Jul 18, 2018 | DIY Recipes, Handmade Soaps, Soap Ingredients
Today I’m on WASH FOUR of my transition period – the period of adjustment when you switch from chemical-rich shampoos that come in plastic bottles to natural chemical-free soap bars, wrapped in paper or otherwise. I thought it would be easy. I wash my...
Jul 16, 2018 | DIY Recipes
This weather! If you’re in the UK, chances are you’ve enjoyed the magnificent heatwave that we’ve all had. We’ve had to work a little harder to keep the gardens green (we’ve installed a water butt and filter system to catch our grey water...
Jun 5, 2018 | Essential Oils
Lemongrass is a classic component of Asian cuisine. The benefits, however, extend well beyond a citrus enhancement to dinner time. Here are some reasons you might want to make it a staple of your pantry, or be glad that you already have! Lowers Cholesterol If you...
May 1, 2018 | Markets & Events
We are really excited to be taking part in the Artisan Market at the Fishermens Chapel on the 16th of June. It’s the venue we use for our soapmaking classes, so it’s going to be a lot of fun to have a pop up stall there instead of teaching everyone the ins...
Apr 26, 2018 | Essential Oils
Essential Oils: 5 Tea Tree Oil Treatments So it turns out the tea tree is good for more than just making Captain Cook’s favourite infusion. This humble antipodean shrub is the source of an essential oil that can prove invaluable for the more oily among us, and has...
Apr 24, 2018 | Bean&Boy News, Markets & Events
We are so excited to be taking part in the Leigh Pop Up market this coming Saturday. You will find us in the main hall in the Leigh Community Centre from 12 – 4pm (Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex), and we’ll be there with loads of lovely soaps (and mini bars...
Mar 27, 2018 | Bean&Boy News, Featured, Markets & Events
We are SUPER excited to be teaming up with designer Beci Callow for this incredible day of craft where you’ll learn the art of cold process soapmaking AND make a ceramic stoneware soapdish. Book your tickets here: LINK 21 APRIL 2018 FISHERMENS CHAPEL,...
Mar 7, 2018 | Soap Ingredients
Responsibly-Sourced Palm Oil: Our Commitment We are hyper aware of the concern surrounding Palm Oil and its use in every day products. It’s something we worry about too. That’s why we’ve chosen to use certifiable responsibly-sourced palm oil in our soaps...
Feb 26, 2018 | Bean&Boy News
We have found a new venue for our Soapmaking Workshops in Leigh-on-Sea, so we’ll be releasing new dates very soon! Join us at the Fishermen’s Chapel on New Road in Leigh-on-Sea, just opposite the estuary, for a half day workshop where you’ll learn...
Feb 20, 2018 | Bean&Boy News, Stockists
We are super excited that our soaps are now stocked at the magnificent Yoga Factory in Southend. We have a pop up display in their shop area, and regularly restock it with new soaps. There’s a great variety, and so far soaps are simply flying off the shelves!...
