Journal

Below is a list of our latest articles, enjoy!

 

Liquid Soap vs Bar Soap – Which One’s Right for You?

Not sure which soap suits your routine? Let’s explore the benefits of both bar and liquid soap.

Candle Care 101: How to Get the Most Out of Your Natural Soy Candle

To get the most out of your natural soy candle, a little care goes a long way.

Why does it matter which soap you use?

Understanding Formulation, Skin Health & Everyday Hygiene

Why We Love Solid Soap Bars!

A closer look at the benefits of choosing bar soap for skin, travel, and the planet

Why We Make Longer Lasting Soap Bars

The story of Bar A vs Bar B — and what it really means for quality and value.

Why Our Bargain Bags Are So Popular

There’s something a little special about opening a Washpool Bargain Bag.

How to Make Your Handmade Soap Last Longer

Meet Max — and His Soap Conundrum

Why Our Hand & Body Wash Isn’t Always Thick — and Why That’s a Good Thing

Understanding Natural Viscosity in Castile Soap

Why Choose Natural Soap for Sensitive Skin?

A Guide to Gentle, Effective Cleansing.

The Art of Incense: Tradition, Quality, and Safe Enjoyment

The Upside of Downsizing: Elevating Luxury with Every Bar

Earth Conscious Packaging at Washpool Supply Co.

Corporate Packages and Team Building Experiences

A creative way to engage and entertain your team.

Washpool re-imagined in Stanthorpe

Come along on our sensory adventure.

Five steps to a satisfying and comfortable shaving experience for smooth skin

Skin irritation from shaving can largely be avoided with the right approach.

Are your soap bars 'sweating'?

Let’s explore the cause and propose some solutions.

Find out why our Soap Making Workshops are so popular

A full sensory experience!

Peppermint Magazine 'Good and Clean' Counter Culture feature

Peppermint Magazine interview with Melissa Thomas, Founder and Formulator.

12 ways to use essential oils in your home that don't require an essential oil diffuser

Explore self care and home health tips here.

Perfect Potion - the perfect aromatic complement to Washpool

Perfect Potion harmonises social and environmental concerns with the aesthetic appreciation and healing benefits of aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy

A focus on Lemon Scented Eucalyptus.

Q&A with Melissa, Founder and Maker

Melissa answers a series of questions around life in Ballandean and creating at Washpool Skin Wellness.

Replenishing Body Butter now available in jars

New Antibacterial Spray & Gel

Keeping hands clean on the go.

Shop local? Shop Handmade? Shop Rural?

Packaging Transitions

Packaging in transition to being more environmentally friendly.

New Nourishing Face Oil

Smooth, soften and protect dry, sensitive and mature skin.

New Magnesium Salts

Our magnesium salts are back!

Lemon Scented Tea Tree products are changing

We're updating one of our essential oils.

Top 10 Small Steps for a more Sustainable Life

Natural Deodorant

Magnesium Bath Salts

Magnesium salts are particularly useful for relieving sore muscles and joints & more.

Shampoo bars

Living with less plastic - shampoo bars in the media.

Balms for Winter Dryness

Lip balms & Shea Butter Moisture Balm

Facial Serums

A popular alternative to standard moisturisers.

Why use soap?

When people tell us that they never use bar soap.

Goat's Milk Soap

For sensitive skin types.

What is Scentscaping?

Think of it as styling your home or office, but with your senses.

Our Handmade Soap

Understanding our different types of handmade soaps.

How to prolong the life of palm oil free and hand made soap

NATURAL AND ORGANIC SOAP

A lovely young woman entered the soaperie on Sunday.

SHAVING SOAP DEMONSTRATION

We can talk all day about how well our shaving soap lathers

What cleanser is best for sensitive skin?

Tired of paying a ridiculously high price for products?

Lip Care to help you Survive Winter's Worst

Winter time brings its own special challenges for our delicate skin.