A New Year reset doesn’t need extreme routines or complicated rituals.
Often, the most powerful changes come from simplifying — especially skincare.
January is the perfect time to reset tired, stressed skin with gentle cleansing, light exfoliation, and fresh, uplifting scents.
✨ Let’s go back to basics. ✨
Why Glycerine Soaps Are the Best Place to Start
Healthy skin begins with cleansing — but not all soaps are equal.
Many commercial soaps strip natural oils, leaving skin dry and tight.
Glycerine soaps cleanse differently.
Glycerine is a natural humectant, meaning it attracts and holds moisture against the skin.
Why glycerine soaps work so well: • Cleanse without stripping
• Support the skin’s moisture barrier
• Suitable for sensitive & dry skin
• Gentle enough for daily family use
✨ Simple Melt & Pour Reset Soap Recipe ✨
Ingredients (per 1kg soap base):
• 1kg Glycerine Melt & Pour Soap Base
• 10–15ml fragrance oil
• Optional: mica, clays, dried botanicals
Method:
• Cut soap into cubes and melt gently
• Allow to cool slightly before adding fragrance
• Stir gently, pour into moulds, allow to set
• Unmould and enjoy softer, cleaner-feeling skin
Exfoliation: Less, But Better
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells that dull skin and block moisture absorption.
The key is choosing the right exfoliant.
Exfoliators to use wisely:
• Activated Charcoal – draws out impurities
• Biodegradable Wax Beads – gentle polishing
• Apricot Kernel Granules – stronger exfoliation for body & feet
How often?
• Body: 1–2 times per week
• Hands & feet: up to 3 times per week
• Face: only with very gentle exfoliants
Fresh, Clean & Mood-Lifting Scents
January calls for light, fresh, and mentally uplifting fragrances.
Top January fragrance oils:
• Bergamot
• Aloe & Bamboo
• Ocean Mist
• Fenjal
• Cherry
• Peppermint
• Wild Berry
• Litchi
• Orange
• Apple Blossom
These scents work beautifully in glycerine soaps, exfoliating bars, scrubs, and shower products.
What Truly Helps Skin Stay Soft
Moisturising isn’t just about oils — it’s about helping skin retain water.
Top skin-loving ingredients:
• Glycerine
• Shea butter
• Cocoa butter
• Sweet almond oil
• Sunflower oil
• Avocado oil
Together, gentle cleansing + light exfoliation + moisture-supporting ingredients create resilient, comfortable skin.
🚨 Quick Maker Reminder 🚨
It’s cupboard-clearing season!
If you’ve ever thought:
“I just made this… why does it smell off?”
👉 Any product containing water needs a preservative to prevent bacteria, yeast, and mould.
Now you know — and now you’ll never skip it again 😉
