You just brought home your first Momenti Botanicals soap—maybe a single bar, maybe a set—and already you can smell the promise of something better than ordinary: the crisp citrus of Rainfall, the soft earth of rosemary, the calm of lavender at dusk. These aren’t just cleansers. They’re small, fragrant rituals hand-poured in small batches with plant oils like olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, kaolin clay, and zero waste in mind.
But even the loveliest bar needs a little love to stay lovely. Without it, water lingers, edges soften, and that 4–6 week lifespan slips away too soon. The good news is that keeping your soap happy is simple, satisfying, and takes almost no time. Here’s how to make every lather last.
Why it Matters
Cold-process soaps are alive with plant oils that foam into clouds and leave skin nourished, hydrated, and glowing. Let them sit in a puddle and they're lifespan can be cut in half. A draining dish and air-drying your soaps in between showers cut waste and stretch one bar into weeks.
How to Care for Your Soap
1. Pick a Draining Dish
After each use, set your bar on a slotted wooden or bamboo dish. Water slips away, your soap breathes, helping your bar last longer.
2. Let It Air-Dry
Store it somewhere dry—outside the steamy shower, if you can. A bar that air-dries between washes keeps its scent bright and its lather generous.
3. Lather Smart
Run warm water over your hands or a washcloth first, then swipe the bar. Work up foam, massage in and rinse.
4. Traveling with your Soap
Slip it into a cotton pouch or a tin with tiny holes. Try to avoid plastic as it traps moisture and can turn your bar to soup; breathable fabric keeps it dry on every trip.
A Few Little Extras
- Shield from the Sun — Heat and light fade essential oils; a cool cupboard is perfect.
- Rescue the Slivers — Press leftover soap pieces onto a fresh bar or dissolve them in a pump bottle for sink-side hand wash.
- Split the Joy — Cut a bar in half—one half in the shower and the other half next to the sink.
These simple steps help keep your bar lasting longer and help preserve its natural scent. Have questions? Reach out to us and we would be delighted to help.
