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TRUE STORY & I still cringe about it!😳 I’d just f

TRUE STORY & I still cringe about it!😳I’d just finished setting up @shopdordana pop-up shop in Dobbies Garden Centre. Everything laid out nicely, soap on display, big sign right in front of me.When a person excitedly hurried over, picked up a mini soap bar and said, “Oh my god, I love Turkish delight, what flavour is this?”It was soap. On a soap stall. 🤦🏻‍♀️My heart sank when I told her and realised she was disappointed. Needless to say we both felt a bit awkward and tried to laugh it off, obviously she moved on without purchasing!😅I genuinely wanted to pack everything up and leave there and then.🫠But it taught me that 1) you gotta get over disappointments quickly and 2) people don’t always notice what’s in front of them. They make quick assumptions, they need a conversation not just signage.Anyway, hope I’m not the only one this has happened to! Have you sold products and had them mistaken for something else?Come and console me in the comments.😂@businesssecretsclub #thesummerreset2026 #smallbusinessowner #popupshop #smallbusinessuk #soapbusiness

TIME FOR A REINTRODUCTION 👋🧼 I’m starting to gain

TIME FOR A REINTRODUCTION 👋🧼I’m starting to gain a reputation offline as “the soap lady”. I’ll take that!💁🏻‍♀️I’m Leila. I run Dordana, a small soap business built in the margins of family life.I left an academic career for more flexibility around my kids, and ended up starting something of my own in the gaps.Dordana grew slowly, one decision at a time, and it’s now deeply woven into family life.If you’re new here, feel free to say hi below.👋 I’d love to know who’s on the other side of the screen.Leila x@businesssecretsclub #thesummerreset2026 #smallbusinessowner #mystory #femaleentrepreneur #storytellingcarousel

Turns out, writing business plans are optional but

Turns out, writing business plans are optional but community isn’t. ❤️Last year I joined a free programme for female entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business.The workshops, mentoring and pitching opportunities were brilliant, but the biggest takeaway was meeting women building businesses of their own who I now call friends.As an introvert, networking among strangers doesn’t come naturally to me. But this programme created an instant feeling of ease and belonging.🤝 The right connections can change everything so it’s worth getting out there and meeting likeminded people.❌No one builds a great businesses alone or sticks it out.Besides, business is more fun with friends who get it and cheer you on!What’s helped your business most: skills or community? 👇#femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #smallbusinessuk #businesscommunity

One of the surprises since starting @shopdordana i

One of the surprises since starting @shopdordana is how many men choose our traditional glycerine soap bars.💁🏻‍♂️In fact, a higher percentage of men in the UK prefer soap bars over liquid than women.Men care about their skin and take care of themselves more than people assume.🎁Father’s Day gifts get misread. When someone says “don’t get me anything for Father’s Day,” it usually means don’t default to another pair of socks. A Father’s Day gift should feel special, considered and useful.🧼Our glycerine soap is ideal for men’s grooming because it is deeply moisturising and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth after shaving.If you’re stuck on Father’s Day gifts, think beyond socks, mugs, and novelty gifts this year.🔗Click the link in bio to discover a gift he’ll actually use long after Father’s Day.#fathersdaygift #giftfordad #mensgrooming #giftideasuk #shopdordana

The machines have not automated everything yet! 🤖

The machines have not automated everything yet! 🤖⏳This is traditional soap making at @shopdordana.🫧We craft a classic glycerine rich soap using traditional soap making methods and preserve a 130 year old soap making process.🧼Every bar is shaped by skilled artisans who hand stamp and finish each bar. Edges are even polished with a toothbrush for a smooth finish, such is the attention to detail.🕰️The same recipe and antique machinery remain in use because quality does not need changing.➕Follow @shopdordana for more stories behind the craft that we are keeping alive.#traditionalsoapmaking #handmadesoap #glycerinesoap #artisansoap #soapmaking

⚠️Your soap or hand wash may be the cause if: 😢Yo

⚠️Your soap or hand wash may be the cause if:😢Your skin feels tight straight after washing
🧴You reach for moisturiser straight away
🕰️Your skin starts feeling uncomfortable again within an hour🔄This is the wash–moisturise–repeat cycle. Skin should not feel like it needs constant fixing every time you wash your hands.Formulas in soap, hand wash and shower gels vary. Many contain sulphates and other cleansing agents that can strip away your natural moisture and leave skin feeling dry and irritated.At @shopdordana we infuse loads of glycerine into our soap bars to soothe skin that is sensitive and prone to dryness, with no added sulphates in the formula.🫧The goal is simple. Normal, comfortable hands after washing. That is possible with a sulphate free, glycerine-rich soap that supports hydration.💧💌If you know someone stuck in the wash–moisturise–repeat cycle, feel free to share this with them.#shopdordana #dryskin #skincaretips #sensitiveskin #dryhands

Before the hyaluronic acid surge in popularity beg

Before the hyaluronic acid surge in popularity began around 2018, glycerine was already a long-standing base ingredient in many skincare products and widely used as a humectant for hydration.🕰️Discovered in the late 1700s, glycerine has stayed in skincare ever since as a core ingredient that effectively moisturises skin.📈Hyaluronic acid was identified in 1934 and only became a skincare trend in the last decade.💧Both are humectants, drawing water into the skin to keep it soft and hydrated. The difference is time and track record.✨Glycerine is the original hydration hero, proven over centuries in everyday skincare use.👩‍🔬At @shopdordana the focus is simple. Ingredients with a history of effectiveness over trends.🫧Our glycerine-rich soap is an easy way to support comfortable skin every day.💌If you know someone with dry skin, feel free to share this with them.#shopdordana #dryskin #glycerine #skincarebasics hydration

How many is too many… asking for a friend.🤔 That

How many is too many… asking for a friend.🤔That moment your favourite soap is running low and you panic buy “just in case”.As a soap maker, my stash of scented bars keeps growing. For “product research” of course.I thought it was just me, until I realised others do this too. Lining their drawers with packaged soaps while they wait to be used.And it makes sense! Using soap bars as a drawer fragrance is a simple way to keep clothes smelling fresh and avoid musty smells.😷Unopened soap bars also stores best in a cool, dark, dry place like a drawer, helping it last longer.❌It doesn’t work the same with liquid soaps in drawers.🍊Dordana’s mandarin scented bars release a subtle clean citrus aroma, making them useful for fragrancing drawers and storage spaces.Simply place a fragrant, paper-wrapped bar in drawers with towels or bedding and enjoy.A soap collection that keeps clothes fresh before you even use it.📩Send this to someone who keeps a soap stash and gets it.#shopdordana #soapcollection #handmadesoap #artisansoap #homefragrance

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