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Why our Friendly Soap Customers are Savvy and 'Clean'

Why our Friendly Soap Customers are Savvy and '...

Today’s shoppers aren’t just buying products; they’re investigating them. They’re turning over packs, photographing ingredient lists, and asking: ‘Is this really as good as it claims?’ In response, we can...

Why our Friendly Soap Customers are Savvy and '...

Today’s shoppers aren’t just buying products; they’re investigating them. They’re turning over packs, photographing ingredient lists, and asking: ‘Is this really as good as it claims?’ In response, we can...

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How Have Social Media and Changing Beauty Norms...

At Friendly Soap, while we understand the pressures to conform to mainstream societal pressures, we’ve always believed in authenticity - real skin, real textures, and real people. What was once...

How Have Social Media and Changing Beauty Norms...

At Friendly Soap, while we understand the pressures to conform to mainstream societal pressures, we’ve always believed in authenticity - real skin, real textures, and real people. What was once...

Fragrance vs Scent: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

Fragrance vs Scent: What’s the Difference and W...

Our handmade soaps, crafted in our Yorkshire workshop, are scented only with essential oils, never synthetic fragrances. But why does this matter? And what’s the difference between fragrance and scent anyway?

Fragrance vs Scent: What’s the Difference and W...

Our handmade soaps, crafted in our Yorkshire workshop, are scented only with essential oils, never synthetic fragrances. But why does this matter? And what’s the difference between fragrance and scent anyway?

Water, Water Everywhere, Nor Any Drop to Drink?

Water, Water Everywhere, Nor Any Drop to Drink?

We have been discussing water quality and the recent Channel 4 docudrama, Dirty Business.  And finding out what we can do to get involved with projects to help improve local rivers...

Water, Water Everywhere, Nor Any Drop to Drink?

We have been discussing water quality and the recent Channel 4 docudrama, Dirty Business.  And finding out what we can do to get involved with projects to help improve local rivers...

Spring Cleaning the Friendly Way: Fresh Starts, Open Doors, and Happy Hands

Spring Cleaning the Friendly Way: Fresh Starts,...

Why Do We Spring Clean? There’s something deeply human about the urge to refresh our homes as winter fades away. Spring cleaning isn’t just a modern chore - it’s an ancient...

Spring Cleaning the Friendly Way: Fresh Starts,...

Why Do We Spring Clean? There’s something deeply human about the urge to refresh our homes as winter fades away. Spring cleaning isn’t just a modern chore - it’s an ancient...

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Imbolc: A Gentle Reset for Early Spring

As February begins, we also arrive at Imbolc, an ancient Celtic festival that marks the shift from winter to early spring.

Imbolc: A Gentle Reset for Early Spring

As February begins, we also arrive at Imbolc, an ancient Celtic festival that marks the shift from winter to early spring.