The Best Botanical Soap Bars in the UK: What Customers and Stockists Say
Looking for the best botanical soap bars in the UK? Whether you’re shopping for yourself, choosing a thoughtful gift, or sourcing stock for your lifestyle store, finding the right soap matters - for your skin and the planet.
At Bohemia & Flower, I've handcrafted a collection of botanical soaps that are now stocked in over 50 independent shops across the UK, from zero-waste stores to boutique garden shops to curated independent lifestyle boutiques. But don’t just take my word for it - here’s what Bohemia & Flower customers and stockists are saying.
What Makes a Soap Truly Botanical?
A botanical soap isn’t just about fragrance, it’s about crafting soap with plant based ingredients, roots, petals, seeds, pure essential oils, herbs, and clays that support your skin, are functional and elevate your everyday self-care.
I use the cold process method to retain all the natural benefits of botanical ingredients, and I pledge never to use palm oil, synthetic fragrances, or plastic packaging.
Key Benefits of Botanical Soap:
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Natural Skin Care – Nourishing plant oils + soothing botanicals
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Eco-Friendly – Plastic-free packaging & biodegradable plant ingredients
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Handmade in Small Batches – Unique, artisanal quality, supporting a female owned and run UK based small business.
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Supporting a local homeless charity – I donate soap seconds to the Haven Project in Whitstable. You can read more about the amazing work they do here.
Our Bestselling Botanical Soap Bars (According to Customers & Stockists)
Here’s a roundup of our most-loved botanical soaps, based on real reviews, repeat orders, and stockist feedback.
1️⃣ Gardeners' Soap – The Gardener’s Favourite
"Simply the best gardener's soap I've used! Gentle but exfoliating, cleans hands and nails thoroughly, not drying and smell delicious."– Lauren, Verified Customer Review
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Scent Profile: Rose Geranium, Peppermint, Lavender
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Key Ingredients: Nettle Infusion, Spirulina
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Why Customers Love It: Exfoliating with a rich creamy lather. Perfect for post-gardening hands.
2️⃣ Meadow Soap – Best for Sensitive Skin
"Bought this gorgeous soap at the Courtald Gallery Shop during my London visit. I used it when I came back home to India and I fell in love with its moisturizing formula & looks. Since, I cannot get it here I dearly miss the formula and fragrance of this fantastic soap. It looks like a piece of art."– Shivali, Verified Customer Review
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Scent Profile: Unscented, this bar smells like pure unadulterated natural soap
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Key Ingredients: Coconut oil, Blue Poppy Seeds, Blue Cornflower Petals
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Why It’s Popular: Soothing for delicate skin, ideal for anyone looking for a gentle botanical cleanse.
3️⃣ Forest Soap – For Earthy, Outdoorsy Types
"I use this soap on my face every day and I love it. It's great for my sensitive skin, a great cleanser without drying my skin out. It's great value for money too as it lasts ages! Highly recommend."– Stacey, Verified Customer Review
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Scent Profile: Cedarwood, Scots Pine, Juniper, Wild Rosemary
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Key Ingredients: Activated Charcoal, Olive oil
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Why It’s Loved: A popular gender neutral soap gift for nature lovers. This activated charcoal cedarwood soap uses sustainably sourced charcoal from coconut husks, making this a zero-waste, eco-friendly gift option.
4️⃣ Coast Soap – Best Botanical Soap for Swimmers
Once again, amazing communication and fast dispatch. These beautiful soaps are flying off the shelf, so lovely to have an all-natural, beautifully packaged from an independent artisan like Katy. Fabulous product, fully recommend.
– Felicity Hall, Gift Store, Verified Faire Wholesale Review
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Scent Profile: Sweet Fennel, Tea Tree, Patchouli
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Key Ingredients: Organic Kelp, Juniper, Coconut oil
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Why It’s Popular: This invigorating seaweed and tea tree soap is popular for its fresh, coastal scent—blending fennel, juniper, and ocean minerals for a bracing, skin-loving cleanse. Handmade with organic kelp, vegan ingredients, and a creamy coconut oil base, it’s loved by wild swimmers, gardeners, and nature lovers alike.
5️⃣ Mountain & Grove Soaps – For the Eco Gift Giver
"I adore this soap, the scent is beautiful and stays with you subtly though the day. The soap lathers well and doesn't dry out your skin like other bar soaps on the market can. Highly recommend all these soaps."– Olivia, Verified Customer Review
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Mountain Scent Profile: Lavender, Patchouli
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Key Ingredients: Alkanet root infusion, lavender flowers
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Perfect for Gifting: Eye-catching, plastic-free, and beautifully botanical.
→ View the Full Soap Collection
Why 50+ UK Shops Stock Bohemia & Flower Soaps
We’re proud to be stocked by over 50 independent retailers the UK, including lifestyle stores, art galleries, florists, garden centres, zero waste shops & gift shops including English Heritage, Nottingham Contemporary, The Towner Gallery & The Botanical Candle Co.
Our stockists love:
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Beautiful Packaging – Illustrated, plastic-free & home-compostable
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Reliable Repeat Sales – Customers come back for more
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Eco Credentials – Vegan, palm-oil free, UK made
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Unique Botanical Blends – Each bar tells a story
- Personalised Customer Service - I'm a one woman team, I answer every enquiry, make every bar, pack every order, I love collaborating with fellow botanically minded brands, so please get in touch with me here to start the conversation katy@bohemiaandflower.co.uk
How to Choose the Best Botanical Soap for You
Consider:
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Skin Type: Sensitive (Meadow), Dry Hands (Garden), Oily Skin (Forest)
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Purpose: Shower use, sink-side soap, family friendly or gifting?
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Scent Preference: Floral, herbal, citrus, or earthy?
Not sure where to start? Take a look at our full soap collection here.
Final Thoughts: Why Botanical Soap Is More Than Just a Bar
When you choose botanical soap, you’re supporting UK artisans, small shops, and planet-friendly skincare. Every bar of Bohemia & Flower soap is:
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Handmade in England by Katy
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Free from SLS, palm oil & plastic
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Packaged with care for eco-conscious living