Soap Savers & Dishes (to stop soaps going mushy)

The only caveat with moisturising handmade soaps is that they go mushy, if left in water. So store on a dry facecloth or in some kind of slatted soap dish, to help them last longer. You can also buy shower soaps with integrated ropes, so gravity drains away the water.

These soap saver pads only costs a few pounds. In four colours, they can be cut to size. They let air circulate, and if they get clogged with soap, give them a wash (even pop them in the dishwasher).

Choose unscented soaps for pregnancy/nursing. Avoid shea butter for latex allergies. Note that cocoa butter contains the same toxin as chocolate, so wash off before letting pets kiss you. And never use human soaps on pets (the PH is different – read more on how to give dogs baths, naturally).

Suma’s travel soap tin is ideal for when you’re on the go.

Reborn soap dish is made in Wiltshire, from recycled plastic. It has air ridges, to let the soap bar dry out faster.