So, you’ve finally gotten your hands on a beautiful, skin-loving bar of handmade soap from My Soaps—awesome choice! But now you’re wondering… how do I make sure this amazing bar lasts as long as possible?
Handmade soap is packed with natural ingredients, rich oils, and nourishing ingredients that love your skin. But because it doesn’t contain synthetic hardeners like commercial soaps, a little extra care goes a long way in keeping your bar firm, fresh, and long-lasting.
Let’s dive into the best ways to store, use, and extend the life of your handmade soap!
1. Keep It Dry Between Uses
The number one reason handmade soap melts too fast? It sits in water. Handmade soap is naturally softer than commercial soap, so if it’s left in a puddle or constantly wet, it’ll break down quickly. And there are no chemicals in our soap to prevent that from happening.
Use a well-draining soap dish – A dish with slats or ridges allows air to circulate, keeping your bar dry.
Avoid letting it sit in the shower – Place your soap in a dry spot when you're done using it.
Turn your bar – If you use a soap dish, flip your bar every few days to help it dry evenly.
2. Use a Soap Saver or Mesh Bag 🛁✨
Want to get every last bit of your soap while creating extra lather? A soap saver bag is your best friend!
Pop your soap inside a natural fiber soap bag and use it like a washcloth—it helps exfoliate and prevents waste.
Use small soap slivers – When your bar gets tiny, don’t toss it! Add those leftover pieces into the bag for continued use.
Hang it up after use – Let it air dry to extend its lifespan.
3. Cut Your Bar into Smaller Pieces
If you want to make your handmade soap last even longer, try this simple trick:
Slice a large bar in half or quarters and use one piece at a time. This prevents the entire bar from getting soft too quickly, helping each piece last longer. It’s also a great way to travel with your soap without taking the whole bar!
4. Store Extra Bars Properly
Stocking up on your favorite My Soaps bars? Make sure you store them correctly!
Keep them in a cool, dry place – Humidity is the enemy of handmade soap.
Let them breathe – Unlike commercial soap, handmade soap continues to cure over time, so store them in a breathable container (not airtight plastic).
Try a linen or paper bag – This helps absorb excess moisture and keeps your bars fresh.
5. Give Your Soap a Break
If you rotate between different scents (because, let’s be real, who can choose just one?), don’t leave all your bars in the shower at once!
Use one bar at a time and store the others in a dry space until you’re ready for a scent switch. This helps prevent unnecessary exposure to moisture and extends the life of each bar.
Handmade Soap: A Little Care Goes a Long Way!
Taking care of your handmade soap isn’t hard—it just takes a few simple tweaks to your routine. And trust us, when you do, you’ll get the most out of your luxurious, skin-loving bars.
🌿 Longer-lasting soap = more skin-nourishing goodness = better value for you!
So go ahead, stock up on your favorites at My Soaps and enjoy every last lather—without worrying about waste!
✨ Shop Now & Treat Your Skin Right! ✨
Who knew soap care could be this easy (and fun)? 😉 🧼💦
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