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Bar Soap Help & FAQs

What is glycerin bar soap?

Glycerin bar soap is a solid cleansing bar made with a glycerin soap base. Swinging Soaps adds fragrance, colour and decorative details to create cheerful soaps for everyday handwashing and bathing.

What is the difference between Glycerin Bar Soaps and Fun Shapes & Novelty Soaps?

Our Glycerin Bar Soaps are classic rectangular bars offered in a variety of scents and colours. Fun Shapes & Novelty Soaps are made in playful designs for gifts, themed occasions and making everyday washing more fun.

Are the decorative pieces inside your soaps usable?

Yes. The decorative pieces inside our novelty and artisan-style soaps are also made from soap—not plastic toys. They are designed to become part of the bar as you use it.

What is the difference between light and regular scent?

Our light-scent option contains less fragrance and is best suited to customers who are sensitive to strong scents or simply prefer a softer fragrance. Our regular-scent option provides a stronger fragrance experience.

Light scent does not mean fragrance-free or hypoallergenic. Please review the ingredients before use and discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Will your bar soaps dry out my skin?

Glycerin is a humectant, which means it attracts and holds water. Our glycerin bar soaps cleanse without leaving the skin feeling as stripped or tight as some customers experience with other soaps.

Everyone’s skin is different, so results can vary. Customers who are sensitive to strong fragrance may prefer our light-scent option. If you have allergies, highly sensitive skin or a medical skin condition, review the ingredients before use and ask an appropriate healthcare professional if you are unsure.

What ingredients are used in your bar soaps?

Ingredients vary by soap base, fragrance, colour and design. Check the ingredient list on the individual product page or packaging before use.

If you have an allergy or need information about a specific ingredient, contact us before ordering.

How should I store a glycerin bar soap?

Allow the bar to drain and dry between uses. A soap dish that keeps the bar out of standing water will help it last longer.

Keep unused bars wrapped and store them in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.

Can I use bar soap on my face?

Use our bar soaps for the purpose shown on the individual product page. Unless a soap is specifically described as a facial bar, we recommend using it on the hands or body rather than the face.

Are your bar soaps vegan friendly?

Our standard glycerin soap base is made without animal fats. However, fragrances, colourants and decorative ingredients can vary by product.

If avoiding animal-derived ingredients is important to you, check the individual product listing or contact us about the specific soap before ordering.

Why choose Swinging Soaps bar soaps?

Our handmade soaps combine practical everyday cleansing with colourful scents and playful designs. Choose a classic glycerin bar, a fun shape or a novelty soap that makes washing feel like a treat.