Harmless Apothecary

No Palm Oil. No EDTA. No SLS. No Synthetic Fragrances.

Transformation Starts Here.

Rooted in Argyll & Bute’s unspoiled landscape, Harmless Apothecary embraces the region’s natural soft water, renowned in whisky-making for its purity. This exceptional water draws out the full essence of botanicals, enriching their aroma and refining every lather into a quiet moment of indulgence.

In a skincare industry clouded by greenwashing and mass production, Harmless Apothecary stands apart. The myth of “sustainable palm oil” and the illusion of “handmade soap,” often mass-produced with little craftsmanship, distract from true sustainability.

Every item in our collection is genuinely handmade in small batches, using only the finest botanicals featuring Scottish lavender, Scottish bog myrtle, and English marigold flowers.

Indulge in a ritual of pure craftsmanship, free from compromise.

Project Harmless sustainable soap resting on a beautifully styled kitchen countertop. Handmade in Scotland using pure ingredients, this luxurious, palm oil-free soap is crafted with care for a truly indulgent experience. Featuring the soothing scent of Scottish lavender from Argyll and Bute, this eco-conscious soap embodies quality, sustainability, and heritage craftsmanship.

The Art of 28-Day Curing.

Turn routine into ritual.

A stack of four handcrafted Project Harmless soaps, elegantly arranged against a white studio background. Each bar is enriched with organic essential oils, shea butter, and botanical extracts, handmade in Scotland and cured for 28 days. Palm oil-free, plastic-free, and designed for a luxurious cleansing ritual.

The Art & Science of Soap, Perfected.

Many commercial brands rely on palm oil, synthetic fragrances, and harsh chemicals, ingredients that disrupt skin’s natural balance while accelerating environmental harm. Conventional soaps often mask impurities with EDTA or rely on bottled distilled water, further compounding their ecological impact.

Each bar of Project Harmless soap is cold-processed and cured for 28 to 48 days, infused with the finest organic essential oils and botanical extracts, delivering a rich, satisfying lather that feels as indulgent as it is pure.

Rooted in Scotland, Crafted for Change.

Let's break it down.

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Harmless Apothecary Soap

Other Soap

Soap Base

Coconut, Castor, Olive, and Shea Butter

Palm Oil, or "Sustainable" Palm Oil

Water Source

Naturally soft Scottish water

Hard water / Distilled bottled water

Harmful preservative / water softener

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EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid)

Harsh synthetics

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Sulfates / SLS / Parabens / Phtalates

How it's made

Handmade, Cold Process, and Cured for 28 to 48 days in Scotland

Melt & Pour / Mass-produced

Botanicals and scents

Herbal extracts & pure organic essential oils

Artificial fragrance / low-grade essential oils

Four handcrafted, palm oil-free soaps from Project Harmless standing upright in front of elegant, eco-friendly packaging. Made with organic essential oils and Scottish soft water for a luxurious, sustainable skincare experience.

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