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The Soapstress

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 414 820 874

Address: Camden 2570 Sydney, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 It’s simple but not easy. It has taken me literally years of honing my skills as a soap maker to come to the point where I am confident with my products. Yes, years!! Perhaps I might not have started if I knew the road would be so long and hard ... On the other side of those struggles and facing new ones of how to grow and scale our business am so glad I did persevere and I want to thank my husband Michael. He has always supported me and built me up when I was overwhelmed or discouraged. Thank you my love. So it got me thinking of all the people out there who maybe don’t have a great support team cheering them on, or to the mumma who has a dream, this post I dedicate to all of you. Keep going, bob and weave the punches, try and learn from every mistake. You’ll be glad you did xx

24.01.2022 Jumping into the school holidays

23.01.2022 Our eucalyptus trees endure so much. It’s either feast or famine for these guys. After all the devastation of the 2019 fires, I’m happy to see lush new growth after all the rain we have had. And just a reminder that from every sale we plant one tree in #Australia with the help and support of our friends at @onetreeplanted

23.01.2022 Nature’s colour palette Did you know that all these colours were achieved by using natural clays, essential oils and even food? That’s a big part of our business philosophy- We believe that natural is best!

20.01.2022 H E L L O S P R I N G The same way your house accumulates a bit of extra dust and cobwebs over winter, your skin needs a bit of preparation to get ready for the gorgeous warm days ahead! Exfoliate,Exfoliate, Exfoliate!... Exfoliating will shed old, dry skin. Exfoliating will reveal new dewy . bright skin! Exfoliating will help your skin absorb sunscreen and all your your skincare better! Our Coconut & Lime scrub is a great natural exfoliant. No plastic beads, just scrubby white sugar and a blend of nourishing oils to leave you feeling baby soft and silky smooth.

20.01.2022 Thank you for all your orders (and super lovely messages) We still have 1 more @handmadecanberra market this Saturday {we’re going to add in the Sunday too because #lifegetsbusy } with 20% off storewide #handmadevirtual Orders $100+ also receive Free Shipping

18.01.2022 All our products are handmade and our team is our family! I formulate all our products but I’d be nothing without the efforts of my children and husband. Each bottle is hand filled and hand labeled, each bar of soap is cut and I want add a special mention and thank you the washer of all the dirty pots at the end of the day #myteam #familybusiness

17.01.2022 Have a be-YOU-tiful week(end) my gorgeous ladies! P.S. Send this post to someone who needs the reminder.

17.01.2022 Thank you for your beautiful review Beverley! *doing a literal happy dance!*

17.01.2022 Night Body Oil is a beautiful addition to your night time routine to ease you into a restful night of sleep. Blended with a powerhouse of essential oils - lavender, roman chamomile and sandalwood it smells calming and familiar. Perfect to use at bedtime for each and every member of the family It’s also food for your skin Hero plant oils in this body oil formulation include macadamia, avocado, jojoba and sweet almond.

17.01.2022 Our process is slow. And that’s exactly how we like it! I love the philosophy behind the slow movement and we certainly live our lives in this way, but I run my business this way too. It is a cultural revolution against the notion that faster is better. The slow philosophy is not about doing everything at a snails pace. It’s about seeking to do everything at the right pace. Savouring the hours and minutes rather than just counting them. Do everything as well as possible inst...ead of as fast as possible. It’s about quality over quantity in everything from work to food to parenting Carl Honoré See more

16.01.2022 You have heard that body oils hydrate and moisturise right? Well that statement is half true.. Oils are definitely part of the moisturising process for sure, but a more accurate answer involves another key player..water ... Firstly, one must understand that oil and water play very different roles in hydrating and moisturising. Water is essential for hydration -as are other humectants like glycerin (which is left on your skin after using one of our soap bars ) Oil {or deliciously whipped Shea Butter in our case} seals in moisture just like plastic wrap- but for your skin! Did you just get a visual of your body wrapped in glad wrap Because what good is moisture if it evaporates right off your body? After showering with one of our beautiful bars, don’t dry off. Instead, use all that water on your skin and lock it in with our gorgeously fluffy and nourishing Mousse! That’s why we say our Mousse is the king of kings in the world of making your skin feel and look it’s best.

16.01.2022 That’s a wrap! Thank you for the support this year, despite no physical markets we have had a huge year of trading. It’s true you know, about the happy dance a business owner does when a sale comes through. Each and every order is appreciated and it is our hope that your purchase brings you joy!... We are going to take some time over the break to plan, restock and rest. Stay safe, From our family to yours xx

15.01.2022 It’s not just me- it’s the husband and the children! haha and nanna if she’s nearby! Your purchases are supporting our family and we are so so grateful! We have tagged some of our favourite local businesses. Check them out and see if they can fill a need you have #nothingisbetterthanhandmade Keep those dollars local and support #smallbusiness Keeping those hard earned dollars in your local community could be the difference between a family scraping by or thriv...ing - We love supporting our local artisans #lovelocalcamden 20% off this weekend use code HANDMADEVIRTUAL + free shipping sales $100+ See more

15.01.2022 Tomorrow is the final @handmadecanberra market Code HANDMADEVIRTUAL for 20% off + FREE SHIPPING orders $100+ This weekend

14.01.2022 This weekend is the @handmadecanberra market and we’re going virtual again! I long for the day to see you all in person and hopefully we will soon - In the meanwhile, jump onto their website and browse the directory. You’ll find us in the skincare section and our special offer is...drum roll please...20% off ... Use code HANDMADEVIRTUAL to snag your discount. SATURDAY ONLY . #handmadevirtual #thesoapstress See more

14.01.2022 Probably sounds a bit basic, but water is a pretty big deal as far as your skin is concerned. Think of it this way - like the rest of the human body, skin is composed primarily of water, right? But since it's also exposed to the elements, it can lose that water easily and quickly dry out. Water is like the fountain of youth for skin, no magical additives needed. It gets some water during showers and baths, but much of the water skin soaks up comes from the inside, meaning yo...u're the one who's in charge of putting it there. And water is very beneficial for skin. For example, it keeps the cells big and juicy, which can help make wrinkles less noticeable. It also works to increase blood flow and clear away built-up toxins. So the more water the better. . . #thesoapstress

13.01.2022 Slow down Sunday: How are you relaxing today?

11.01.2022 I spent a significant portion of the break researching new scent blends for our bar soaps. I love playing with #essentialoils We’ll always keep our favourite bars for our die hard fans (mine is the Bay leaf and Orange and the Pumpkin facial soap) but I’m sure you’ll love what I’ve come up with As you may know, we only use essential oils in our body bars and the list is literally endless with all the scent varieties on offer.... What are your favourite blends? Let us know in the comments

09.01.2022 The weekend: the perfect time to get dirty then get clean again . . . #thesoapstress

08.01.2022 One day I’ll be saying there are 3 generations of soap makers in this picture.

06.01.2022 One question we’re asked all the time is do we make our soap from scratch? Today, we wanted to share the answer and hopefully save a few of you some trouble of googling ingredients and going down the rabbit hole on unpronounceable ingredients. The long and short answer is YES!... That’s why we’re called The Soapstress The same way you’d expect a Seamstress to make your clothes, a Soapstress makes your soap! You can buy lots of pre-made soap bases on the internet but that’s not our jam! We love all the nerdy science and the most important thing to us is achieving specific qualities from our soap, and we can do that by choosing our plant oils . We don’t want it to be too cleansing that it strips all the skins natural sebum We want to leave our hands feeling clean, soft and smelling amazing! . . #thesoapstress

05.01.2022 Welcome back everyone, I hope your holidays were filled with love and laughter and a little bit too much delicious food. I just love this time of year. It is full of so much enthusiasm and energy! This year I start the year with great goals like eating cleaner (we have been vegan for a little over a year), moving my body more, reading books that inspire and being more present and connected with people I love #goals ... One goal I made 13 years ago was to use skincare that was clean and green Your skin absorbs everything you put on it and where do you think it goes after that? Dermal absorption is the transport of a chemical from the outer surface of the skin into both the skin and the body. Um, no thanks! And while we aren’t striving for perfection this is something we can totally achieve! Ditch the supermarket body wash that smells like artificial coconuts and consider using a natural handcrafted soap. This the EASIEST resolution you can make and keep in 2021 for yourself and the planet *pictured is a batch of our liquid soap scented in #lemonmyrtle The ingredients read; Olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, potassium hydroxide, distilled water, lemon Myrtle essential oil. ** no potassium hydroxide remains in the finished product

05.01.2022 Every once in a while, you come across a quote that completely hits home. This one does for us! . #thesoapstress

04.01.2022 Happy Saturday

03.01.2022 For skin that needs some loving

02.01.2022 Happy Saturday on this cold and windy morning. Don’t forget today is the @handmadecanberra virtual market. Enjoy a saving of 20% Use code HANDMADEVIRTUAL today only!!