Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It protects you, regulates temperature, supports immunity and acts as your primary barrier against the outside world.

While it is designed to keep harmful substances out, small amounts of certain ingredients can be absorbed — especially with daily, long-term use.

As highlighted in  Why looking after your skin is so crucial to your long-term health? (link) skin health isn’t just about appearance. Emerging research suggests that maintaining a strong, healthy skin barrier may also play a role in overall wellbeing and long-term health.

Using a conventional product occasionally will not cause harm overnight. However, from an integrative and toxicology perspective, repeated exposure to synthetic fragrances, certain preservatives and harsh surfactants may contribute to irritation, barrier disruption and cumulative chemical load over time.

Choosing gentle, thoughtfully formulated products supports your skin’s natural balance and reduces unnecessary stress on the body.

Your skin isn’t just something you wash — it’s something you care for.

After delivery:
If you order multiple bars, we recommend unwrapping them and storing them in a cool, dry place with good airflow (for example, on an open shelf or in a drawer with ventilation).

Cold process soap naturally continues to improve over time. The longer it sits and “breathes” in a dry environment, the more it continues to cure, becoming harder, milder, and longer-lasting when used.

Although our soaps are fully cured and ready to use when you receive them, allowing them to rest longer can further improve the bar.

During use:
For everyday use, always keep the soap dry between washes. The best way is to store it on a soap dish with drainage (or any surface where water can run off).

If the soap sits in water, it will soften faster and won’t last as long.

✅ Best practice: keep it in a well-ventilated area and allow it to dry fully between uses.

TheraBee soaps are gentle, but they are not suitable for children under 3 years old.

No. TheraBee soaps are cosmetic products and do not diagnose, treat, or prevent any skin condition.

No. The founder holds a medical degree obtained outside the UK and does not practise medicine in the UK.

Yes! All TheraBee soaps are safety assessed under the UK Cosmetic Products Safety Report (CPSR) regulations. This ensures every bar is fully compliant and safe for use, so you can trust what you put on your skin.

It informs a cautious, ingredient-first approach — focusing on simplicity, transparency, and well-understood materials rather than trends.

Fragrance‑free soap simply skips added perfumes, which are often complex mixtures of many different substances. With fewer extras on the skin, there is less for your body to react to or build up over time.
It also makes the ingredient list easier to understand, so you know more clearly what you are using on your hands and body every day.