The SOWN blog
Little seeds of knowledge
Welcome to SOWN — Wild Māra’s little corner of the internet, where nature, skincare, slow living, and botanical wisdom are gently shared.
Here you’ll find thoughtful reads, little seeds of knowledge, and stories from behind the scenes — from how Wild Māra products are made, to the healing power of botanicals, simple self-care rituals, and naturally kind ways to nourish body and mind.
Grab a cuppa, settle in, and have a wander.
What is Cold Process Soap?
What is a Shampoo Bar?
5 Botanicals Your Skin Loves and Why They Work
What Makes Wild Māra Bath Salts So Special?
Shampoo Bars and Hard Water: How to Avoid Buildup and Keep Hair Feeling Clean
Botanical Sugar Scrub FAQ: Wild Māra’s Safe-Use Guide
Self-Care Gift Sets: Choose your Wild Māra Match
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Very indulgent and deeply nourishing.
Your skin and your senses will be pampered with pure luxury, thanks to a rich combination of three decadent butters alongside a heavenly scented blend of carefully selected essential oils.
You might assume that having salt in a soap would create a scratchy sensation, but that’s definitely not the case here. I use an ultra-fine New Zealand sea salt to completely avoid any roughness. These salt bars are wonderfully creamy, intensely moisturising, and exceptionally skin-softening. The lather they produce is almost lotion-like in texture. After using one, your skin will feel as if you’ve just enjoyed a rejuvenating, blissful day at the spa.
Approx 120g
Fresh, citrusy and rejuvenating.
Contains Pink Grapefruit essential oil, known to awaken the senses and help encourage smoother, more radiant skin. Homegrown lemon balm is gently infused into olive oil and also crafted into a hydrosol, adding bright, fresh citrusy notes with herbaceous depth. I’ve included pink Himalayan sea salt for a satisfying, exfoliating scrubby texture that buffs away dullness. Perfect for someone who prefers an invigorating, skin-reviving scrub.
These salt bars are creamy, moisturising & skin softening. The lather is almost lotion-like. Your skin will feel like you’ve been to a day spa.
Approx 120g
If you truly love the soothing scent and calming properties of Lavender, then this soap is the perfect choice for you!
It is made with nourishing cocoa & shea butter and a blend of plant oils, including sunflower oil, which is particularly high in vitamin E to effectively aid dry skin and help it retain moisture. This exquisite soap features lavender that has been infused in olive oil, along with lavender hydrosol that I personally distill, ensuring the highest quality. Additionally, lavender essential oil is included to enhance the overall fragrance and therapeutic benefits. To further enrich the experience, coconut milk is added, imparting a rich creaminess that leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth, and utterly pampered.
A salt soap that will leave your skin feeling clarified and fresh, with activated charcoal and sea salt to gently exfoliate, detoxify and clarify skin. Lavender hydrosol soothes, heals and calms irritation. Made with nourishing plant oils to restore moisture, it’s ideal for blemished, red or congested skin seeking a refreshed, balanced complexion.
You’d think having salt in a soap would feel scratchy but not these. I use a very fine NZ sea salt to avoid that scratchy feeling. These salt bars are creamy, moisturising & skin softening. The lather is almost lotion-like. Your skin will feel like you’ve been to a day spa.
Just to note: This soap is topped with Coarse Pink Himalayan Sea Salt which will be quite scratchy initially on your skin, you can either remove it or use the other side.
Approx. 120g
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