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The Viva La Body Holiday Gift Guide 2026
The Viva La Body Holiday Gift Guide 2026
Buying for the person who has everything, or the one you barely know? Our full range, sorted by who they actually are, not what you're hoping they'll like. Here's where... Read more...
Soap for Every Skin Type: A Practical Guide
Soap for Every Skin Type: A Practical Guide
Stop guessing which handmade soap to buy. This is the practical, no-nonsense guide to matching your skin type to the right Lucky 7 bar. Read more...
One Swap at a Time: A 4-Week Plan to Go Plastic-Free in the Bathroom
One Swap at a Time: A 4-Week Plan to Go Plastic-Free in the Bathroom
Not a vague suggestion to 'go slow'. An actual week-by-week plastic-free bathroom plan. Read more...
Bar Soap vs Liquid Soap: How You Can Improve Your Eco Footprint
Bar Soap vs Liquid Soap: How You Can Improve Your Eco Footprint
It's not about which one lathers better. It's about what's left over when you're done. Read more...
The Real Cost of Zero Waste Beauty (Is It Actually More Expensive?)
The Real Cost of Zero Waste Beauty (Is It Actually More Expensive?)
Is zero waste beauty actually more expensive? Only if you're comparing the wrong number. Read more...
The Plastic-Free Bathroom, Shelf by Shelf: What Actually Needs to Change First
The Plastic-Free Bathroom, Shelf by Shelf: What Actually Needs to Change First
A plastic-free bathroom isn't an overwhelming big renovation. It's four small, separate decisions. Read more...
The Lucky 7 Story: 25 Years of Soap-Making Heritage
The Lucky 7 Story: 25 Years of Soap-Making Heritage
Seven bars. One nourishing oil base. Twenty-five years of getting the formula right. This is the story behind Lucky 7. Read more...
Natural Soap Guide: How to Choose the Right Soap Bar
Natural Soap Guide: How to Choose the Right Soap Bar
Not all natural soaps are created equal. Learn what makes Viva La Body soaps different, why ingredients matter, and how to choose the right soap bar for your skin. Read more...