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It’s that time of the year again, even though last March feels like yesterday, believe it or not, it was actually a full year ago?! If you’re like me, you’ve probably exhausted lockdown activities over the last 12 months, so when it comes to Mother’s Day you’re feeling a bit lost? Am I right? However, whether we can see our mums in person or not, Mother’s Day 2021 is a chance to celebrate everything she does for us and it turns out, there are plenty of ways to make her... Read More

Tree-Nation is a non-profit organisation that allows companies to plant trees all around the world and offset their CO2 emissions. At The Soap Story we’re delighted to have set up our very own forest. Now when customers spend £20 on our products, we’ll plant a tree in The Soap Story forest for free! But why? Planting trees has been proven to be one of the most efficient solutions to fight Climate Change. Climate Change is caused by greenhouse gas emissions, of which CO2 is by far the most important one.... Read More

Bathing has a long and detailed history. A good bath might be seen as a little luxury now and then, but beyond some essential self-care, what are the top benefits of having a bath? 01: Fall asleep faster Taking a hot bath before bed could help you sleep better, especially if the water temperature and timing of the bath are just right. Research shows that,’bathing for 90 minutes before bed in water at 40°C to 43°C did the trick to help people get the best quality sleep. Bathing at that... Read More

Hey Santa, just checking in because this year has been a toughy, and I’m sure this Christmas will be very different as well. But don’t worry we’re here to help.  Our Soap Squad Experts have been developing a ‘Shop by Recipient‘ catalogue on www.thesoapstory.com, which we hope will make your life a bit easier this festive season. Not only the standard ‘For Him’ and ‘For Her’, but now we’re introducing gift highlights for characteristics and personalities.  For example, meet Sophie. Sophie has a gorgeous golden tan all season long, even... Read More

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