Since this is a cold process soap bar made from real fats without synthetic hardeners or petroleum-based waxes, it needs to be treated like the premium tool it is. Our soap is rich in natural glycerin (a moisture-magnet), it will soften if left in standing water. To make your bar last longer:
Use a Draining Soap Dish: Always place your bar on a dish with slats or ridges so air can circulate around the entire bar.
Avoid the "Shower Stream": Store your soap away from the direct spray of the shower-head when not in use.
Let it Breathe: Between uses, ensure the bar has time to get "bone dry" to the touch. This hardens the soap, making the bar incredibly durable.
The "Last Bit" Trick: When your bar gets down to a thin sliver, don't toss it. Wet it and "weld" it onto the top of your new bar. Because it's 100% natural fat, it will fuse perfectly. Or you can place it in a soap saver bag and use it until it disappears completely.
Use a Washcloth or Loofah: To get the most mileage out of your bar, lather it onto a washcloth, loofah or sisal soap saver bag rather than rubbing the bar directly under the constant stream of the shower head. A little goes a long way with this nutrient-dense formula.
Split it up: To make your bar last longer, some soap makers recommend cutting you bar in ½ or into 3 pieces and using one piece at a time.
Storage for Extras
If you took advantage of our buy 6 get one free sale, keep the "backup" bars in a cool, dry, and dark place (like a linen closet or a drawer).
• Note: Because this bar is organic, it will actually "cure" further over time, becoming even harder and longer-lasting as the weeks go by. That being said, you should not store a cold process soap bar for more than two years because the superfat oils left in the bar could go rancid.
Hope this helps. I do carry the tools to make your soap last longer. At Hen Valley Soap you can find slotted soap dishes and sisal soap saver bags.
Best Wishes
Nancy