Handmade Soap Stalls: Meet Aruna at Bangalore Markets

Seeing the soaps in photos is one thing, but smelling the essential oils and feeling the weight of a hand-cut bar is why I love setting up my stall. Whether it is the Festival of Handmade in HSR Layout or a Sunday morning at the farmers market in Richmond Town, I bring my full range of stock.

My market setup usually includes my entire lineup: standard cold process bars, those decadent soap cakes that people always mistake for desserts, and my whipped scrubs. I often bring the 'imperfect' batches too—these are bars that might have a slightly off-center swirl or a cosmetic dent, but they have the exact same skin-loving ingredients as my top-shelf stock. They are a great way to try my formulations at a lower price point.

If you have a specific skin concern, like needing something extra gentle for dry skin or a scrub that does not leave an oily residue, let me know when you visit. I can walk you through the ingredients I used in that batch, whether it is tender coconut water (elaneer), ghee, or goat milk. It is also the best time to grab gifts. I carry a selection of reusable boxes and organza pouches so you can build a custom hamper right there on the table.

I try to keep my social media updated with where I will be next, so keep an eye out for dates. If you are in the neighborhood of Frazer Town, Kumarapark, or HSR, stop by and say hello.