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“About 20 years ago, I thought there was a place in the market for a chunky piece of soap like I used to be able to buy when I was young, in the 1940s and 1950s… and that was the beginning of it.
From then on we’ve grown to where we are today.

John Apperley
Co-Founder, Australian Botanical Soap

When it comes to keeping clean, there’s soap and then there’s Australian Botanical Soap.

A good soap bar does not just sanitise, it gently cleanses the skin without drying it out, leaving the skin feeling soft and invigorated.

In early 2000s the choice of soap on the supermarket shelf was limited, most were small bars created from a tallow base (animal fat) and the soap lather was created by artificial foaming agents such as SLS, Sodium Laurel Sulphate.

Founder of ABS John Apperley saw a gap in the market for a chunky Pure Plant Oil soap bar and filled it.

Australian (owned and made) Botanical (Pure Plant Oil Base) Soap was created, a natural base soap bar that is long lasting and creates its own rich and creamy lather, not relying on chemicals to do the work.

From humble beginnings, being sold at local market stalls, ABS has grown to where we are today, which is worldwide.

Environmental awareness and implementation were always key in developing our range.

Our soap bars are not tested on animals, and we have always been dedicated to using sustainable pure plant oils in the manufacture of our bars.

Our soap is biodegradable and can be used confidently in conjunction with grey water systems.

Our natural soap base has a high glycerin content, derived from pure plant oils, helping to moisturise your skin.

Organic Raw Shea Butter is added to all bars in our range, known for its high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins it is an ingredient that can help to soften the skin.

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“Carrying the Australian-made logo has been a big plus for our business. We find that products that carry the Australian-made logo are sought after by not only by Australian consumers, but also by overseas consumers."

“People trust the logo - it is a seal of approval.”

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