Step into the little apothecary at the edge of the woods, where herbs hang from the rafters, well-loved jars line the shelves, and something fragrant is always steeping nearby.
Our Old World Apothecary Soap is handcrafted with a creamy shea butter soap base and a rustic blend of lavender, rosemary, nettle, calendula, and kaolin clay. Lavender brings a soft, familiar floral note while rosemary gives the bar its fresh, green herbal character. Together, they create a scent that feels earthy, clean, and wonderfully old-fashioned.
Nettle, calendula, and kaolin clay give each bar its naturally rustic appearance, so no two cuts from the loaf will ever be quite the same.
🌿 Scent: Lavender & Rosemary
🕯️ Vibe: Old herbal shops • Cottage gardens • Bundles of drying herbs • Well-worn apothecary shelves
🧼 Base: Shea Butter Melt & Pour
🤲 Handcrafted in small batches
A little earthy. A little wild. And exactly the sort of soap you might expect to find tucked onto the shelf of an old-world cottage apothecary.
Handcrafted with care at Raynes Cottage.
Ingredients and product details
Soap base: SFIC Shea Butter Melt & Pour Soap Base (The Flaming Candle). Base ingredients: Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Safflower Oil, Glycerin, Shea Butter, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Oat Protein, Titanium Dioxide. Added ingredients: Nettle, rosemary, calendula, kaolin clay, lavender essential oil, rosemary essential oil. No fragrance oils are used.
Net weight: 5.5 oz (156 g). For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep soap dry between uses.
How to use
Wet the bar and your hands with water, work into a lather, cleanse, and rinse thoroughly. Use a draining soap dish and allow the bar to dry completely between uses.
Storage & product presentation
Store unused soap in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity. Keep the bar dry between uses to help it last. This listing is for one 5.5 oz (156 g) bar. Photographs show the product presentation; decorative props are not included. Handcrafted color, botanical distribution, shape, and dimensions can vary slightly between batches.
Choosing your bar
Review all ingredients before use if you have allergies or sensitivities. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Contact us with ingredient questions before ordering.
Returns & shipping
Personal care goods are excluded from change-of-mind returns under our return policy. Contact us promptly about a damaged, defective, or incorrect item. We ship within the United States only. In-stock shop items typically ship within 3–5 business days, with an estimated 3–5 business days in transit. Shipping charges appear at checkout. Read our shipping policy.
Complete your cottage routine
Pair your bar with home-fragrance wax melts or browse other handmade soaps for a thoughtful gift. Wax melts are for warmers only and are not for skin use. Each item is sold separately.
Questions about a batch?
For ingredient or product questions, contact raynedrop.dev@gmail.com before ordering. Keep the product label for reference. Natural changes in aroma and appearance can occur during storage; do not use a bar that develops an unusual odor or signs of spoilage.
