Handmade cold process soap is rich in plant oils and natural glycerin. It “drinks” water from the air more easily than factory soap, so if you keep it the wrong way it can turn soft, grow water drops, or spoil early. Follow this easy guide to help every bar stay hard and fresh.

1. Basic Rules: Dry · Airy · Away From Sun

• Keep it dry and airy
  Put your soap in a cool, dry place with good air flow. Keep it out of direct sun, damp corners, and high heat.

• Use a draining soap dish or mat
  Choose a dish with holes or ridges so water can run off. Rinse and dry the dish itself now and then.💡 Tip: We offer a natural luffa cushion made from plant material. It helps soap dry quickly, keeps surfaces clean, and is fully compostable. Simple, natural, and plastic-free.

• No long baths for the soap
  After washing, let the bar drip for a few seconds and place it back on the dry dish. If you can, hang the bar in a mesh bag to speed up drying.

2. Small Habits That Add Up

• Put it back right away
  When you finish washing, return the bar to its draining dish or hanging bag so water does not collect under it.

• Flip the bar sometimes
  Turn the soap over every so often so the side that touches the dish can also meet the air. This stops one side from sinking or going mushy.

3. Storing for a Long Time

• Leave a gap
  If you store many bars, place them on a rack or wrap them in kraft paper, leaving space between each bar so air can move.

• Turn every two weeks
  Give each bar a spin or change its side so all faces can “breathe.”

• Seal and chill only when fully cured
  Once a bar is fully cured (rock-hard and 100 % dry), you may store in an airtight container. Cool, dry air can make it last up to two years.

• Keep away from metal
  Metal can speed up oil spoilage. Choose paper, wood, or glass containers instead of metal tins.

4. Quick Q & A

Q: How soon should I use a new bar?
A: Best within 12 months. The sooner you use it, the fresher the scent and lather.

Q: What if I see white dust or water drops?
A: The white dust is “soap ash.” Just wipe it off with a damp cloth. If you see water drops, dry the bar and improve air flow.

Q: Can I store soap in a wardrobe for scent?
A: We don’t recommend it. Handmade soap is sensitive to moisture, and wardrobes can be a bit humid. This may cause the soap to soften or stick to clothes. Also, since we don’t use synthetic fragrance fixatives, the scent will gently fade over time. In the end, the soap will have a light, natural aroma — clean and subtle, but not strong.

5. Extra Tips

• Travel light
  On short trips, carry soap in a breathable cloth bag. Let it dry before packing again.

• Rotate bars
  Use two bars in turn: one in use, one resting. Each bar then has time to dry fully.

• Enjoy it now
  Handmade soap is not for long storage. Open the scent you love soon and enjoy the freshest feel.

Final Note

Remember the three keys — dry, airy, out of sun — and your handmade soap will stay hard, bubbly, and clean-smelling. We hope this guide helps you care for your bars and enjoy the gentle touch of natural oils and essential oils every day.