You know that tight, dry feeling after a shower?
That's not your skin.
That's your bodywash drying your skin out. Most bodywash and most soap is detergent. The Soapstress makes real soap. Handcrafted in Sydney from cold-pressed olive oil, mineral clays and pure essential oils. Ingredients your skin actually recognises. The difference? You'll feel it after one shower. Soft, comfortable skin. No moisturiser required.
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We dispatch most orders within 1 to 3 business days. You will receive tracking details by email once your order is on its way.
Cold-pressed plant oils, pure essential oils, natural clays and skin-loving butters. No parabens, no sulfates, no synthetic ingredients, no fillers. Nothing your skin doesn't recognise.
Most of our soaps are vegan. The exception is the Oats and Honey range, which contains honey and beeswax. We never test on animals. Only on willing friends, family and ourselves.
Stored in a cool dry place, our products have a 12 month shelf life. For the best scent experience, use your soap and body care within 6 to 8 months. That is when the essential oils are at their most alive. We do not use synthetic preservatives, so fresher is always better.
Yes. We work with selected stockists, spas and boutiques. If you are interested in stocking The Soapstress, get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
Because we use only pure essential oils, never synthetic fragrance. Essential oils come from the earth and the earth changes. Weather, soil, harvest time all affect the final scent. Think of it the way you would a wine vintage. Each batch carries its own character. That is not a flaw. That is the point.
We currently ship within Australia. If you are based overseas and would like to place an order, email us directly and we will do our best to help.
We keep packaging minimal and recyclable. Glass where we can. Compostable materials where we cannot. Every order plants a tree. We are not perfect but we are paying attention.
Yes. If you are after a signature scent, branded soap or a bespoke product for your business, get in touch. We have done it before and we enjoy it.
