Apr 19, 2020 | Soap Ingredients, Soap News
We’re pretty excited about our new range of PURE castile soaps here at Bean + Boy. I thought you’d might like to know a little bit more about what’s got us all worked up. Here are 10 reasons why you need castile soap in your home. But first, a little...
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...
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...
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...
Apr 27, 2017 | Bean&Boy News, Featured, Handmade Soaps, Soap Ingredients
Have we mentioned lately how much appreciation we have for Etsy and their love of our all-natural handmade charcoal soap? They’ve only gone and included us in their top round-up of natural soaps! There are some lovely soaps on the list too – Bourbon Soap!...
Oct 3, 2016 | Handmade Soaps, Soap Ingredients
Our Handmade Soap bars are made from an amazing blend of fats and oils. We spent months researching and trying out different combinations, and we’ve settled on one that we absolutely love for its rich lather, natural scent and moisturising feeling. Here’s what makes...
