Base Ethical Soaps - Clean Conscience. Clean Skin.

The Shaving Soap is a return to the way shaving was always meant to be — unhurried, effective and genuinely good for your skin. Rich, cushioning lather softens the hair and protects the skin, allowing the blade to glide cleanly and closely without irritation, razor burn or the harsh chemical sting of conventional shaving products. This is shaving stripped back to its honest best — and once you've tried it, there's no going back.

🌿 Rich, cushioning lather for a close, comfortable shave.

🌿 Softens hair and protects skin from razor burn.

🌿 Suitable for face and body shaving.

🌿 Gentle enough for sensitive skin.

 🌿 Olive and coconut oil based.

What began as a batch of Christmas gifts grew into something far more meaningful. Founded by a husband-and-wife team, one a PhD chemist, the other a passionate advocate for ethical living, Base Ethical Soaps has been handcrafting tens of thousands of bars and liquid soaps annually since 2017.

The ethos is disarmingly simple: give people the personal care products they use every day, made properly, with the most local, ethical and high-quality Australian ingredients possible.

A Social Enterprise With Purpose

Base is more than a soap company. As a social enterprise, profits flow directly into health projects for Australian communities. Every bar you buy contributes to something larger than a clean bathroom shelf — it funds real impact, right here at home.

Inspired by the Australian Landscape

There is a long tradition of no-fuss, get-it-done practicality in the Australian character — and the Shaving Soap honours that tradition completely. No gimmicks, no unnecessary additives, no promises it can't keep. Just a well-made soap that does its job beautifully, every single morning, crafted from the same honest ingredients that define everything Base creates.

Natural. Vegan. Cruelty Free.

Every product is handcrafted from all-natural ingredients, entirely vegan and never tested on animals. The result is a range that works hard and remains gentle on your skin — because what's good for the planet should feel good on your body.

Sustainably Made

From ingredient sourcing to packaging, Base treads lightly. Switching to a shaving soap eliminates yet another plastic tube or can from your bathroom routine — a small change with a surprisingly satisfying impact. Natural formulations, sustainable materials and a genuine commitment to minimising environmental footprint sit at the heart of every decision made in their workshop.

Our family, our community, our planet — we are all connected. Base Ethical Soaps exists to honour that connection, one bar at a time.