents specifically for handwashing, and all smell great and are a generous size. Thank you!
Bruce Winton (verified owner) –
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Natalie R. (verified owner) –
Beautifully scented and crafted soaps. I have gifted several nag champa soaps because everyone always compliments and asks what scent I’m wearing. I pair it with nag champa lotion and it is delightful 😊
Cynthia Thompson (verified owner) –
Smells great feels good!
Robyn Finch (verified owner) –
The honey and rosemary soaps are my absolute favourites, Chaparral is a close second. I tried the honey soap for the first time, and oh, goodness– it smells absolutely divine! Such a rich, warm, genuine honey scent. I’d love to see a lotion made at some point!!!
Robyn Finch (verified owner) –
Elaine Webster (verified owner) –
Love, love ,love your soap, and my husband does too! Helps with desert dry skin.
Leah Prestwood (verified owner) –
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Sarah Ours (verified owner) –
Amazing soaps they are moisturizing and smell amazing
Shannon Thompson (verified owner) –
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Lori R. (verified owner) –
These are the best quality soaps I’ve ever purchased. Dragon’s Blood is one of my favorites.
Nag Champa lotion is also a favorite.
Kristi L. (verified owner) –
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Barbara (verified owner) –
Smell great
Elaine Hartsock (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I I’ve this soap. It’s gentle and the scent is not overwhelming but mild.
Bruce Winton (verified owner) –
Kristen F. (verified owner) –
The Sage soap smells great! Can’t wait to use it!
Erika (verified owner) –
Very nice.
Mayra Hernandez (verified owner) –
Dragons blood smells amazing. My husband is enjoying it
Neva C. (verified owner) –
Love the soaps I get they last a lot longer than some previous homemade soaps I was buying. They smell nice and are very effective!
Lidia (verified owner) –
I got the rosemary and one in the lavender scent. I kinda wish the rosemary scent was a little stronger but that could be because I prefer the smells to pack a punch! Overall, great quality and they provide good suds.
Jess K. (verified owner) –
Lesley (verified owner) –
I love the Frankincense bars so much! They’re my go-to (it’s my favorite scent), but I’ve liked every bar I’ve tried. I like knowing what’s in my soap, and these are so well made and beautiful. It’s like a spa experience at home!
Bill Balas (verified owner) –
Megan G. (verified owner) –
Purchased for Christmas gifts, smells great!
Lia Medina Osbourn (verified owner) –
I’m never getting out of the shower! Oh my the Strawberry bar shampoo and the other soaps are fabulous.
Lia Medina (verified owner) –
Bathing is an inspiration with these wonderful soaps!
Theresa C. (verified owner) –
We are addicted to these hand crafted soaps. The best!
Sandy Oglesby (verified owner) –
Smell goods for my granddaughter and her new husband.
Lesley W. (verified owner) –
I’m using the Frankincense soap. It lathers so well and has a heavenly scent. Love it!
Heather B. (verified owner) –
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Robyn (verified owner) –
My daughter was so excited to help me pick out soaps, and is repeatedly smelling all of them now that they are here.