Quick answer: Splash your face with lukewarm water, rub the bar between your palms until you have a rich lather, and massage that lather over damp skin in small, gentle circles. Rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel. Herbal Face Food's own user trial had people using it twice a day, morning and night.
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How to use The Soap, step by step
- Wet your skin. Use lukewarm water, not hot. It helps the bar lather and is easier on your face.
- Lather in your hands first. Rub the bar between your palms instead of dragging it across your face.
- Massage the lather in. Use small circles over your face, or wherever you are washing. Take your time here; a gentle 30 to 60 seconds is plenty.
- Rinse well. Lukewarm water again, until no lather is left along the hairline and jaw.
- Pat dry. Use a clean towel and pat rather than rub. If you use a serum next, apply it to clean, dry skin.
How often should you use it?
Most people use it once or twice a day. Herbal Face Food based its user trial on twice-daily use over 35 days, so morning and evening is the routine the brand had in mind. If your skin feels tight or you are new to strong botanical products, start with once a day in the evening and see how it goes.
Can you use it on your body too?
Yes. HFF made The Soap for the face but says it works for the whole body too. Plenty of people keep it in the shower for that reason. Just keep in mind that using it on your body will make the bar go faster.
Is a tingle normal?
The bar contains strong plant oils such as clove, cinnamon, peppermint and tea tree, so some people notice a warm or tingly feeling while it is on the skin. That should be mild and brief. If it stings, feels hot, or leaves your skin red, rinse it off and stop using it. Patch testing on a small area first is a good idea with any new cleanser. We cover this in more detail in why natural serums can feel warm or tingly.
What is in Herbal Face Food soap?
The base is manuka honey, raw honey, aloe, jojoba, coconut oil and safflower oil, with oat protein. On top of that come dozens of plant extracts and oils, including lavender, tea tree, frankincense, myrrh, rose, sandalwood, astaxanthin and dragon's blood. HFF publishes the complete list on the official Soap page, which is worth reading if you have any known plant or fragrance sensitivities.
How long does one bar last?
HFF estimates three to six months, depending on how often you use it and if you use it on your body too. A draining soap dish makes a real difference. A bar that sits in water softens and wears down much faster.
The Soap vs Serum I: which does what?
| The Soap | Serum I | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Cleansing bar | Leave-on face serum |
| When to use | First step, to wash | After cleansing, on clean, dry skin |
| Where | Face, and body if you like | Face, neck and chest |
| How long it lasts (HFF estimate) | About 3 to 6 months per bar | About 10 to 15 days for the 10 ml size |
| HFF list price | $83.97 | From $72.00 (10 ml) |
| With GLOW30 (30% off) | $58.78 | From $50.40 (10 ml) |
Prices as listed on herbalfacefood.com on November 11, 2026. Confirm the current price in the official cart.
If you only want to try one thing, the bar is an easy place to start because it replaces a step you already do. If you want to build a short routine, The Soap followed by Serum I is the simplest two-step setup.
What customers say
"The soap smells so good, has a rich lather and makes my face feel incredible."
Stacy, shared in a customer review on herbalfacefood.com
"I love the natural smell and my skin feels so fresh and clean after each shower."
Sunny, shared in a customer review on herbalfacefood.com
Everyone's skin is different, so read reviews as one person's experience rather than a promise.
Using GLOW30 on The Soap
Add The Soap to your cart on the official Herbal Face Food site, enter GLOW30 at checkout, and check that the 30% discount shows before you pay. Herbal Face Food handles the order, payment, delivery and any returns. You can also browse every product on our Herbal Face Food collection page.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use Herbal Face Food soap?
Wet your skin with lukewarm water, rub the bar between your palms to make a lather, massage the lather over damp skin in small circles, then rinse and pat dry.
How often should you use Herbal Face Food soap?
Once or twice a day. HFF based its user trial on twice-daily use, morning and night. If you are new to it, starting once a day is fine.
Can you use Herbal Face Food soap on your body?
Yes. It was made for the face, but HFF says it can be used on the body as well. The bar will simply run out sooner.
Is it normal for Herbal Face Food soap to tingle?
A mild, brief tingle can happen because of strong plant oils like clove and peppermint. If it stings, burns or leaves redness, rinse it off and stop using it.
How long does a bar of Herbal Face Food soap last?
HFF estimates three to six months, depending on how often you use it. Keeping it on a draining soap dish helps it last.
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