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Loxwood village fete and fun dog show
August 13, 2021

Loxwood village feteThe French Soap Store is delighted to announce that we will have a stand at our local village fete in Loxwood on Saturday, August the 21st from 11 am until 4 pm.

This family affair includes events such as a Fun Dog Show, Children’s Races, Punch & Judy, Magic Show, Bouncy Castle, Slinfold Concert Band, The North Singers, Face Painting as well as an excellent selection of stalls, Tombola, Grand Draw, Licensed Bar, Barbecue, Teas and many other attractions.

Our stand will include all the usual favourites French market soaps, organic donkey milk soaps and exfoliating soap bars, all of which can be purchased, 4 for £12. Our fabulous 240g soap on a rope (Savon de l’écolier) has a special offer, buy 3 and get a free 60g French guest soap. Plus sensational summer offermany more …

So put the date in your diary and come and enjoy the fun!

If you can’t get there just remember there is still our sizzling summer offer of 15% off any combination of our fabulous natural French soaps, but hurry this offer ends soon!

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#PlasticFreeJuly: switch to natural soap bars
July 1, 2021

#PlasticFreeJulyAre you taking part in #PlasticFreeJuly this year? Switching to our natural solid soap bars is a great way to reduce plastic waste.

Plastic Free July is a global annual campaign which encourages people to cut down on single use plastic and help to protect the planet.

The problem is even everyday tasks, like washing our hands, our hair or our home, can use numerous plastic bottles of shower gel, liquid soap, shampoo and detergent. That adds up to a lot of plastic, especially if you’re part of a large family.

So, how can you use less plastic? One simple step is to simply replace your plastic products with solid bars of soap, like the natural soap bars we stock here at the French Soap Store.

Our natural French zero-waste soaps are free from plastic and chemicals, which makes them better for the environment and better for your skin too.

Did you know you can shampoo with a solid bar of soap? Our organic solid French shampoo soap bars are the ideal plastic-free alternative to bottled shampoo. They last for ages too. Each one is chemical-free and handmade using nourishing natural oils.

You can clean just about everything with our traditional SAVON DE MARSEILLE. This handcrafted soap block is naturally anti-bacterial and can be used to clean everything from stone floors and delicate clothes. It’s so gentle on the skin, fabrics and the environment, we just add grated soap flakes directly to the wash.

Lose your bottle and choose solid soap

So, go on, take part in #PlasticFreeJuly and treat yourself to some natural plastic-free soap.

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Sensational Summer Offer!
June 24, 2021

sensational summer offerGet 15% off all our natural French soaps in our sensational summer offer!

Looking forward to the long hot summer days ahead? Then why not grab yourself a bargain in our super summer sale?

With 15% off your order of any combination of our fabulous natural French soaps, what’s not to like?!

Just add the code SUMMER15 at checkout and 15% of the total cost of your order will be deducted – it’s as simple as that.

But hurry as this offer is for a limited time only – a bit like our summer …

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Top to toe soap bars for every body
June 10, 2021

Natural-French-soapThere’s everything to love about our solid French soap bars. They’re 100% natural, vegan friendly and completely free from chemicals and synthetic additives – just simply made from gorgeous natural ingredients. They’re all you need to gently clean and nourish your face, hands, body and hair… and care for the environment too.

Treat your face to the finest care

Have you discovered our range of ultra-pure natural French soaps made with olive and coconut oils and organic shea butter? They feel fabulous on your face and because they’re so incredibly gentle they’re perfect for anyone with very sensitive skin.

shampoo-soap-barsNourish your hair naturally

Say goodbye to plastic bottles and chemicals and say hello to soft, shiny, healthy hair. Your hair needs as much gentle care as your skin, but many shampoos contain irritating detergents, foaming agents and preservatives that can make your scalp flaky or itchy. So, do try this natural solid shampoo bar. I love it. It’s easy to travel with too. 

Exfoliating Soap Lavender Flowers125gBuff your body with our exfoliating soaps

Scrub a dub dub with our sensational French exfoliating soaps. They contain real pieces of fruits and plants. The lavender bar for instance contains crushed lavender flowers from the fields of Provence. It feels so good to gently and naturally exfoliate your body and remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin smooth, fresh and healthy.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to natural soap

Father's-Day-giftsWith everyone handwashing more frequently these days, and more of us wanting to ditch single-use plastic and use fewer chemicals, our natural and sustainable French market gift soaps are perfect for friends, family and guests. Oh, and don’t forget Father’s Day – we’ve got some wonderful gift ideas for him here. Many guys have sensitive, dry or easily irritated skin who would appreciate our natural French soaps.

If you have any questions about our soaps or gifts, do get in touch with me, Katie, on 07867 486402 or email me at info@frenchsoapstore.co.uk and I’ll be very happy to help.

 

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Father’s Day Gifts from the French Soap Store
May 27, 2021

Father’s Day is the time of year we celebrate the loving and caring men in our lives. A card with a special message will let him know how much you appreciate all of his advice and unconditional support. This day also gives us the opportunity to show every father how much they mean to their families.

Fathers-Day-GiftTo help you make dad feel special, we’ve listed a selection of Father’s Day quotes to celebrate their contribution to our families.

Whether it’s an uncle who’s inspired you, a granddad who always puts a smile on your face or your husband who’s been a wonderful father to your children, you’re sure to find the perfect sentiment.

For that extra special touch, pair your heart-warming card with a Father’s Day gift he will love. We have three unique gift sets containing some of the UK’s finest small-batch craft beers from The Crafty Brewing Company* in Surrey and our traditional Fathers-day-gift-20french soaps handcrafted in Marseille. This means you’ll be able to serve him delicious drinks and pamper him with his own luxury soap bars – all in one Father’s Day gift.

A Refreshing Choice gift set for £15 with two natural French market soaps and four cans of delicious craft beer.

Happy Hour gift set for £20 containing three bottles of craft beer, three aromatic soaps and our hemp soap bag.

Fathers-Day-giftCrafted to Perfection gift set for £25 – this is the big one containing four different bottles of craft beer, two French market soaps, rustic soap on a rope, and five gift soaps.

And if you need any help putting together a custom made Father’s Day gift please get in touch with Katie now on 07867 486402 or email info@frenchsoapstore.co.uk and she’ll be delighted to help.

FATHER’S DAY QUOTES

  • “Dad: A son’s first hero, a daughter’s first love.” —Unknown
  • “The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched.” —Justin Ricklefs
  • “It is a wise father that knows his own child.” —William Shakespeare
  • “One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” —George Herbert
  • “A girl’s first true love is her father.” —Marisol Santiago
  • “A father’s smile has been known to light up a child’s entire day.” —Susan Gale
  • “A father doesn’t tell you that he loves you. He shows you.” —Dimitri the Stoneheart
  • “Fathers just have a way of putting everything together.” —Erika Cosby
  • “Behind every great daughter is a truly amazing father.” —Unknown
  • “To her, the name of father was another name for love.” —Fanny Fern
  • “The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.” —Tim Russert
  • “No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word―” —Lydia Maria Child
  • “A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” —Steve Martin
  • “When my father didn’t have my hand, he had my back.” —Linda Poindexter
  • “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” —Unknown
  • “The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking.” —Dan Pearce
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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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Uses for Savon de Marseille French soap
March 31, 2021

Savon-de-Marseille-natural french soapAfter our last blog so many of you have been asking about Savon de Marseille French soap and its uses. So here are some top tips for getting the most from this great versatile French market soap.

Savon de Marseille soap is a firm favourite in our house, due to it being so pure and gentle, and it has natural anti-bacterial properties, which is also a bonus! We have found it lasts twice as long as ordinary soaps. It can be grated, shredded or blended to be used in different ways around the home, so is great value too.

Homemade laundry soap

To make homemade laundry soap*, grate a cup of Savon de Marseille French soap and melt this into about 3 to 4 litres of boiling water. Take it off the heat to cool slightly then add about half a cup of bicarbonate of soda, stirring well until the soap is dissolved. It should look milk-like in colour. Pour the milky liquid into an empty bottle and it’s ready to use. We recommend shaking the bottle before use. The bicarbonate of soda will act as a softening agent in the water and fight help get rid of odours. You can also add half a cup of vinegar to the mix as this will act as a fabric softener too.

Savon-de-Marseille-french-soap*Quantities are approximate and for guidance only as can be adjusted to personal preference.

For stains, you can use the Anti Stain Savon de Marseille soap (Savon Detachant) which is specifically for removing stubborn stains. Or you can use the traditional Savon de Marseille soap just by rubbing the cube when slightly damp onto the affected area. Let the garment dry and then wash it as normal. This artisan French soap can be used for most stains, and with four children this gets used a lot in my household!

Cleaning art brushes

For the artists out there Savon de Marseille Artisan French soap is great for cleaning your brushes! Add warm water to the circular indent in the soap cube and rub the brushes, et voilà, beautifully clean! It also works on make-up brushes using the same technique.

Pest control for your summer plants

artisan-french-soapI love this one! I am not very green-fingered in the garden but this tip is great to know as it can be used on all plants including edible ones such as fruit trees and grapevines as once they are rinsed the fruit is safe to eat. It has saved our lime tree many times! In a spray bottle pop in 2 tablespoons of grated Savon de Marseille Natural French soap and fill up with hot but not boiling water. Shake the bottle until you can see all the grated soap has dissolved, and you have a great safe eco-friendly anti-pest spray. The soapy liquid is best stored in a spray bottle rather than a watering can.

So our luxury French soaps, made in Marseille, Provence, can be used in a variety of ways other than washing your hands and body.

We have a 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 personalised 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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