The Tru Soap Co

My final market of 2025 is this Saturday at Meanwood Market, from 10am to 3pm.

I’ll be there with a stall full of my usual goodies and plenty of Christmas gift ideas. There’s all sorts to choose from this year. Gift baskets, little wooden crates of soap, face oils, body butters, scrubs, and lots of smaller bits if you’re after something thoughtful without going overboard. Everything is handmade and easy to mix and match.

If you’re trying to shop small and support local makers this Christmas, markets are such a lovely way to do it. You get to meet the people behind the products and find gifts that actually feel personal.

This will be the last chance to see everything in person before I take a short break and markets start again in February 2026. My website will still be open in the meantime.

Thank you so much to everyone who’s supported me this year. Whether you’ve bought something, shared a post, stopped for a sniff of the soaps, or just had a chat. It genuinely means the world 🫶🏻✨️

And just like that, we’re at my final markets of 2025.
It’s been a year full of early mornings, windy gazebos, downpours and gorgeous sunshine, brilliant chats, and the loveliest customers and fellow traders. I’m really grateful for every single moment.

You can find me at my last few festive events here:

✨ Saturday 6th December – Meanwood Festive Market
✨ Sunday 7th December – Chapel Allerton Market
✨ Saturday 13th December – Morley Makers Market
✨ Saturday 20th December – Meanwood Market

The December markets are always my favourite, not just because they’re festive, but because they’re such a lovely reminder of how special our local community is. Independent makers, food stalls, artists, bakers and all the friendly faces that make these events feel like little neighbourhood celebrations.

If you’re out and about and fancy a wander, come along and support your local makers. Even a chat, a follow, or a browse means more than you know.

If you can't make it to a market, feel free to have a peek at my website.

Thank you for being part of my year it’s been a really good one. 🌿

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All set up at Chapel Allerton Market today until 3pm.

The first little hint of Christmas has crept onto the stall in the form of gift baskets and crates filled with my handmade soaps and skincare. There’s something for every budget from simple stocking fillers to bigger pamper sets.

I’ve brought along my brand new face oils, plus fresh batches of lip balms and natural deodorant sticks for anyone needing a restock.

If you’re out and about in Chapel Allerton today, come and say hello and have a browse. Always lovely to see familiar faces (and meet new ones too).

Like many of us, my skin changed when I hit peri-menopause. It became drier, more sensitive, and seemed to lose that healthy glow overnight.

I wanted something natural, nourishing and with ingredients that would actually make a difference to my skin.

My Patchouli & Cedarwood Face Oil is a blend of deeply restorative plant oils designed to bring your skin back to life.

Squalane helps to hydrate and lock in moisture without clogging pores.
Apricot oil softens and smooths the skin, rich in vitamins A and E.
Sea buckthorn oil helps repair sun damage and restore radiance.
Rosehip oil supports elasticity and helps reduce fine lines.
Cedarwood and patchouli essential oils calm, balance and ground the skin.

It’s perfect for dry, mature, or tired skin, leaving it soft, radiant, and hydrated without feeling greasy.

Handmade in small batches, vegan friendly, and palm oil free.

Available now on my website and my upcoming markets.

This Saturday I’ll be back at Meanwood Market with freshly poured natural deodorants and something brand new — my botanical face oils 🌿

🧼 Natural Deodorants
Made with gentle, effective ingredients that work with your body, not against it.
💚 Aluminium free
💚 Plastic free
💚 Packed with nourishing oils and butters for all-day freshness
Available in:
🌱 Tea Tree & Rosemary – crisp, clean & naturally antibacterial
🌸 Rose Geranium & Lemon – soft, floral & lightly uplifting

💧 NEW: Botanical Face Oils
A silky blend designed to deeply nourish, protect, and restore your skin’s natural glow.
Formulated with:
🌿 Squalane – boosts hydration and locks in moisture without clogging pores
🍑 Apricot Kernel Oil – rich in vitamins A & E to soften and smooth
🥥 Fractionated Coconut Oil – lightweight nourishment for a non-greasy feel
🧡 Sea Buckthorn Oil – packed with antioxidants to brighten and even skin tone
🌹 Rosehip Oil – supports skin renewal and elasticity
🌲 Cedarwood & Patchouli Essential Oils – grounding, balancing, and beautifully earthy

Perfect for dry, mature, or tired skin that needs a little extra care (and a natural glow ✨).

Find me at Meanwood Market this Saturday from 10.30 – 2.30 pm to try them in person — I can’t wait for you to see (and smell!) them 💚

The nights are drawing in, the pumpkins are out, and there’s a little hint of something spooky in the air… 🎃👻🍂

October is the perfect month to stock up on cosy, skin-loving treats — and you can catch me at these markets:

🧡 Sunday 5th Oct – Chapel Allerton Market (10am–3pm)

🧡 Saturday 11th Oct – Morley Makers Market (10am–2pm)

🧡 Saturday 18th Oct – Meanwood Market (10.30am–2.30pm)

🧡 Saturday 25th Oct – Oakwood Clock Artists & Artisan Market (10.30am–3.30pm)

I’ll be bringing my handmade soaps, whipped body butters, scrubs & gift sets — perfect for autumn self-care or a little seasonal treat. 🍁🛁✨

Pop by, have a sniff of the soaps, and soak up the autumn vibes — no tricks, just treats! 🎃

Why I love Meanwood Market 🫶🏻

Hi, it's me 👋🏻

Here’s the first Meanwood Market ‘Trader Takeover’ post from the lovely 💖

Hi, I’m Claire 👋 I’m the maker behind The Tru Soap Co., my little brand of natural soaps and skincare.

I’ve always loved making things — from sewing my own dresses as a teenager to experimenting with with different crafts — but soap making had been the thing I loved most. Back in 2019 I made my very first batch, and I was hooked. Now I create a whole range of skin-kind, earth-friendly soaps, body butters, deodorants and more, all made with natural ingredients and essential oils.

Meanwood Market has been a big part of my business for years — it’s where I’ve met so many of you, made friends with fellow traders, and built a little community I love coming back to month after month. 💚

Hello everyone 😀 It’s time to announce something new that you’ll see popping up on the Meanwood Market pages 🎉🎉🎉

✨ Let me introduce the ‘Trader Takeover’✨

Each month one of our lovely market traders will create fun, interesting and informative content to share on our social media 🙌🏻

You can expect to see:
👋🏻 Meet the maker
📚 The story behind the business
🤩 Fun facts
📹 Behind the scenes footage
🌞 What a market day looks like
🛍️ Tips for traders and how to make the must out of your day
❤️ Anything else the trader wants to share

First up is the fabulous The Tru Soap Co founded by the equally wonderful Claire 💖 The Tru Soap Co joined the market in February 2022 and have been there every month since, with the exception of one holiday! Claire creates beautiful handmade soaps and body products that are always a huge hit at the market.

If you want to find out more, check out the first post by The Tru Soap Co at 6pm today 👀

The air’s turning crisp, the leaves are starting to fall, and it’s the perfect time for cosy markets filled with handmade goodness 🌿🧼

Here’s where you can find me this month:
✨ Sunday 7th Sept – Chapel Allerton Market (10am–3pm)

✨ Saturday 13th Sept – Morley Makers Market (10am–2pm)gnome.markets
✨ Saturday 20th Sept – Meanwood Market (10.30am–2.30pm)


I’ll be bringing along all your skin-loving favourites — soaps, scrubs, body butters & gift sets — perfect little treats for self-care season (or a thoughtful gift for someone else).

I would love it if you popped by to say hello 🍁

Cosy season = skin season 🍁✨
The days are getting cooler, which means it’s the perfect time to give your skin some extra love. Our autumn line-up has arrived:

🧼 NEW! Cedarwood & Patchouli Soap — grounding, earthy and warming, with turmeric + charcoal to help brighten and balance skin.
💖 Whipped Body Butters — rich with shea + cocoa butter to lock in moisture as the air gets crisp.
✨️ Pink Himalayan Salt Scrubs — gently exfoliating and deeply nourishing, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth.

Made in small batches, with pure essential oils and no nasties. Just nature, doing its thing