Irish Gorse Soap

Whether you know it as Gorse, Furze or Whin, this must be our most remarkable native shrub.

Throughout the year, the rich yellow peaflowers seem to light up the Irish landscape.  With their wonderful aroma of coconut and vanilla, the aroma fills the air all over the country.

These shrubs form very many hedgerows around our fields, they line our country roads and particularly from February to May, when their flowers are in abundance, they are a sight to behold. 

Our gorse soap is scented in creamy coconut and vanilla.

https://www.wildflowersofireland.net/plant_detail.php?id_flower=109

Our artisan soap is handcrafted and packed full of luxurious butters and oils which not only make our soaps look pretty but ensure a hard, long-lasting and cleansing bar of soap not to mention make them decadent to use on hands and body.

Handmade in small batches at our soap studio in County Armagh where we cut each bar individually by hand.

We love to use local products as well as support fellow small business owners.

All our soaps are made using local spring water from the southern shore of Lough Neagh.

Our colloidal oatmeal is made from award-winning oats from Whites Oats Mill in Tandragee.

Our Chai soap is made with Chala Chai chai blend based in Portadown. We also use Suki Tea Earl Grey tea leaves in our Lavender & Earl Grey soap.

All our products are free from palm oil, harmful chemicals, toxins, or preservatives.

Key ingredients

Olive Oil is deeply nourishing and moisturising. It relieves dry skin as well as being anti-inflammatory and non-irritating

Coconut Oil cleanses the skin. It is rich in fatty acids which remove dirt and bacteria as well as sloughing away dead skin leaving the skin clean without removing the moisture.

Cocoa Butter is rich, creamy and decadent. It is packed full of skin-loving qualities and is a perfect addition to the other oils and butters.

Shea Butter contains Vitamin A and Vitamin E which help with anti-ageing. It restores elasticity to the skin and is packed with anti-inflammatory goodness. It also leaves the skin soft and supple.

Sweet Almond Oil helps the skin retain moisture and keep it hydrated while vitamin E soothes irritation.

Castor Oil also has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and moisturising properties as well as creating those lovely soap bubbles we all love.

Glycerine while not added directly to the recipe is caused during the process of saponification (when the recipe bonds to make soap).

Bar Size

Net weight approx. 125g

Size approx. 10 x 7 x 2 cm

All our soaps are handmade and hand-cut so size, shape and design may vary from bar to bar.

Please note:

The information in our listings applies to the properties of each specific ingredient used in the finished product.

Warnings

For external use only.

Avoid contact with the eyes.

If skin irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Avoid in case of known allergy to listed ingredients.

Always consult your doctor before using essential oils during pregnancy.

Take care with toppings around young children and pets

At this time our soaps are not suitable for those with serious nut allergies.

How to use:

Take your soap between your hands and run under warm water. Rub soap between hands to create luxurious bubbles.

Rinse and dry.

Our soap will last longer than regular soap so ensure you keep it at its best by using a draining soap dish. This will prolong the life of the soap.

Our soaps can feel rather large in the hands, so don't be afraid to cut them in half to make them easier to handle.