We’re thrilled to share that our Australian Botanical Goat’s Milk Soap has been officially recognised as the Best Traditional Bar Soap by The New York Times Wirecutter – taking the top spot after months of hands-on testing and comparison.
Why Wirecutter Named It the Best Bar Soap
In their comprehensive review of the best bar soaps, Wirecutter testers praised our Goat’s Milk Soap for its rich, creamy lather, fresh botanical fragrance, and the way it left skin feeling remarkably soft.
One tester even noted that “on the skin, it feels more like a rich body wash than a bar of soap.”
Another reviewer shared that it made her child’s already baby-soft skin even softer – no small compliment for any soap.
Natural Ingredients That Care for Your Skin
At Australian Botanical Soap, we’ve always believed that skincare should be simple, natural, and nourishing.
Our Goat’s Milk Soap brings that philosophy to life through a blend of premium ingredients:
- Goat’s Milk – naturally rich in lactic acid to gently exfoliate and hydrate.
- Shea Butter – deeply moisturising and protective.
- Glycerin – a natural humectant that helps retain moisture.
- Sodium Gluconate – a mild, plant-based exfoliant for smoother skin.
Although our soaps are naturally alkaline, Wirecutter found that our bars were less drying and more skin-friendly than many other traditional soaps.
Long-Lasting and Great Value
One of the features that most impressed testers was the size and longevity of our bar.
At approximately 9 cubic inches, it’s a generous bar designed to last. As one panelist noted, her family of three usually finished a bar of Dove Sensitive in 10 days – but the Australian Botanical Soap barely showed a dent in that time.
The Wirecutter team also loved our fragrances, particularly the Lemongrass with Lemon Myrtle and Lavender varieties.
“Australian Botanical’s Lemongrass is the only scented product my family now reaches for again and again,” said one reviewer.
A Home-Grown Favourite – Now a Global Standout
Every bar of Australian Botanical Soap is proudly made in Australia using sustainably sourced ingredients and recyclable packaging.
To be recognised internationally by The New York Times Wirecutter as the Best Bar Soap is a huge honour – and proof that our Australian-made products stand tall on the global stage.
We’re grateful to our loyal customers who’ve supported us on this journey and continue to share in our love of natural, high-quality soap.
Try It for Yourself
Discover why The New York Times Wirecutter named our Goat’s Milk Soap the Best Bar Soap.
Experience the creamy lather, natural ingredients, and lasting freshness that make it a household favourite.
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