Soap: questions and Band 8 answers

I'd say I use it multiple times a day, mostly for washing my hands before meals or after coming home on the tube. It's just a basic hygiene habit really. I always keep a bottle near the kitchen sink so it's handy.

Definitely liquid soap. To be honest, I find traditional bars get a bit messy and leave a slimy residue in the dish. Liquid soap with a pump dispenser feels far more hygienic, especially when guests come over to my flat.

I tend to go for fresh, citrus fragrances like lemon or grapefruit. They're quite invigorating first thing in the morning. I really can't stand anything overly floral or artificial because it tends to give me a mild headache.

Yes, actually. A few months ago, I picked up an artisanal lavender bar at an open-air craft market in Bristol. It was slightly pricey compared to supermarket options, but it contained natural essential oils and was really gentle on sensitive skin.

I don't think so, to be frank. I've seen videos of the process and dealing with chemicals like caustic soda seems a bit hazardous. Plus, it takes weeks to cure properly, and I simply don't have the patience or time for that.