Handmade in small batches with nature’s ingredients

Ingredients + Cold Process Method

Beyond the Ferns strives to make soap from ingredients that only the earth provides. Our soaps do not contain synthetic colourings or fragrances and only contain ingredients that are kind and beneficial to your skin.

Beyond the Ferns is dedicated to using the oldest traditional method of making soap - Cold Process. This method allows for the therapeutic qualities of the oils to remain at a low temperature resulting in a soap that will moisturise and take care of, helping with a healthy glow. Once all the ingredients are combined and blended, they are hand poured into moulds and left to harden for a couple of days. The exciting part comes next when the soap loaves are unmoulded and sliced into individual soaps to reveal each unique bar of soap. The last stage is curing time which takes usually 4 - 6 weeks giving each soap time to harden before it goes on its first wash.

Natural Plant Oils + Butters

As a small small natural soap business we are very proud to use high quality plant oils and fruit butters to bring you a soap with the most skin moisturising benefits. Oils such as olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, sunflower oil, sweet almond oil, shea butter and cocoa butter are sourced from a local supplier based in Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Each oil adds different skin beneficial qualities and lather to the soap. The rapeseed oil is home grown in the fields of Wicklow Town and just a stones throw from where the soap is made.

Natural Moisturiser - Glycerine

Glycerine is known as nature’s magic moisturiser as it attracts moisture to the skin alongside the our fine quality oils + butters. This natural humectant is naturally produced during the process of soap making and always remains in natural soap. . Unfortunately, this moisture gold is generally removed from commercial soaps for the purpose of making a harder bar of soap, extending a soap’s shelf life and then goes on to be sold sold separately. By extracting glycerine means that it will contribute to drying out skin causing the need to apply lotions and moisturisers. And funnily enough, these lotions and moisturisers contain that wonderful glycerine that was extracted from soap in the first place. Seems as though this is done purposely!

Pure Natural Essential Oils

To compliment the quality of the plant oils, adding pure essential oils only ever seemed the right option for scenting our soaps. Not only will they bring out the truest scent of the flower or fruit, they harness the wonderful healing properties that will help to calm, invigorate and soothe skin while of course overall well-being.

Clays + Charcoal + Powders

For soap colours, using nature’s clays, charcoal and plant powders seemed like the most natural choice. But it doesn’t stop there! All of these choices provide beneficial properties to offer skin a significant result. Clays remove impurities, polish skin and add a delicious silky lather. Charcoal detoxifies and is a good one for removing excess oils. Ideal for most teenage skin. And powders such as cacao and coffee will exfoliate skin and help to improve circulation.

Flowers + Herbs + Seeds

You’ve probably noticed by now that most of our flowers and herbs add that extra bit of decoration to the tops of these soaps. making them a pretty sight to behold while waiting their turn to be taken for their first wash. Not only are they decoration, they become that extra special ingredient when they become an oil infusion adding extra colour and therapeutic qualities. Most flowers are sourced locally and also hand picked from my garden.

Oils + Butters

Castor oil is a natural humectant that helps to draw moisture to the skin, leaving it feel smooth and soft. The soap greatly benefits from this oil as it contributes to extra bubbles.
Cocoa butter is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids, vitamin C and magnesium. It renews, softens and heals as well as creating velvety lather.
Coconut oil is the dirt removing oil in soap. Rich in lauric acid, this tropical oil holds antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also contributes towards a fluffy lather.
Olive oil gently cleanse, softens and moisturises skin deeply locking in natural oils. Rich in antioxidants, to help heal and reduce signs of aging.
Rapeseed oil is high in fatty acids, vitamin A and E. In soap it creates a rich creamy lather that leaves skin feeling smooth, supple and well moisturised. Our Rapeseed oil is grown locally and sourced from the farmer himself.
Shea butter is rich in vitamin A and E, and fatty acids luxurious butter which helps boost collagen, leaving smooth and firm. Being non-comedogenic, pores will not clog and skin will be ultra moisturised.
Sunflower oil is rich in linoleic acid which are properties that help to produce c creamy lather that penetrates skin.
Sweet Almond oil produces a rich conditioning lather that helps to lock in moisture, reduce irritation and provide soothing qualities for skin and hair.

Essential Oils

Bergamot is a calming and balancing oil. It has antibacterial and antiviral properties and also helps to improve the appearance of scarring along with reducing dry itchy skin.
Cedarwood helps with feelings of anxiety, depression and lethargy. It will balance skin and help discard of bacteria.
Clary Sage balances hormones, regulates cortisol, is a stress reliver and helps to induce a good nights sleep. In soap it helps to balance both dry and oily skin;
Fir Needle has the ability to help fight bacteria and body odor leaving you smell as fresh as the forest. It will help to uplift and energise mood leading to a more active lifestyle.
Grapefruit helps to lift the spirit with its energising zesty scent. Skin benefits from its ability to reduce water retention and boost circulation.
Lavender has a multitude of benefits offering skin and well-being rapid healing as it encourages new cell growth and feeling of calm.
Lemon has an uplifting scent which enhances mental clarity and positivity. This oil offers antiseptic and detoxifying qualities.
Lemongrass helps to treat open and blocked pores with its astringent qualities. Its a strong antiseptic and pain reliever.
Lime clears the mind, supports clear thinking and creativity. In soap it acts as an antiseptic.
May Chang improves inflammation and elasticity of the skin. This citrus smelling oriental fruit has lifts mood and spirit.
Neroli has healing properties coming from the aromatic compound of limonene. which is also antiseptic. Beneficial for maturing skin, neroli boosts collagen and skin repair. For overall well-being, neroli will enliven the senses.
Patchouli has a strong earthy scent which helps to relieve stress and anxiety. In soap it will detox, tone and treat oily to acne prone skin.
Peppermint stimulates circulation with its initial cooling and refreshing feel which turns to leaving skin with a warm sensation. One at the top of class for antiseptic qualities, it makes a great cleanser and helps to add shine to hair.
Pine helps to alleviate coughing colds and respiratory infections. Its wonderful for treating muscle aches and pain while acting as a bacteria killer, dispelling odor. Pine promotes an energising boost to focus and overall mood.
Rose boosts self-esteem, confidence and mental strength. It controls skin texture and helps to aid skin conditions like psoriasis and dermatitis.
Rose Geranium is known for its anti-aging properties as it rejuvenates mature and wrinkled skin. It also helps to balance emotions, enhancing a better sense of well-being.
Rosemary helps to boost immunity with its antioxidant fighting properties. It has great cleansing properties and is your hair’s best friend. Excellent for toning and balancing hair and helps to treat dandruff and reduce hair loss.
Sweet Orange promotes collagen production and supports skin’s repair process. As with all citrus essential oils, sweet orange reenergises and revitalises overall well-being.
Tangerine is relaxing and warming with its sweet citrus aroma. It helps to calm nervous system.
Tea Tree is a first class antiseptic with healing and immune boosting properties. In soap it helps with itchiness, eczema, acne, dry or oily skin.
Ylang Ylang uplifts mood, dispelling anxiety and stress with its strong aroma. On skin it helps with circulation and brightens complexion.

Additions

Activated Charcoal detoxifies and mildly exfoliates skin. Can carry 100 times its weight, pulling excess oil from pores.
Botanicals are added to soaps for the purpose of adding colour, decoration, texture, exfoliation properties and botanical infusions for the benefits of the plants healing properties.
Calendula flower, dandelion flower., lavender flower, heather flower, rose flower, juniper leaf, rosemary leaf, parsley leaf, madder root powder, turmeric root powder, pink peppercorn, poppyseeds.
Clay
Honey is in natural humectant that draws moisture to skin and locks it in. In soap it adds extra bubbles and leaves skin wonderfully moisturised.
Milk adds extra benefits to the soaps function.. Coconut milk adds extra creaminess to the soap and leaves skin moisturised. Oat milk offers soothing properties to sensitive and irritated skin.
Oats