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 Handcrafted Soap
Founded in 1922, Caurnie
Soaperie creates environmentally organic
soaps using the principles of low-energy
usage and hand crafting. As custodians
of the cold process the family firm have
generations of skill in producing their
unique soap - low energy in production,
gentle in use.
All natural handmade
soap traditionally handcrafted with pure
essential oils and locally grown organic
plants.
Handmade soap is special
because it retains the natural glycerine
created during the soap making process,
glycerine that is frequently removed by
commercial soap makers.
While it is possible to make soap with
many plants or animal oil or fat
(including cheap oils or even restaurant
grease), Caurnie Soaperie choose
to make their soaps with the highest
quality pure organic vegetable oils
(no animal fats or oils). Caurnie soap is a
time tested product avoiding animal
testing.
Aroma
Delight
Geranium
For comforting and Healing
effect,
Scent: Floral, Sweet, Earthy
100g
£5.50
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 Aroma
Delight
Lavender
Naturally cleansing
and relaxing, essential oil of
lavender
Scent: Floral, Sweet, Woody, Herbal.
100g
£5.50
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 Aroma Delight
Lemongrass
For Refreshing,
Toning effect
Scent: Sweet, Citrus 100g
£5.50
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 Nettle
Botanical soap
The nettle herb is a
natural cleanser and is known to
be useful for itchy skin
conditions. 100g
£3.95
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Caurnie's exclusive
Whisky and Lime soap
'There is a nip of whisky in every large
slab and pure lime essence gives it an
added twist.' 100g
Sorry out of stock
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Beauty: lather up
Kate Shapland luxuriates in handmade soaps
Caurnie Nettle Wholesoap Wedge Caurnie has been making award-winning
cold-pressed organic and vegan soaps since 1922, selling them at farmers markets
around Scotland and by mail order. This one contains nettle extract, which
soothes dry skin, eczema and psoriasis.
DRAM FINE WAY TO GET WASHED
By Heather
Greenaway
SCOTLAND'S national drink
has been turned into a luxury soap.
And Hollywood celebrities are set to
snap up the whisky-flavoured bars.
James Little uses a single malt mixed
with a lime to create the unique
cleansing product.
The boss of the 82-year-old Caurnie Soap
Company says the alcohol helps in the
soap-making process.
He said: 'The alcohol makes each bar
very creamy and much easier to lather.
'There is a nip of whisky in every large
slab and pure lime essence gives it an
added twist.'
I find the single malts are the best,
especially Ledaig whisky from Mull and,
of course, Balvennie.
'Like our company, Balvennie has had
five generations of the same family
producing it.'
The soapery has been tasting worldwide
success for years, as Japanese and
American stores snap up hundreds of bars
every month.
Hollywood stars Brad Pitt, Jennifer
Aniston and Mariah Carey are fans and
buy it from a store in Salt Lake City,
Utah.
James said: 'When the shop owner phoned
to say he'd need more soap because of
demand from celebrities, I thought he
was joking. 'I can see them falling in
love with the whisky and lime soap.'
All the herbs used in the soap are grown
in a custom-made herb garden behind the
workshop in Kirkintilloch, near Glasgow.
Although the soap is a big hit
internationally, ordinary punters in
Scotland haven't been as quick to
discover the soapy treasure trove which
is right on their doorstep.
James said: 'We're more likely to be
known in Stockholm than Saltcoats but
demand for our products in Scotland is
growing.'
  
Who says it's not easy being green?
What is it?: The Caurnie Soaperie Washing-up Liquid
Is it worth it?: According to the Ethical Consumer
magazine, washing up liquids can contain
hormone disrupting phthalates and
phosphates, poisonous synthetic
colourings and musks as well as
Surfactant, the grease lifting
ingredient, which can harm aquatic life.
Instead they recommend this wallet
friendly washing-up liquid made by the
Scottish company Caurnie. Their organic
cleaning products are all handmade and
come in environmentally friendly
packaging. |
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