https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/chalke-valley-soaps-vs-sustainability 2022-11-07T14:33:34+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/Wrappings-ChalkeValleySoaps.jpg?v=1661797133 Chalke Valley Soaps vs. Sustainability https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/what-it-really-takes-to-create-a-new-soap-variant-in-the-uk 2022-11-07T14:33:14+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/Chalke_Valley_Soaps-1.jpg?v=1663683907 What it really takes to create a new soap variant in the UK https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/beautiful-product-photos-without-fancy-equipment 2023-02-10T13:25:44+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/ChalkeValleySoaps-03.jpg?v=1664114472 Beautiful product photos without the fancy equipment https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/is-handmade-soap-bad-for-the-face 2025-05-23T13:57:12+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/Chalke_Valley_Soaps-14_30bdd2a8-d6e9-4902-a4c2-caaa447c0356.jpg?v=1748005032 Is handmade soap bad for facial skin? https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/build-your-own-custom-gift-box 2023-12-10T12:02:30+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/ChalkeValleySoaps-28.jpg?v=1665415622 Custom Gift Box Guide https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/how-i-fight-off-acne-forever 2022-11-07T14:31:13+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/Chalke_Valley_Soaps-3.jpg?v=1665413497 How did I fight off my acne forever https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/5-tips-for-choosing-good-bath-salts 2023-08-24T16:34:44+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/Chalke_Valley_Soaps-1-2.jpg?v=1667830622 5 tips for choosing good bath salts https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/do-i-care-about-numbers-on-instagram 2023-08-24T16:00:32+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/Articles-IG_grids.png?v=1670167549 The intricate world of Instagram numbers: A personal perspective https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/the-essential-guide-to-inci-names-in-cosmetics-understanding-finding-and-using 2023-08-29T16:00:07+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/Geraldine_article_-_1.png?v=1692880548 The essential guide to INCI names in cosmetics: Understanding, finding, and using https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/a-personal-guide-to-instagram-safety-navigating-the-digital-waters 2023-08-24T15:55:41+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/you_got_hacked_instagram.png?v=1692888035 My escape from hackers: A personal guide to Instagram safety https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/sustainable-packaging-choices 2023-09-18T20:58:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/4.png?v=1695066965 Sustainable packaging choices https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/good-energy-the-heartbeat-of-success-in-small-business 2025-05-13T19:23:46+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/Chalke_Valley_Soaps-318_8e46ba86-0ec8-456d-9e28-32e90a3ca500.jpg?v=1747160626 Good Energy: The heartbeat of success in small business https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/from-passion-to-purpose-my-students-success-stories-part-1 2025-05-23T13:08:44+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/ChalkeValleySoaps-07_copy_2eeb9359-ab60-443d-8a21-e78c612cd327.jpg?v=1748002124 Student Success Story: Adriana - From passion to purpose https://www.chalkevalleysoaps.live/blogs/articles/your-soap-should-tell-a-story-here-s-how-we-build-ours 2025-05-13T19:25:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0455/4948/6242/articles/ChalkeValleySoaps-13_6099c1ac-aff8-469f-a33a-bb949a534672.jpg?v=1747160704 Your soap should tell a story. 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