We’re over the moon to announce that Cyril’s Soap Shed has scooped four medals in the prestigious Free From Skincare Awards 2025!
🌿 Silver for our Lemongrass & Chamomile Goat’s Milk Soap
🌾 Bronze for our Honey & Oats Goat’s Milk Soap
🏷️ Bronze for Best Labelling
🌐 Silver for Best Website and Social Media
These awards mean the world to us – not just because of the shiny medals (though we won’t lie… we’re a bit giddy about them!), but because they are based on real, thoughtful feedback from testers with sensitive skin and a passion for natural products.
Here's what they had to say:
💛 Lemongrass & Chamomile - Silver Winner
Our testers loved the “uplifting fragrance,” the “rich lather,” and the way it left skin “clean, nourished, and supple.” One even told us, “This soap surpassed my expectations by being such a good cleanser whilst being kind to skin.” Another called it “perfect” and said it was “so gentle and non-irritating, even on scratched gardening hands.”
We couldn’t ask for kinder words.
🍯 Honey & Oats – Bronze Winner
Praised for its “rich, creamy lather” and hydrating effects on dry, sensitive skin, our Honey & Oats bar was described as “cossetting,” “soothing,” and even “a pleasure to linger in the shower with.” We also heard how it helped eczema-prone skin and felt “friendly and welcoming” right from the packaging. Yes – one tester even compared it to a “nutty Magnum ice cream” (which made us laugh out loud, but in the nicest way!).
🏷️ Best Labelling - Bronze
We work hard to make sure our labels are clear, friendly, and informative. It’s important to us that our values shine through – free from palm oil, synthetic nasties, and full of creamy goodness from our own small herd of mischievous goats! 🐐
Shout out to Bongo Creative for their expertise in this!
🌍 Best Website & Social Media - Silver
This one is especially close to our hearts. We pour a lot of love into sharing our story, our goats, and our little slice of the New Forest with you online. Judges said our website was “a joy to read,” “informative without being heavy,” and full of “beautiful photographs that tell the story and enchant.” We’re delighted they felt our passion – and yes, we’ve taken the feedback on board and will work on replying to more of your lovely comments too!
Thanks to Becky at Purple Dog for her brilliant work behind the scenes – helping us helping us tell our story so beautifully across social media
From the bottom of our hearts (and hooves), thank you to the testers, judges, and the whole Free From Skincare Awards team for recognising what we do. And of course, thank YOU – our customers and supporters – for believing in our soap, our goats, and our mission.
We couldn’t be prouder, and we’ll keep working hard to bring you natural, nourishing soaps that your skin – and soul – will love.
Catherine, Gordon and of course all the Goats!
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