Kew Gardens Grapefruit and Lily Hand Wash

The Kew Gardens Grapefruit and Lily Hand Wash; crisp and fresh, this fragrance puts grapefruit in the spotlight together with a fragrant lily. Lemon and lime add a zesty note, while notes of magnolia and rose helps creating a soft balance between citrus and floral.

Our perfumes are made in England by expert perfumers and have been designed specifically for The English Soap Company.

For more Grapefruit inspired scents, you can explore here.

Explore our selection of fragrances inspired by the fragrance and beauty of the plants exhibited at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. Mirroring the fragrance within, the beautiful illustrations that entwine the packaging are derived from Kew’s historic archives.

The Kew Gardens hand wash range has 17 fragrances to choose from, in fruity, woody, fine and floral perfumes. Discover more of the exclusive collection with our luxury soaps, hand creams, hand washes, hand sanitisers, body oils and eaux de toilette. We also have gift sets available for that special occasion for someone special, explore here.

The Kew Gardens soap collection has been developed for RBG Kew Enterprises Ltd. All profits from RBG Kew Enterprises Ltd go to support Kew’s vital work. Kew’s scientific research stretches from the discovery and identification of new species to the impact of climate change on threatened habitats. To find out more about their incredible work, please click here.

We take pride in ensuring that only the finest quality ingredients go into our products. Creating liquid soaps that can not only cleanse away the dirt from the day but also take care of your skin.

The Hand and Body Washes in the Kew Gardens Collection, including Kew Gardens Grapefruit and Lily Hand Wash, are enriched with vitamin E and Aloe Vera. Vitamin E is a well-known powerful antioxidant with great anti-ageing properties; it protects skin cells from pollution, UV light, and elements that produce cell-damaging free radicals. The vitamin E in this Kew Gardens Grapefruit and Lily Hand Wash helps to cleanse and moisturise the skin while keeping it soft, supple and fresh.

Bottled liquid soap comes with additional benefits for wider use in places such as guest bathrooms or hospitality venues. This versatile soap is not just a hand wash but can also be used as a luxurious body wash, with a rich lather to indulge in your bath or shower.

All our Hand and Body Washes are made on our farm site in the Sussex countryside, and our perfumes are made in England by expert perfumers that have been designed specifically for The English Soap Company. The Kew Gardens Grapefruit and Lily Hand Wash is vegan friendly and cruelty-free.

Would you like to understand more about how fragrance is created and how to find your signature scent? Then, read our blog post Finding the Perfect Fragrance here.

With sustainability at the core of our family business, we are constantly striving to source recyclable materials to use for our products. Whether it is product packaging made from recycled plastics or recyclable plastics, opting for paper or card and even how we package our products for delivery.

Although we are not 100% there yet, reducing waste, recycling and re-purposing materials carries high importance within our family business. Did you know we now use a cardboard shredder to make use of every little bit of cardboard that comes into our barns, which we use to keep all your lovely orders safe and secure.

The Kew Gardens Grapefruit and Lily Hand Wash has a PETE 1 recyclable plastic bottle and is made from 100% PCR plastics. PCR plastics refer to any plastic material made from recycled post-consumer resins. They are more environmentally friendly and a far more sustainable option than other types of plastic.

Please check with your local recycling authority regarding recycling the black dispenser pumps.

For more information about the sustainability of our products, please click here.

Soap is a surfactant which means that when used on the hands and body, the soap molecules bind water and oil molecules together. After cleansing with soap, rinsing away the lather takes the oil and germs with it. Read more about how soap works here.

Aloe vera is a cactus-like plant with leaves that produce a gel rich in vitamins A, C, E, and B12. There are records of it being used as a therapeutic ingredient since 1750 BC.

Aloe vera is easily absorbed into the skin and helps to moisturise, soothe, and hydrate the skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties and supports the production of collagen. It also contains antioxidant properties, which can repair sun damage and slows down the skins ageing process.

In addition, there is research to show that aloe vera can increase flexibility and reduce the fragility of the skin.

Vitamin E is a well-known powerful antioxidant with great anti-ageing properties; it is an excellent free radical scavenger that protects skin cells from pollution, UV light, and elements that produce cell-damaging free radicals. Vitamin E in helps to cleanse and moisturise the skin while keeping it soft, supple and fresh.

Use the pump to dispense a small amount of the Kew Gardens Grapefruit and Lily Hand Wash into your hands. Lather with warm water, and rinse off to leave your skin feeling clean and smelling fragrant. Use within 12 months of opening.

Avoid contact with the eyes. If product gets into eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs, seek medical advice. Keep out of reach from children. For external use only.