The Soap Story | Blog

With talk of current lockdown restrictions starting to be eased and phased out it is more important than ever to stay safe and clean when considering getting back to some sort of normality.  From the very beginning of the coronavirus outbreak the messaging was clear around preventing the spread; wash your hands frequently with soap or use hand sanitizer. We like to think we’ve got a pretty cool range of soap to also prevent the spread of ‘BORING OLD SOAP PRODUCTS disease’. However with the increasing demand for antibacterial soap... Read More

Hand washing is a hot topic at the moment thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. And if the supermarket shelves give us any sort of clue… We’ve clearly been living around some stinkers for a while!  With health authorities advising people to wash their hands regularly, for at least 20 seconds each time, is liquid soap better than a bar of soap? Is a bar of soap full of bacteria? Why are my hands so dry? Let’s bust some myths and then summarize our list of benefits!   Bacteria – are... Read More

Starting to feel conscious of Coronaviris as it’s getting closer and bigger each day – we feel you. But what is (COVID-19) and what can you do to help protect yourself and those around you?  The virus was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019 and has since spread into a worldwide panic. Coronaviruses (CoV) are actually a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases and they’ve been around for years! However a novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new... Read More

Ahh February, the month where couples celebrate their sickenly sweet relationships, where besties unite for gal-entines, where some people avoid the whole thing, where the mornings and nights start to feel brighter filling us with a bit of hope as we look forward to Spring and wish the January Blues a big fat CYA!  February 2020 at The Soap Story brings new products, Valentines Bundles as well as a mental health highlight for the Time to Talk initiative. Find out more:  Valentines Bundles For him, for Her, for you –... Read More

Detox is definitely a buzzword for January. It’s associated with fad diets, green smoothies, complicated and unrealistic regimes which can ultimately lead to disappointment and worst of all – feeling like you’ve let yourself down.  That’s why we’ve put together a soap-er simple plan to help you remove impurities, toxins and sooo 2019 dead skin. Instead we’re going to help you renew and nourish your skin – the biggest organ in your body (freaky we know).  If you’ve over indulged in the Christmas festivities you’re not alone in wanting to... Read More

Soap Story Foam Soaps are a must have for your getting clean routine, especially if you’re a busy bee… here’s why! It’s fast and fun! Watch the liquid transform into foam at the push of a pump, then you’re ready to go – just like magic! No lathering necessary, which means less wastage too! There’s no ONE way to use it! Our Foam Soap is another soap-er smart multi-functional product. Use by the sink on your hands, used in the shower, in the bath, on a puff or sponge!  ... Read More

Our wibbly, wobbly Jelly Soaps are made with moisturising seaweed extract carrageenan and enriched with beautiful essential oils making them not only fantastically fun to use, but also amazing for your skin and mood! (As if you don’t know that already!) BANG Jelly Soap with peppermint essential oil, awakens the senses with freshness and is the perfect way to start the day! But what are the top benefits of bathing with peppermint essential oils? It comforts headache pain. BANG BANG BANG! Who’s there? Don’t worry it’s just our Jelly Soap... Read More

Okay, so you already know our products are fabulously fresh and fun, full of top notch ingredients and pretty darn colourful; but did you know kids also LOVE to use our soap?

The patchouli plant is a bushy herb that’s part of the mint family, and has long stems with purple or white flowers. The fragrance has an exotic, earthy musk and is truly beautiful! We use Patchouli in our Chillax Jelly Soap because it smells incredible, and is also great for your body and your mind! Here’s 6 benefits of using Patchouli Essential Oils: Patchouli is relaxing, uplifting and has antidepressant properties! Making the aroma fantastic for your mind and mood. This is why patchouli essential oil is so frequently used in... Read More

SO…… We decided it would be a good idea to push ourselves as a team and complete the 58KM Gran Fondo Giro D’Italia Northern Ireland together. What made it an even better idea? …To raise much needed funds for Parkinson’s UK. We are not professional cyclists, we cycle for a bit of fun, so taking part in an event like this as a team was challenging and very rewarding! We are delighted to have raised a great total of £895.50 + gift aid!! (Thank you!!) Parkinson’s can affect anyone at... Read More