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The Handmade Process: Natural Cold Process Soaps

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Ever wonder how your favorite soaps are made? Here is a peek into my process, from mixing raw, natural ingredients to the four-week curing wait that makes them perfect for your skin.

Here is a look at me making a 3kg loaf of luxurious cold process soap. I love piping the top with colorful soap batter and adding a little glitter for a magical touch.

These Turmeric cold process soaps have finished curing and are now ready to be used. The curing process is essential for creating a hard, long-lasting, and gentle bar of soap.

About The Handmade Process

I don't just mix and pour. My cold process soaps, like the turmeric bars you see here, need four full weeks to cure. This patience is how I ensure they turn out hard, long-lasting, and super gentle on your skin.

Behind the Scenes of Every Bar

Making soap is a slow, rewarding process. I start by blending raw, skin-loving ingredients like cold-pressed coconut oil, olive oil, and rich Shea and Mango butters. Unlike mass-produced soaps that use harsh chemicals, I stick to traditional cold process methods. This allows the natural glycerin to stay in the bar, keeping it moisturizing and soft on your body.

Once the batter is mixed and poured into my loaf molds, the magic happens. I hand-pipe the tops with colorful soap batter and add a little biodegradable glitter or botanicals to make them look as good as they smell. After they are cut into bars, they go into a curing area for at least four weeks. This is non-negotiable! It lets the water evaporate, resulting in a harder bar that lasts longer in your shower without turning into mush.

Why Ingredients Matter

I choose every ingredient for a reason. Turmeric for a natural glow, activated charcoal for detox, and goat milk for that extra creamy lather. Because everything is made in small batches, I can also customize them for you. Need a soap with a specific name embedded, or a certain color theme for an event? Just let me know. Whether it is a treat for yourself or a gift for a loved one, you are getting something made with care, right here in my studio.

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Aura by Farha

Delivered across BengaluruStarts from 120 per bar

I’m Farha! I create these homemade bath treats because I want you to actually enjoy your bath time instead of rushing through it. Everything here is made by me with raw, natural ingredients, so you get something fresh and gentle for your skin.

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