Friendly Soaps

Friendly Soap is a UK-based company based in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, dedicated to creating natural, ethical and sustainable soap and personal care products. Founded in 2008 by long-time friends with a shared passion for the environment, Friendly Soap has grown into a trusted name for eco-conscious consumers across the UK and beyond. Their mission is clear: to make high-quality, affordable products that are as kind to the planet as they are to your skin.

Their product range includes handcrafted soap bars, shampoo and conditioner bars, shaving soaps, facial cleansing bars, travel tins, and natural household cleaning items. Each product is carefully formulated using plant-based ingredients and traditional cold-process methods, which not only reduce energy consumption but also preserve the natural benefits of the oils used. You won’t find any synthetic fragrances, preservatives, or harsh chemicals here — just gentle, effective products made with ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, olive oil and essential oils.

What sets Friendly Soap apart is their unwavering commitment to sustainability and ethics. All of their products are vegan, cruelty-free and free from palm oil, parabens, SLS and plastic packaging. Even their cardboard boxes are recycled and recyclable, and they continue to seek ways to minimise their carbon footprint across every aspect of their operations. Their workplace is powered by renewable energy and they pay a living wage to all staff, demonstrating a business model rooted in fairness and environmental care.

Friendly Soap also supports wider environmental initiatives, including partnerships with tree-planting organisations and social causes. They believe that sustainable business shouldn’t be exclusive or expensive — it should be accessible, transparent, and genuinely impactful.

Whether you're switching to solid shampoo, reducing plastic in your bathroom, or simply looking for a gentler soap for your skin, Friendly Soap offers a wide range of reliable, eco-friendly options that help you take small steps toward a more sustainable lifestyle.