The Ottoman Rose bar is the result of my intention to create the most conditioning soap possible. It is a slow-crafted formulation, hand-poured in small batches and allowed to air-cure for six weeks. This patient process results in a hard, long-lasting bar with a sophisticated, creamy profile.
The Craftsmanship
I take a traditional approach to soap making, but I have pushed this specific recipe to its absolute limits. By replacing some of the water content with creamy Yoghurt, I’ve created a bar that feels fundamentally different from standard soap. The sugars and proteins in the yoghurt, combined with a generous addition of Honey, produce a dense, lotion-like lather that is exceptionally soft.
Every bar is hand-made in my studio, topped with a botanicals and sealed with a signature white wax crest—a mark of the personal attention given to every batch.
The Ingredients & Benefits
I have formulated this bar with a heavy "super-fat" of luxury oils, pushing the quantities to the upper limits of what the soap can hold.
Argan & Rosehip Seed Oils: Included for their renowned skin-conditioning properties, these oils ensure the lather is rich and nourishing.
Cocoa Butter & Beeswax: These provide the bar with its structural integrity and a protective, cushioned feel during use.
Colloidal Oatmeal & French Pink Clay: These additions give the soap a silky "slip" and a gentle, mineral-rich cleanse that never leaves the skin feeling stripped or dry.
The Scent Profile
The fragrance is an authentic botanical blend. I have paired the deep, timeless heart of Rose and Jasmine with the creamy, woody warmth of Sandalwood. A subtle top note of Bergamot provides a bright, clean finish to the grounded floral aroma.
Ingredients (INCI)
Sodium Hydroxide, Aqua, Sodium Olivate, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Rosehipseedate, Sodium Arganate, Sodium Cocoabutterate, Sodium Beeswax, Yoghurt, Honey, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Montmorillonite, Illite, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower.
Allergens occurring from essential oils: Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate.
Artisan’s Note
The Ritual | How to Use
To experience the full conditioning potential of the Ottoman Rose bar, I recommend a slow, intentional approach.
The Creamy Lather: Rather than a quick rinse, work the bar between your hands under warm water for several seconds. Because of the high concentrations of Argan oil and Yogurt, you will notice the lather transform from bubbles into a dense, silk-like cream.
Massage: Apply this "botanical cream" to your skin, allowing the Colloidal Oatmeal and Honey to soothe and hydrate.
Preservation: To honour the craftsmanship and the rarity of the ingredients, it is essential to keep your bar dry between uses. I recommend using a well-draining soap dish or a magnetic soap holder. Because I have used Beeswax and Cocoa Butter to ensure a firm structure, keeping the bar away from standing water will allow it to last longer with daily use.
The Ottoman Rose bar is the result of my intention to create the most conditioning soap possible. It is a slow-crafted formulation, hand-poured in small batches and allowed to air-cure for six weeks. This patient process results in a hard, long-lasting bar with a sophisticated, creamy profile.
The Craftsmanship
I take a traditional approach to soap making, but I have pushed this specific recipe to its absolute limits. By replacing some of the water content with creamy Yoghurt, I’ve created a bar that feels fundamentally different from standard soap. The sugars and proteins in the yoghurt, combined with a generous addition of Honey, produce a dense, lotion-like lather that is exceptionally soft.
Every bar is hand-made in my studio, topped with a botanicals and sealed with a signature white wax crest—a mark of the personal attention given to every batch.
The Ingredients & Benefits
I have formulated this bar with a heavy "super-fat" of luxury oils, pushing the quantities to the upper limits of what the soap can hold.
Argan & Rosehip Seed Oils: Included for their renowned skin-conditioning properties, these oils ensure the lather is rich and nourishing.
Cocoa Butter & Beeswax: These provide the bar with its structural integrity and a protective, cushioned feel during use.
Colloidal Oatmeal & French Pink Clay: These additions give the soap a silky "slip" and a gentle, mineral-rich cleanse that never leaves the skin feeling stripped or dry.
The Scent Profile
The fragrance is an authentic botanical blend. I have paired the deep, timeless heart of Rose and Jasmine with the creamy, woody warmth of Sandalwood. A subtle top note of Bergamot provides a bright, clean finish to the grounded floral aroma.
Ingredients (INCI)
Sodium Hydroxide, Aqua, Sodium Olivate, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Rosehipseedate, Sodium Arganate, Sodium Cocoabutterate, Sodium Beeswax, Yoghurt, Honey, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Montmorillonite, Illite, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower.
Allergens occurring from essential oils: Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate.
Artisan’s Note
The Ritual | How to Use
To experience the full conditioning potential of the Ottoman Rose bar, I recommend a slow, intentional approach.
The Creamy Lather: Rather than a quick rinse, work the bar between your hands under warm water for several seconds. Because of the high concentrations of Argan oil and Yogurt, you will notice the lather transform from bubbles into a dense, silk-like cream.
Massage: Apply this "botanical cream" to your skin, allowing the Colloidal Oatmeal and Honey to soothe and hydrate.
Preservation: To honour the craftsmanship and the rarity of the ingredients, it is essential to keep your bar dry between uses. I recommend using a well-draining soap dish or a magnetic soap holder. Because I have used Beeswax and Cocoa Butter to ensure a firm structure, keeping the bar away from standing water will allow it to last longer with daily use.
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