I have always preferred liquid soap and shower gel over bar soap. What I dislike about most (American) soaps is that icky, cruddy film it leaves everywhere in your tub and on your skin. It grosses me out.
My mother introduced me to the beauty of French, English, African, Spanish and Indian soaps years ago, and I saw the light! Quality, triple-milled soaps are worlds apart from their lesser counterparts.
If you’re one of those folks who gets the heebie jeebies when you think about soap scum and that goopy soap muck in the soap dish, I learned this secret…
The Art of Using Soap…
Whenever you buy any kind of soap, immediately unwrap it and place it in a basket or bowl where the soap can be completely exposed to the air. Leave it in that basket or bowl exposed to the air until you’re ready to use it.
The air will harden and solidify the soap and improve its integrity so it doesn’t crumble into a pile of mush in the soap dish, and it will hold its shape over time as it is used.
Do keep this air exposure tip in mind for when you’re using the soap, and store it daily in a wire or mesh tray that will allow it to fully breathe and dry. Soap lasts 3x longer this way! My mother taught me that little gem. 
She’ll even unwrap ten bars of soap and place them all in the same basket. By the time each bar is used, it’s in the absolute ideal condition.
Now, for the main event… My latest love: Bon Savon luxury soaps! When I say they carry a wide assortment of imported soaps from everywhere in the world, I kid you not.
If you have a thing for good soap, look no further. Bon Savon is a soap lover’s best dream! They sell soap for every “body” - for men, women and children. Shopping for everyone!
You know I love to showcase eye candy, so feast your beady eyes upon these:
Look how sweet and precious! Gianna Rose Atelier Les Animaux d’Enfant (Baby Animals) soap for children
Baby animals on parade! Elephant, teddy bear and bunny, sized just right for a
child’s bath. This gentle soap is triple-milled and molded from vintage dies, in a mild vegetable-based formula and has a delicate, clean scent. The petite trio comes in a miniature keepsake box.
Aphrodite Olive Oil Soap
The benefits of olive oil are well known. In addition, olive leaves are found to be rich in antibacterial agents. The crushed olive leaves in this bar will exfoliate your skin and cleanse clogged pores. This soap contains 80-85% pure olive oil, no artificial preservatives or fragrances, and no animal fat.
Luxo Banho Portuguese Crème Oval Soap
This giant luxury bath soap became the toast of Europe during the decorative 1920’s. The ornate art deco gift box became synonymous with the new glamour and chic of modernism. Luxo Banho is a milk-rich, emollient, timeless luxury bar for the bath.
Apiana Honey Soap
A moisturizing soap for all skin types. Presented in a pictorial package that makes a perfect gift.
African Black Soap
African Black Soap is a luxurious, creamy moisturizing cocoa butter soap that is ideal
for blemish-prone skin. It cleans and lifts away dirt and bacteria, and softens dry skin. Warm, earthy fragrance. IMPORTANT: This soap contains antibacterial agent Triclocarban (0.7%) and should be used according to directions.
Côté Bastide Soap Cube
Milk is a traditional beauty treatment for the skin. This Côté Bastide soap cube has a fresh, soft and comforting fragrance that reminds one of sweet cream.
Côté Bastide Fig Tree Soap
A fresh, green, earthy fragrance extracted from the crushed leaves of the fig tree.
The antique designed wrap is reminiscent of designs from yesterday.
MEN - Magno La Toja Spanish Soap
A bar with a strong personality: its fresh yet spicy classic “soapy” scent is combined with the cleansing properties of mineral salts. This Spanish brand provides the pleasure and care of thermal waters in your home. The famous La Toja Spa, located on La Toja Island, is known for its water with unique mineral salt content. La Toja soap will cleanse and revitalize your skin.
MEN - Roger & Gallet Gentle Nature/Cinnamon Orange Soap
Men, you will love the powerful hit of spicy cinnamon and zesty orange in this luxe, creamy bar!
Nasturtia Milk Pear Soap
Goat’s milk is very rich in vitamins and minerals and contains short-chain fatty acids that are dispersed throughout the milk, creating a very fine emulsion. These features make it a perfect natural moisturizer. Fresh pear fragrance.
Nasturtia Pink Grapefruit Soap
Grapefruit has a very specific, tangy aroma that is hard to recreate in its full splendor. This is one the best grapefruit fragrances we have found in soaps.
Waterl’eau - “The Green Deep” Soap
The Green Deep brings the rich aroma and all the benefits of green tea extract. A light citrus infusion makes it fresh and invigorating.
Phebo Brazilian Glycerin Soap
This Brazilian glycerin soap has an exotic, spicy scent.
I used to think I wanted to own and operate a quaint bed and breakfast when I retire. Make that a soap shop! 
