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In my series exploring the botanical oils and butters I use, I couldn’t overlook the ingredient that lies at the very heart of all my soaps: olive oil — the true Queen of Oils. Since day one, every bar I create contains at least 50% olive oil, a deliberate choice that defines the quality and identity of my craft. Olive oil is one of the rare oils capable of creating a soap that: lasts beautifully cleans gently stays firm and never turns soft or sticky in warm weather remains stable and...

Inside the quiet alchemy of artisan soapmaking Luxury soap doesn’t begin as a bar. It begins as an idea — a mood, a season, a story told through scent and texture. Before it ever reaches your hands, it passes through a meticulous, almost meditative process where science meets artistry. Today, I’m opening the studio door to show you how a simple blend of oils becomes a refined, sensorial object to bring pleasure to daily life. 1. Choosing the Oils Each oil brings its own personality: Olive...

Shea butter has become a popular ingredient in skin care products, and for good reason. Its rich, creamy texture and nourishing properties have been exploited for many generations in western Africa, where shea trees grow. I've tried and tested many soap recipes and have found that when I include this luxurious ingredient the nourishing properties of the soap radically improve. Customers who have tried my soaps regularaly report back that their skin feels softer and more hydrated. What Is Shea...