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Mutenka Sekken

Mutenka Sekken, Soap Makers
Japan
Mutenka Sekken Honpo have been producing soap in the Miki district of Hyōgo Prefacture since 1955 — originally intended for dry cleaners, before perfecting their cold-process method and branching out to soaps for individual, personal use in 1998.
Mutenka — a Japanese term meaning ‘no additives’ — utilises two primary, traditional small-batch manufacturing methods: the cold process method and the kettle-fired method. The cold process method allows for the retention of nutrients from the natural ingredients, as the soap is made at room temperature without excessive heating, whereas the kettle-fired method is a traditional, time-intensive method which ensures the soap remains pure and free from chemical additives. Often taking over 100 hours, the specialised oils and alkali are blended together in a kettle, then left to mature for months. This creates a dense soap, making it less likely to melt or crumble quickly in the shower.

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Suitable for all skin types

Mutenka incorporates a vast array of natural ingredients into their soaps such as rice bran, sakura (cherry blossom), green tea, hinoki (cypress) and honey.

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A handcrafted Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) soap, a relaxing and soothing soap infused with natural hinoki oil, with natural antibacterial and deodorizing properties. These soaps are made from raw natural oils at room temperature, with no warming or rinsing. The result is a moisturising soap rich in nut..
£12.50
Ex Tax:£10.42
A handcrafted Sakura (Japanese Cherry) soap, a foaming soap with the subtle scent of cherry blossom, for a soft and silky feeling cleanse. These soaps are made from raw natural oils at room temperature, with no warming or rinsing. The result is a moisturising soap rich in nutrients extracted from th..
£12.50
Ex Tax:£10.42
A handcrafted  Yuzu (yellow citrus fruit) soap, created using yuzu from Yasutomi, Hyōgo Prefecture, which has been recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the high quality of its pesticide-free produce. The yuzu are individually checked by hand and freshly juiced i..
£12.50
Ex Tax:£10.42
A handcrafted soap containing Nunobiki Water and Mount Rokkou Honey, creating a gentle, richly moisturising soap. The water of Nunobiki, Kobe is certified by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment as one of their 100 purest waters, while the acacia honey harvested on the southern slopes of Mt. Rok..
£12.50
Ex Tax:£10.42
A handcrafted soap containing Nunobiki Water and Mount Rokkou Honey, creating a gentle, richly moisturising soap. The water of Nunobiki, Kobe is certified by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment as one of their 100 purest waters, while the acacia honey harvested on the southern slopes of Mt. Rok..
£42.00
Ex Tax:£35.00
A set of 16 miniature individually wrapped handcrafted goat milk travel soaps. This high-foaming, exfoliating soap with extracts of Kyoto goat milk, has no added fragrance and is suitable for sensitive skin. Pop one or two of these into your wash bag for a little pampering whilst on your travel..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
A set of 16 miniature individually wrapped handcrafted Kobe honey travel soaps. A foaming soap  which offers a soft and silky feeling cleanse. Pop one or two of these into your wash bag for a little pampering whilst on your travels. These soaps are made from raw natural oils at room temperature..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
A set of 16 miniature individually wrapped handcrafted Sakura (Japanese Cherry) travel soaps. A foaming soap with the subtle scent of cherry blossom, which offers a soft and silky feeling cleanse. Pop one or two of these into your wash bag for a little pampering whilst on your travels. These soaps a..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
A handcrafted additive-free and unscented baby soap, made using the Kamayaki method which involves kettle-firing over three days and maturing for three months, before the soap is hand-cut and packaged. Made by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōg..
£7.50
Ex Tax:£6.25
A handcrafted, lavender scented rice bran soap, kettle-fired over three days and left to mature for three months by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. Recommended for dry or sensitive skin, this is a gentle, highly foami..
£8.50
Ex Tax:£7.08
A handcrafted rice bran soap, kettle-fired over three days and left to mature for three months by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. Recommended for dry or sensitive skin, this is a gentle, highly foaming soap with Kobe ..
£8.50
Ex Tax:£7.08
A string and washer envelope containing an organic cotton washcloth and a natural Hinoki-scented soap. The three-layer gauze washcloth, with the middle layer a half-weight weave, making this towel lightweight, absorbent and quick to dry. Utilising an irregular weave pattern produces a unique, exquis..
£17.50
Ex Tax:£14.58
A string and washer envelope containing an organic cotton washcloth and a natural Hinoki-scented soap. The three-layer gauze washcloth, with the middle layer a half-weight weave, making this towel lightweight, absorbent and quick to dry. Utilising an irregular weave pattern produces a unique, exquis..
£22.50
Ex Tax:£18.75
A string and washer envelope containing an organic cotton washcloth and a natural Hinoki-scented soap. The three-layer gauze washcloth, with the middle layer a half-weight weave, making this towel lightweight, absorbent and quick to dry. Utilising an irregular weave pattern produces a unique, exquis..
£22.50
Ex Tax:£18.75
A string and washer envelope containing an organic cotton washcloth and a natural Hinoki-scented soap. The three-layer gauze washcloth, with the middle layer a half-weight weave, making this towel lightweight, absorbent and quick to dry. Utilising an irregular weave pattern produces a unique, exquis..
£22.50
Ex Tax:£18.75
A handcrafted charcoal soap, a refreshing, easy lathering soap infused with mint and lemon, which deeply cleanses pores and leaves the skin soft. These soaps are made from raw natural oils at room temperature, with no warming or rinsing. The result is a moisturising soap rich in nutrients extracted ..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
A handcrafted, specially formulated 'Spring' soap, made using a cold process method by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. A special soap recommended for this cold and changeable season, which contains luxurious ingredien..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
A handcrafted, specially formulated 'Winter' soap, made using a cold process method by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. These soaps are made from raw natural oils at room temperature, with no warming or rinsing. The re..
£12.50
Ex Tax:£10.42
A set of 16 miniature individually wrapped handcrafted lavender scented travel soaps. A foaming soap  which offers a soft and silky feeling cleanse. Pop one or two of these into your wash bag for a little pampering whilst on your travels. These soaps are made from raw natural oils at room tempe..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
A large bar of handcrafted rice bran soap, kettle-fired over three days and left to mature for three months by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. Recommended for dry or sensitive skin, this is a gentle, highly foaming so..
£27.00
Ex Tax:£22.50
A set of 16 miniature individually wrapped handcrafted rice bran soaps, kettle-fired over three days and left to mature for three months by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. Pop one or two of these into your wash bag fo..
£12.00
Ex Tax:£10.00
A 300ml bottle of additive-free shampoo made using a blend of lavender extract and natural vegetable oils, with natural cleansing ingredients to keep your scalp and hair healthy. Made by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955..
£12.50
Ex Tax:£10.42
A 400ml pump bottle of additive-free liquid body soap made using a blend of fresh yuzu extract and yuzu oil from natural production (harvested in Yasutomi-cho, Hyogo Prefecture). Scented only with natural ingredients, it has a gentle scent of citrus (yuzu is an aromatic citrus fruit grown mainly in ..
£22.50
Ex Tax:£18.75
A completely additive-free hand cream with all natural ingredients, made in Japan by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. Gently scented with oils of geranium and bergamot, this luxurious hand cream melts like butter with body te..
£19.00
Ex Tax:£15.83
A completely additive-free lip balm with all natural ingredients, made in Japan by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. Delicately flavoured with Seiyo Hakka oil (Japanese Peppermint from Seiyo Prefecture), this luxurious lip balm mel..
£16.50
Ex Tax:£13.75
A handcrafted, specially formulated 'Summer' soap, made using a cold process method by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. This soap has a gentle citrus scent and is recommended for the summer season when skin is exposed ..
£12.50
Ex Tax:£10.42
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