Woe Be Gone Handmade Natural Soap

CARE & SHELF LIFE

• Cold process soaps are softer than commercial soaps because they retain their natural glycerine, a natural by-product of soap-making. Also, we do not use any waxes to harden our soaps.
• Do not store unopened soap in a damp place. Many of our customers keep their favourite BOH soaps in their cupboard as a air freshener
• Our soap and its packaging may become damp during monsoons due to high glycerine content. THIS IS NORMAL and a sign of a good quality soap. Read more about this phenomenon here.
• As far as shelf life goes, a bar will usually last about  two years before the fragrance fades and the oils lose their nourishing properties. It’s still good soap; it just won’t smell as pretty. Some fragrances fade quicker than others, like citrus oils and lavender.

FAQs

How long will it last?

It should last for 20-30 washes if kept dry between uses. You can use it daily if you need to!

 

Will it lessen my tanning / pigmentation?

Maybe! Our soaps have natural skin-lightening ingredients like carrot juice, cucumber juice, and rice flour. These help lighten your skin but cannot completely eliminate tanning / pigmentation. To speed up the process, you may wish to use a homemade ubtan—find recipes in our Happyness Handbook!

Can I wash my face with it?

Definitely! All our soaps are formulated to be gentle on facial skin. BoH products are gentle on delicate facial skin unlike commercial soaps that leave you with a dry, tight, and uncomfortable feeling. This happens because most of your store-bought soaps contain harsh synthetics, dyes, and fragrances. These chemicals stay on your skin even after your bath and create problems such as dry skin and allergies. If a BOH soap is not suitable for facial use, it will be specified on the product page.

Should I use a moisturizer afterwards?

Yes, but stay clear of synthetic moisturizers. You can use one of our natural facial serums

 

 

Can this be used on dogs?

Yes! Our shampoo bars are a great alternative to chemical pet shampoos and don’t pose a risk even if the dog licks the lather (our dogs do that). We bathe our dogs with our shampoo bars – they love it and we love how soft their fur gets!

Why does it melt so quickly?

Glycerine makes our soaps softer than commercial soaps. It draws moisture out of the atmosphere to itself to leave your skin feeling incredibly smooth. This property of glycerine results in beads of water on the soap surface, a phenomenon called ‘sweating.’ Sweating is a sign of a good, moisturizing soap. Read on to learn how to make your soapy happyness last longer!

How can I make my bar last longer?

Before use, keep your shampoo bar in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated spot out of direct sunlight. Don’t store it in your bathroom before opening, even if that’s where you’ll use it eventually. The humidity will melt the glycerine, which will then evaporate, and we don’t want that to happen! Avoid holding your shampoo bar in the shower stream. Keep it on a well-draining soap dish, not sitting in water. Your bar will usually last about a year before the fragrance fades and the oils lose their nourishing properties.