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Let’s talk about exfoliating!
April 16, 2021

Why exfoliate?

Depending on your skin type or even as we age, our skin’s natural cycle of shedding dead skin cells changes. Throughout the year, mainly due to the weather and climate, this cycle will also change, which is probably why many of you find your skin to become very lacklustre and dull during the winter months.

What is exfoliation?

Exfoliating removes the dead skin cells from the uppermost layer of the skin, not a nice thought I know, bringing newer skin cells to the surface to create younger fresher looking skin. This new skin holds water better and allows moisturisers to penetrate the layers instead of just sitting on top of the epidermis. It boosts circulation and unclogs pores for a smoother, more youthful complexion. To get the best results it’s recommended to exfoliate 2 to 3 times a week depending on your skin type.

Natural-french-soapsNatural French soaps to help you achieve softer, smoother skin

At the French Soap Store we have the ultimate products to help you achieve softer, smoother skin with our wide range of gentle exfoliating soap bars.

There is nothing better than starting the day with a refreshing shower using one of our organic soaps which contain seeds, herbs and flowers for that natural scrubby sensation. Our natural French soaps are silicone and paraben free, 100% vegetal and vegan friendly (except the donkey milk soaps which contain the milk of animal origin). Being enriched with organic Shea butter, these soaps leave your skin feeling soft and moisturised.

Our excellent range of soaps includes the Verbena exfoliating organic donkey milk soap for sensitive skin, a wide range of French market soaps and Écolier oval soap bars (otherwise know as soap on rope). Take a look at our best of both soaps, the orange and macadamia tandem soap. This all-natural soap has a dual-sided design; one exfoliating, one smooth. The rough side is dotted with grainy bits to exfoliate dead, flaky skin and the smooth side generates an ultra-creamy foam that softly moisturises. Bursting with natural essential oils that nourish, pamper and leave behind an amazing fragrance, these French soap bars are the best of both worlds.

With our great range of French soaps from Provence you are bound to find one that suits you. And to get the most out of your soap try an organic hemp soap bag which is not only great for holding your soap secure whilst in the bath or shower but also helps create more lather with the added benefit of gently exfoliating your skin as you bathe.

We are here to help

For more information or help choosing your exfoliating soap bars call us on 07867 486402 or email me, Katie at info@frenchsoapstore.co.uk and I’ll be delighted to help!

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Step into spring with our natural French soaps
April 9, 2021

At the French Soap Store we are getting into the spirit of spring! Blow those winter cobwebs away and embrace all this time of year has to offer with the natural vibrancy and richness of our wonderful fragrances available in our luxurious natural French soaps.

Natural-french-soapsGive your skin that much needed boost

During the long winter months our skin has had to endure harsh, freezing temperatures and dry, hot central heating and now needs some much deserved TLC. So why not treat yourself or a loved one to one of our range of cruelty-free, vegetal, organic donkey milk soap bars? Our Cherry blossom soap bar combines the scent of cherry blossom with soothing donkey milk creating the best combination to heal dry and cracked skin.

For hundreds of years, donkey milk soaps have been used to help those with skin conditions such as eczema, so if your skin is feeling a little sore from the cold winter months then this will help you to feel rejuvenated ready for getting out and about this spring.

French Soap on a Rope Lemon Rotating Wall-MountedUse our natural French soaps for a spring ‘makeover’

For a fresh scented room and a way of supporting the environment, use our citrus infused lemon soap on a rope and step towards a plastic free household this Spring. This handmade Savon écolier (school soap) complements any bathroom and makes the room smell wonderful too. The rope sits comfortably around your wrist making it easy to use and helps the soap to dry between uses, which makes it last much longer.

Spring, with Easter just past, is a time of the year that focuses on rebirth, so why not use this as an opportunity for change and start using one of our solid shampoo soap bars? Not only will your hair feel amazing, but these shampoo soap bars are plastic-free and a zero-waste alternative to bottled liquid shampoo which will help reduce your impact on the environment.

Bamboo-soap-dishWhy not upgrade your bathroom with more natural accessories such as our natural bamboo soap dish holder? The bamboo allows this unique design to create an optimum environment for your soap helping it to dry quickly after use. And makes it easier to clean too.

So step into spring with our wonderful range of natural French soaps that can be for everyday use and we also have a wide variety of gift boxes for any occasion. Why not take a look and get 15% off your first order!

If you can’t find what you are looking for or you want a special personalised spring selection of French soaps made up from our French soap range then please call Katie on 07867 486402 or email info@frenchsoapstore.co.uk, she will be delighted to help.

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Shower her with affection this Mother’s Day
February 27, 2021

I-love-you-lotsMother’s Day is on March 14th, so, now’s the time to order the perfect Mother’s Day gift and surprise your maman with a pampering treat.

A tired bunch of flowers just won’t wash this Mother’s Day. Beautiful handcrafted French soaps will last far longer than a bouquet or box of sweets.

We’ve put together four lovely gift boxes containing some of our favourite French market soaps. Lovingly made by artisans in Provence from natural ingredients, each soap bar lasts for ages and is wonderfully moisturising. They’re triple-milled for extra luxury and purity too. Whenever Pretty-Sensationalyour mother uses one she’ll be transported to the scent-filled Provencal countryside and reminded of your caring gift too.

So which French soap gift would your mother love to receive?

Pretty Scentsational is like a paradise holiday in a box. It brings together the lavender fields of Provence with the tropical flowers of Tahiti with soft scents to surround your mother with delight. Enriched with essential oils the soaps will leave her skin petal-soft too.

Timeless-LoveOr how about Loving Wishes & Washes, our fruity French soap selection? This glorious gift box contains tangy natural French soaps like raspberry, watermelon and blackberry. All with mouth-watering scents and nourishing ingredients.

Or perhaps your mum appreciates the simple pleasures of life? Then she’ll love the purity of a traditional handcrafted slice of Savon Grand Mere. With a rope to hang the soap, it has a uniquely rustic style and comes exclusively from one of the last old-fashioned Marseille soap-makers.

loving wishes and washesMother’s Day is just around the corner. So order your gift box of natural and luxurious handcrafted French soaps today and show your mum how much you care for her.

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Say “Je t’aime” with natural French soap this Valentine’s Day
January 16, 2021

Say “Je t’aime” with natural French soap this Valentine’s Day

Lavender-gift-boxShopping for your sweetheart? Then why not pamper them this Valentine’s Day with natural French soap bars handcrafted in Provence.

We have put together a range of exclusive gift boxes to suit every soap lover. If they love flowers, take a look at our pretty French floral soap gift boxes. You could pick a calming classic Lavender collection… or a bunch of different floral soap bars including rose and lotus flower. Blooming lovely!

Or perhaps invite them to get tutti-frutti in the tub with a delicious gift box of French fruit soaps with mouth-watering scents and luscious skin-softening ingredients.

Extra-gentle-soap-selectionThere’s a thoughtful gift box of our most ultra-gentle natural French soaps to treat someone with sensitive skin; which includes Savon de Marseille and hydrating donkey milk soaps as well as a set of French soap bars to share and a box of all our cute and creamy French gift soaps. We’ve even tailored a box of French market soaps we think the men in our lives will particularly love.

Whichever you choose, you can feel good knowing that all our handcrafted French soaps are triple-milled and enriched to create a divinely velvety lather to soften the skin. They’re beautifully packaged in a recycled box too.

Valentine's-Day-soap-Heart-dishPlus, don’t forget if you spend £20 or more we’ll include a FREE heart gift soap and a FREE handcrafted, heart-shaped rustic soap dish made from real slate.

So come and discover our wonderful natural French soaps – Shop Now>

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The French soap store is now open!
December 10, 2020

The French Soap Store is now open!

Bonjour and welcome to the French Soap Store. We are delighted to bring you some of the finest natural French soaps direct to your door.

Organic Donkey Milk Soaps All our French soaps are traditionally handcrafted in Provence using 100% natural ingredients.

Our sumptuous natural French soap bars are wonderfully moisturising and last for ages, made with nourishing plant oils, organic shea butter and fragrances from Grasse.

The organic donkey milk soaps, enriched with fresh milk from farms in Provence, are incredibly mild and full of nutrients that soften, smooth and soothe even the most delicate skin.

Our traditional Savon de Marseille soaps are the genuine French soap cubes. Handmade with a Savon de Marseille Olive 300gminimum of 72% olive or vegetable oil, this natural block of soap can be used to clean everything from stone floors to sensitive faces.

The solid French shampoo soap bars are the ideal plastic-free alternative to bottled shampoo. Each one is cold-pressed, chemical-free and handmade using nourishing natural oils, milk and shea butter and can be used on the hair, face, beard and body.

Exfoliating french soapsOur handmade exfoliating soap bars gently scrub and buff while cleansing the body. Made with real plant extracts such as mixed herbs and lavender flowers, these natural soap bars have wonderful scents as well as fantastic exfoliating benefits.

30g heart gift soapAnd the Écolier French oval soap bars are handmade in Marseille. These oval bars can be used with rotary wall-mounted soap holders or hung on the rope so the soap dries faster and lasts longer.

 

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