If you think bar soap is drying or dull, you’ve probably never tried a good one.

When my original supplier ran out of stock, I went looking for an Irish-grown rapeseed oil that shared my values. Here’s how I chose a new partner—and why the quality of this oil matters so much for your skin.

It’s not the flashiest ingredient—but it’s my favourite. Here’s why organic Irish rapeseed oil makes such a gentle, nourishing base for handmade soap, and why I’ve chosen to build my recipes around it.