Does it feel like your handmade soap disappears too quickly? You're not alone!

Handmade soaps are crafted with care, using natural ingredients that cleanse while nourishing your skin. Unlike commercial soaps filled with synthetic additives, handmade soaps retain their natural glycerin, making them ultra-moisturizing but also more delicate. Because of their unique composition, they require a little extra care to last longer.

If you love your handmade soaps as much as we do, here are some simple yet effective tips to help preserve their magic and extend their lifespan!

Why Handmade Soap Needs Extra Care

Handmade soaps are made using plant-based oilsiand butters that naturally contain fatty acids essential for the soap-making process, known as saponification. During this process, glycerin a natural humectant that attracts moisture is produced. Unlike commercial soaps, which remove glycerin for use in lotions and creams, handmade soaps retain this skin-loving ingredient.

Additionally, commercial soaps often go through a milling process, where the soap is ground and compressed, making it denser and longer-lasting. Handmade soaps, on the other hand, remain in their natural state, meaning they need proper care to prevent them from softening too quickly.

Ready to make your handmade soap last longer? Here’s how:

Tip #1: Use a Soap Dish with Drainage

Leaving your soap in a puddle of water is the quickest way to make it disappear! To prevent soap from dissolving prematurely, use a soap dish with drainage holes or slats to allow water to escape. This keeps the soap dry between uses and helps it maintain its shape.

Pro tip: Opt for soap dishes made from wood, ceramic, or bamboo for better air circulation.

Tip #2: Keep Soap Away from Direct Water

It may be convenient to leave your soap in the shower or tub, but constant exposure to water will make it soft and mushy. If water is splashing onto your soap when it’s not in use, it will dissolve much faster than necessary.

Solution:

Store your soap on a shower rack or a soap holder outside the water stream.

If you prefer to keep it in the shower, place it on a wall-mounted soap saver that allows it to dry fully between uses.

Tip #3: Use a Soap Saver Bag

Soap saver bags are a game-changer! These small bags, made of natural fibers like sisal or ramie, help you get the most out of your soap while also providing gentle exfoliation.

How to use it: Place your soap (or leftover soap slivers) inside the bag and use it like a washcloth to create a rich lather.

Bonus benefit: The bag allows airflow, so when you hang it up after use, your soap dries faster helping it last longer!

Tip #4: Cut Soap Bars Into Smaller Pieces

Instead of using a full bar at once, cut it into halves or thirds. This helps extend its lifespan by ensuring you only use what you need while keeping the rest stored away in a dry place.

This is also a great way to rotate scents if you enjoy switching things up in your skincare routine!

Tip #5: Store Unused Soap Properly

If you stock up on handmade soaps, store them in a cool, dry place away from humidity. Keeping them in breathable packaging, like a linen bag or wrapped in paper, helps preserve their quality until you’re ready to use them.

Avoid storing soap in plastic containers or airtight bags, as this can trap moisture and cause them to soften over time.

Handmade soaps are a luxurious, skin-loving treat, and with a little extra care, you can enjoy them even longer. Using the right tools like a soap dish, soap saver bag, and proper storage techniques will help maximize the life of your soap while keeping your skin nourished and happy.

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