Handmade in Southsea, Portsmouth
Southsea’s Victorian-inspired seaside soapery
Handcrafted with care. Inspired by nature. Rooted in Southsea.
Welcome
A little everyday luxury
Welcome to Little Bee Soap Co., Southsea’s Victorian-inspired seaside soapery. We handcraft artisan soaps and natural bathing treats using carefully chosen ingredients. Rooted in traditional craftsmanship, we champion sustainability, animal welfare and thoughtful packaging. Made with care, inspired by the coast, and created to bring a little everyday luxury to your routine.
Shop by collection
Three collections, one craft
Every bar 100g · £10
The Southsea Collection
Southsea Seaside, Southsea Mermaid, The Rose Gardens and Spice Island. A little love letter to our seaside home.
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Honey Soaps
Hampshire Honey & English Lavender, made with locally sourced Hampshire honey.
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Little Bee Soaps
Nine everyday bars, from Citrus Glow and Morning Tide to unscented Bare Tide.
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Customer favourites
The art of traditional soap-making
Made the old-fashioned way
Cold-process, small batches
Measured, blended and poured by hand, then cured for at least four weeks. No two batches exactly alike.
Organic oils and butters
Soil Association certified coconut and castor oils, and shea butter from a women’s co-operative in Ghana.
Our ingredients
A big love for bees
Local Hampshire honey and beeswax, and a commitment to pollinators and biodiversity.
Bespoke commissions
Something a bit different for your business?
Custom soaps for corporate gifting, hotels, spas and hospitality.
Celebrations
Wedding favours & special occasions
Weddings, baby showers and christenings. Minimum 20 soaps; allow at least four weeks to cure.
Buy in person
Find us in local shops
The Spinnaker Tower · The Aspex Gallery · Fossil Thief · Herbies Health Store · Hunter Gather · Stay Lucky · The Southsea Florist · The Blooms Collective
“Emma is a pleasure to work with and these beautifully crafted local products sell themselves on the shelf!”
“Their soaps are genuinely unique in design and the scents are next level good.”
“Their beautifully handmade soaps have been popular in our shop.”
Award finalist 2026
Recognised for doing things properly
Finalist in The UK Small Business Awards and the UK Women’s Business Awards (Female Founder of the Year).
Soap-making workshops
Learn traditional cold-process soap-making with Emma. New dates are on the way – register your interest and we’ll let you know first.
