The process

From discarded to dignified.

Every Relavco bar is reborn through seven careful, low-waste steps. Here's exactly how it happens.

01
Collect
Partially used bars are gathered from hotels and sponsors, specifically soap that would otherwise be sent to landfills.
Photo placeholderPhoto: gloved hands sorting collected soap bars into a labelled bin.
02
Sanitize
Each bar is cleaned and sanitized to a verified standard, removing the outer layer and any contaminants so what remains is safe and pure.
Photo placeholderPhoto: soap soaking / sanitizing station with thermometer and stainless trays.
03
Melt
Sanitized soap is gently melted down to a smooth, luxurious base, creating the foundation for every new Relavco bar.
Photo placeholderPhoto: warm melted soap base being stirred in a pot, steam rising.
04
Scent & colour
We blend in natural, stain-resistant pigments and essential-oil scents, all of which are earthy, clean, and kind to skin. No synthetic dyes, no harsh fragrance.
Photo placeholderPhoto: natural pigments (clay, charcoal, botanicals) beside small scent bottles.
05
Cast & mould
The blend is poured into molds and left to cure for one week into firm and even bars with a clean, artisan finish.
Photo placeholderPhoto: soap setting in wooden/silicone moulds on a curing rack.
06
Wrap
Finished bars are wrapped in recycled kraft paper, acting as a low-waste alternative packaging solution that matches the spirit of the product inside.
Photo placeholderPhoto: a finished bar being wrapped in recycled kraft paper with twine.
07
Distribute
Half of every batch is donated free to outreach partners; the rest is sold here, with profits donated onward, allowing for community contributions through more than one medium, increasing the versatility of the donations themselves.
Video placeholderVideo/photo: a Relavco volunteer handing wrapped bars to a shelter partner.