Discovering Natural Soaps Penicuik – Supporting Local, Sustainable Skincare

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful collection of handmade soaps created by Justyna, a local artisan based in Penicuik, Midlothian. This shoot was not only a creative milestone for me — my first time working with a soap-making brand — but also an inspiring introduction to eco-conscious, skin-friendly products.
Justyna’s soaps are handcrafted using natural ingredients, essential oils, and sustainable packaging — a perfect blend of care for the skin and care for the planet. Through thoughtful styling and detail shots, I aimed to highlight the texture, colours, and authenticity behind each bar.
If you’re a small business looking to elevate your product visuals with natural light, clean styling, and a focus on what makes your brand unique — I’d love to hear from you.

  • Justyna shaping handmade soap with her hands during the soap making process in Midlothian
  • Hands holding a glass jar of dried botanicals infusing in oil – natural skincare preparation in Midlothian
  • Person holding a round rattan bowl filled with bright orange marigold petals—symbol of ritual, self-care, and mindful living.
  • Uncut loaf of cold-process handmade soap in a wooden mold, showing swirled top textures and natural botanical ingredients.
  • Clear glass jar filled with dried lavender buds, showcasing natural texture, muted purple tones, and herbal apothecary style.
  • Glass jar filled with dried spruce tips infusing in golden oil, used in natural remedies, herbal skincare, or home apothecary.
  • Stack of small‑batch, organic, cold‑process handmade soap bars with botanical swirls on a rustic wooden table
  • Person harvesting lavender with scissors in a garden—capturing a slow living moment of herbal gathering, self-care, and seasonal ritual.
  • Person gathering fresh marigold petals into a woven basket—capturing a slow, mindful garden harvest rooted in herbal tradition.
  • Freshly cut lavender drying in a rustic woven basket – natural skincare ingredients from Midlothian
  • Handmade soap bar with 100% natural stamp – eco-friendly skincare product from Midlothian artisan
  • Uncut loaf of cold-process handmade soap in a wooden mold, showing swirled top textures and natural botanical ingredients.
Assorted handmade soap bars in natural colours – eco-friendly skincare crafted in Midlothian
Person gathering fresh marigold petals into a woven basket—capturing a slow, mindful garden harvest rooted in herbal tradition.
Glass jar filled with dried spruce tips infusing in golden oil, used in natural remedies, herbal skincare, or home apothecary.

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