My Process: Honest & Handmade Soap Making

Why I Choose Cold Process

Most commercial soaps are just detergents stripped of their benefits. I prefer the traditional cold process because it allows me to control exactly what goes into the bar. By mixing coconut oil, lotus, and even red wine at low temperatures, I preserve the natural glycerin that your skin actually craves. It’s a slower method, but the result is a dense, long-lasting bar that doesn't melt away in your soap dish after two uses.

Ingredients Matter

If I can't pronounce it, I won't put it in the soap. My recipes are free from sulphates and parabens. Instead, I use:

• Coconut and Palm Oil blends for a hard, cleansing bar that lathers well.
• Herbal additives like ground coffee or red sandalwood for natural exfoliation.
• Essential oils like Ylang Ylang and Oudh for scents that actually soothe, rather than overpowering your senses.

Clean Beauty from Malad

Everything you see here is made by me in my studio in Malad East. I’m a one-woman show, which means I handle the mixing, the pouring, and the plastic-free packaging personally. Whether you are in Mumbai or anywhere else in India, you are getting a bar that has been treated with care, not a mass-produced product sitting on a shelf.

Got sensitive skin? I generally recommend starting with my unscented cold-process bars before moving to the aromatherapy blends. Just send me a message if you are unsure what your skin needs.