Handmade Soap Stalls: Meet Aruna at Bangalore Markets

You will not find sterile, plastic-wrapped bars here. At my stalls, I keep samples out so you can experience the scent and texture of my cold process soaps before you buy. If you are unsure which bar suits your skin, just come by and chat. We can test the lather together and find your match.

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.