One question I get asked all the time at markets is:
"Can I use your soap on my face?"
My answer?
I do every single day.
Now, everyone's skin is different, and what works for me may not work for everyone. But after years of trying different cleansers and skincare products, I've found that keeping my routine simple has worked best for my skin.
Less Really Is More
It feels like everywhere you look there's another skincare trend.
Ten-step routines.
A cabinet full of products.
A new miracle ingredient every week.
While I love trying new things, I've learned that my skin is happiest when I don't overcomplicate it.
Most mornings and evenings, I wash my face with one of my handmade soaps, apply my Hyaluronic Acid Serum, and finish with Lemon Lotion.
That's it.
It's a routine I can stick to, and after years of making skincare products, it's still the one I come back to.
My Favorite Face Soap: Orange Coconut Milk
If I had to choose just one soap for my face, it would probably be my Orange Coconut Milk Soap.
It's made with creamy coconut milk and scented with 100% therapeutic-grade sweet orange essential oil.
The scent is bright, fresh, and uplifting. Every morning it feels like a little burst of sunshine that helps me wake up.
What I love most is how clean my skin feels afterward. It doesn't leave my face feeling tight or stripped like some cleansers I've used in the past. Instead, my skin just feels clean, soft, and ready for the rest of my routine.
It's the bar I reach for most often.
For Sensitive Skin: Oatmeal, Milk & Honey
Another favorite is my Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Soap.
This bar is made with oatmeal powder, honey powder, and coconut milk powder, creating a creamy, comforting lather that feels gentle on the skin.
It's one of the soaps I recommend most often for people looking for a mild, everyday facial cleanser. The scent is warm, soft, and cozy without being overpowering, and it's been a longtime customer favorite for years.
When my skin is feeling a little extra dry or I just want something comforting, this is the bar I reach for.
Why Handmade Soap Works for Me
One of the reasons I love handmade soap is how it leaves my skin feeling afterward.
Instead of feeling dry and tight, my face feels clean, comfortable, and ready for the next step in my routine.
I also love knowing exactly what I'm using every day. Every LemonMoon soap is handcrafted in small batches with nourishing oils because I believe skincare should feel as good as it works.
My Five-Minute Routine
People are often surprised when I tell them my skincare routine is so simple.
Here's what I use almost every day:
š Step 1: Wash my face with Orange Coconut Milk Soap or Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Soap.
š Step 2: Apply my Hyaluronic Acid Serum while my skin is still slightly damp to help lock in hydration.
š Step 3: Finish with Lemon Lotion to keep my skin soft and moisturized all day or overnight.
The whole routine takes less than five minutes.
Simple Doesn't Mean Less Effective
I think we sometimes believe skincare has to be complicated to work.
For me, it doesn't.
I've found products I genuinely enjoy using, and I stick with them.
That consistency has made far more of a difference than constantly chasing the newest trend.
I've tried plenty of skincare products over the years, but I always come back to this simple routine. A bar of handmade soap, my Hyaluronic Acid Serum, and a good moisturizer are what I use almost every day.
It's simple, it's consistent, and it works for my skin.
If you've been thinking about simplifying your own skincare routine, I'd start with either the Orange Coconut Milk Soap or the Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Soap.
They've become my favorite way to wash my face, and they just might become yours too. š