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!...
Jan 26, 2018 | Bean&Boy News, Markets & Events
Learn how to make traditional cold process soap with in this half day workshop: BOOK HERE. DATE ADDED: 24 FEB 2018. 10AM – 2PM. We’re passionate about traditional crafts, and we’re reviving the art of cold process soapmaking in this fun workshop that...
Jan 22, 2018 | Essential Oils, Handmade Soaps, Soap Ingredients
We are often asked about the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils. Many soapmakers use fragrance oils, but we here at Bean & Boy only use essential oils. That means we aren’t able to create artifically-enhanced soaps that smell like chocolate...
Jan 17, 2018 | Bath Products
We are very excited to now stock natural wooden soap dishes in our Etsy store. Find them HERE. Our lovely wooden soap dishes are made from sustainable hemu wood and are the perfect size for your Bean & Boy handmade soap to help keep your soap dry between uses and...
Jan 9, 2018 | Bean&Boy News, Markets & Events
This is probably the most exciting thing to happen in 2018: a brand new FEEL GOOD FAIR focused on zero-waste, handmade, vegan, ethically-traded and sustainably-sourced/made products in Essex. It’s taking place at Honywood School C061PZ on Sunday the 14th of...
Jan 2, 2018 | Inspiring Women in Business
We first met Hazel, a multi-media jewellery artist, when we exhibited alongside her shop Inga Pia at The Village Green Festival last year, and recognised her beautiful work from other shows in and around Leigh-on-Sea. Hazel has a remarkable and distinctive style, and...
