Published: 4/03/2025
Our original round glycerine soaps go back to the 90’s, and have remained a firm favourite with our customers. These soaps are made using the hot process method.
Hydrating, soothing and pampering; we use plant-based glycerine, making them totally bio-degradable, as well as wonderfully rich and moisturising. Originally, we set out to reformulate, replace and expand our glycerine soap range but when we asked our customers they said ‘no, please don’t change them.’
So, these soaps are here to stay, but we suspect you’ll also be tempted by one of our palm-free glycerine soaps too.
What’s in our round glycerine soaps?
- Glycerine – derived from rapeseed oil, glycerine has moisturising properties, softening the skin after use.
- Aqua – we use good old Yorkshire water. It acts as a solvent keeping oil and dirt bound to the chelating agents in solution so it’ll go down the plug hole.
- Sodium stearate – is derived from rapeseed and is a chelating agent. It binds to oil and dirt particles and keeps them in the water.
- Propylene glycol – this is a synthetic ingredient. It’s used as a viscosity modifier in the soap. It changes the melting and setting temperature of the soap, giving a time window where the soap is liquid and can be made into bars.
- Sorbitol – derived from corn syrup. It helps to make our soap formula thick and stable. As a humectant, it is skin conditioning and prevents moisture loss from your skin.
- Sodium laurate – this can be derived from both RSPO certified palm and coconut oils and acts as a very effective foaming and cleansing agent. It surrounds dirt and oil and enables them to be removed from skin and clothes with water.
- Sodium laureth sulfate – this can also be derived from both RSPO certified palm and coconut oils and is a surface-active agent or surfactant. It’s partly water-soluble and partly oil-soluble. This quality allows any oil and dirt to be easily washed away.
- Sodium chloride (aka salt) – we use pure salt to help thicken the soap solution.
- Sodium lauryl sulfate – another ingredient that can sometimes be derived from either RSPO certified palm or coconut oils. This works as a surfactant, trapping oil-based dirt so that it can be rinsed away with water. It’s also an effective foaming agent, turning liquid into foam to create a rich creamy lather.
- Stearic acid – derived from RSPO certified palm oil, it’s used as a thickening agent for our bars and makes for a more luxurious soap. (is this still included in our round glycerine soaps?)
- Lauric acid – derived from coconut and used along with our other ingredients, this helps to keep our bars hard and creates fluffy bubbles. It also creates a super cleansing bar. (is this still included in our round glycerine soaps?)
- Pentasodium pentetate – this is a synthetic chelating agent and is used to prevent various mineral components from binding together and negatively affecting our bar formulation. This is a metal chelate which attracts metal ions found in water which can cause rancidity in the soap. Rancidity can change the colour and smell of the soap bar so chelates are used to prevent this from happening in the home/kitchen. (this doesn’t seem to be included in the ingredients of the soaps?)
- Tetrasodium etidronate – is a safe synthetic ingredient. It acts as a chelating agent grabbing hold of any free metal ions found in hard water aiding saponification. It also reduces the hardness of water, providing a soft feel to the skin.
This forms the base of our round glycerine soap bars to which we add essential oils.
Fragrances
- Mandarin – A deliciously fragranced soap to bring out the escapist in you, just close your eyes and away you go.
Glycerine, aqua, sodium stearate, propylene glycol, sorbitol, sodium laurate*, sodium laureth sulfate*, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate*, stearic acid**, lauric acid, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, tetrasodium etridronate, parfum (blend of essential oils) contains citral, citronellol, coumarin, geraniol, limonene, linalool. *derived from coconut/sustainably sourced palm **derived from sustainably sourced palm
- Hemp & Vitamin E – Deeply cleansing hemp combines with anti-ageing vitamin E oil in this soothing gentle soap.
Glycerine, aqua, sodium stearate, propylene glycol, sorbitol, sodium laurate*, sodium laureth sulfate*, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate*, stearic acid**, lauric acid, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, tetrasodium etridronate, cannabis sativa (hemp) essential oil, triticum vulgare (vitamin e from wheat germ oil). *derived from coconut/sustainably sourced palm **derived from sustainably sourced palm
- Lavender & Vetiver – Reviving and invigorating this complex blend of essential oils has lovely citrus top notes combined with musky amber cedarwood and oak moss.
Glycerine, aqua, sodium stearate, propylene glycol, sorbitol, sodium laurate*, sodium laureth sulfate*, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate*, stearic acid**, lauric acid, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, tetrasodium etridronate, pigment violet 15, parfum (blend of essential oils) contains limonene. *derived from coconut/sustainably sourced palm **derived from sustainably sourced palm
- Orange Blossom – Opulent and uniquely floral it’s like perfume in a bar. Care for your skin with this nourishing bouquet of essential oils and skin loving ingredients.
Glycerine, aqua, sodium stearate, propylene glycol, sorbitol, sodium laurate*, sodium laureth sulfate*, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate*, stearic acid**, lauric acid, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, tetrasodium etridronate, cinnamon, parfum (blend of essential oils) contains limonene, linalool. *derived from coconut/sustainably sourced palm **derived from sustainably sourced palm
- Rose & Geranium – Restore your equilibrium with this luxurious and silky soap. It’s a gentle and relaxing soap; perfect for dry skin.
Glycerine, aqua, sodium stearate, propylene glycol, sorbitol, sodium laurate*, sodium laureth sulfate*, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate*, stearic acid**, lauric acid, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, tetrasodium etridronate, pelargonium graveolens (geranium) essential oil contains citronellol, geraniol; rosa (rose petals). *derived from coconut/sustainably sourced palm **derived from sustainably sourced palm
- White Lavender – This calming and stress relieving soap with antibacterial properties will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.
Glycerine, aqua, sodium stearate, propylene glycol, sorbitol, sodium laurate*, sodium laureth sulfate*, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate*, stearic acid**, lauric acid, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, tetrasodium etridronate, lavandula augustifolia (lavender) essential oil contains linalool. *derived from coconut/sustainably sourced palm **derived from sustainably sourced palm
- Grapefruit & Aloe Vera – This rich and uplifting soap helps look after oily skin, leaving it feeling toned, refreshed and invigorated.
Glycerine, aqua, sodium stearate, propylene glycol, sorbitol, sodium laurate*, sodium laureth sulfate*, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate*, stearic acid**, lauric acid, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, tetrasodium etridronate, aloe barbaris (aloe vera), citrus grandis (grapefruit) essential oil contains limonene. *derived from coconut/sustainably sourced palm **derived from sustainably sourced palm
- Almond Milk – Reminiscent of holidays past and those yet to come this aromatic soap will nourish your very being with its heady scent.
Glycerine, aqua, sodium stearate, propylene glycol, sorbitol, sodium laurate*, sodium laureth sulfate*, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate*, stearic acid**, lauric acid, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, tetrasodium etridronate, parfum (blend of essential oils) contains coumarin, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, linalool. *derived from coconut/sustainably sourced palm **derived from sustainably sourced palm