If there’s one thing 2020 taught us, it’s the importance of keeping our hands squeaky clean.

As NHS guidelines continue to advise us to wash our hands as often as possible, do yourself a favour and swap that plastic bottle of radioactive coloured liquid soap for a natural alternative made by independent businesses right here in Glasgow.

Here's some of our favourites:

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Glasgow Soap Company

You'll find plenty of fun, quirky products from this family run company who’s love for Glasgow inspired them to create the “Iron Brew” range which includes Handsoap, shower gel and bath salts.

All of their products are SLS and paraben free so sure to keep your skin protected.

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OCH vegan soaps

These hand crafted soaps look good enough to eat. The brand believe strongly in producing soaps that are as good for the environment as they are for your skin, focusing on keeping their carbon foot print as low as possible.

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Twa Burds

Artisan soap makers Twa Burds have been on the scene since 2012 and have quite rightly amassed a cult following of natural beauty lovers.

Check out their “nettle soap” which is specially formulated for sensitive skin, perfect for sufferers of eczema or psoriasis.

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Moontribe botanicals

These magical looking bars are crafted with the power of nature in mind, using top quality plants and herbs chosen for their botanical properties.

With gorgeous creations like “love potion” and “midsummer” you’re sure to fall under their spell.

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SoapEtc

Soapetc are a Strathbungo based company who are regulars at Shawland’s Park Lane Market.

Their cocktail collection is full of dreamy, colourful swirls and uses ingredients chosen to smell like your favourite tipple from mojitos to pina coladas.