About Iskah

Finding joy in the everyday.

Somewhere along the way, we've been taught that caring for ourselves needs to look like something.

But what if it could be simpler than that?

Not another thing on your to-do list. Not something you need to save up for.

Just a touch more pleasure in the life you're already living.

This is the heart of Iskah.

How it began

I'm the maker behind Iskah, it began, quite unexpectedly, with 5kg of beef suet from a meat co-op. I started rendering the fat, and didn't know what to do with it all, stumbled upon a soap making blog and the rest is history. I found myself drawn to the process: understanding the ingredients, learning, and creating.

There was something deeply satisfying about soap making. I would avoid washing my hands but when I began making my own soap and understanding the process and ingredients I learnt natural soap is different to the body washes I'd been using, they didn't strip my skin and leave it feeling tight.

Making became a creative outlet, with a curiosity to learn what is possible and gradually, Iskah grew from there.

 

Made with intention, not excess

I'm drawn to traditional methods.

I believe there is value in understanding what we use on our skin, where our ingredients come from and how our everyday essentials are made. Not because we need to be fearful of everything unfamiliar, or because natural automatically means better, but because I think it's worth being thoughtful about the things we choose.

At Iskah, I make handmade tallow soaps, botanical bath teas and natural skincare with a focus on ingredient integrity, and formulations that brings a product that is a pleasure to use.

I want to share what I've learnt, be honest about what a product can offer, and leave room for you to make choices that feel right for you.

Just intentional products, made with care, that bring something lovely to your everyday.

 

For the woman living a full life

You care about what you bring into your home. You want to make thoughtful choices, but you don't necessarily have the time.

You want to feel good in your skin. You want little moments that are yours. You want beauty and pleasure without the pressure to do more, be more or get everything right.

I understand the pull between wanting to slow down and having a life that doesn't always allow for it.

As a mother of four, I'm far to familiar with the fullness of everyday life. And while Iskah is something I've built from my own curiosity and creativity, it's also a reminder to myself of something I believe we can all use a little more of: the ability to notice and enjoy the life happening right in front of us.

Because I don't believe enjoyment should be reserved for holidays, special occasions or the rare day when everything goes to plan.

I think it belongs in the ordinary, too.

 

Restoring the everyday

This is what I hope Iskah becomes for you. More than a collection of soaps, bath teas and skincare, a little reminder that an ordinary day can still hold something wonderful.

You don't need to transform your life to experience these things. You don't need expensive routines or elaborate rituals. Sometimes, all it takes is a little intention and to be present right where you're at.

These moments might seem small, but in the middle of the chaos of life, they become a glimmer

I want Iskah to help you find a little more delight in these meaningless moments we often rush through.

I'm glad you're here.

Rachel xx