A note from Linda

WHY
US?

Bath and body made by hand in Adelaide, with a playful point of view and a lot of attention to the details.

Made by someone who
can’t leave well enough alone.

Ster looks at the actual blackberry sippy soap bars

Ster approves (ish)

Zoapster

I collect hobbies.

Painting. Skating. Plants. Home design. Architecture — I’m not an architect, I just have strong opinions about walls. Puzzles. Knitting. And apparently, soap.

Financial risk consultant is on the list too. That one stayed longer than expected.

Most hobbies lasted about three weeks. Soap making stuck.

Ster resting beside books and knitting yarn

Why soap?

Honestly? I have no idea. I threw it at the wall like everything else.

Then my ADHD got involved. I researched ingredients, tested formulas and remade batches because I wanted to get them right.

That’s how Zoapster happened. A hobby that refused to leave, and a growing pile of notes about soap.

Ster inspecting a mixing bowl

One more batch. Ster is still here.

Why for kids?

I have a three-year-old daughter. She is the greatest thing I have ever made, soap included.

I wanted the routine to feel more playful. A bar they can hold. Colours they want to choose. Clear product information for the grown ups choosing it.

So I started making my own.

My daughter is my most honest critic.

Ster peeking over a bath beside a rubber duck

What Zoapster is

Handmade bath and body, made in small batches in Adelaide.

Colour, scent, texture and a little personality for the family bathroom. Straight product information for the grown ups.

The kind of thing you’re happy to leave on the shelf and use again tomorrow.

Ster rests her paw on the actual chocolate cone soap stack

What Zoapster isn’t

Another short-lived hobby.

I’ve tried plenty of those.

This one’s still here.

Ster stretched out on a cushion

Ster keeps an eye on the brand.

The chaos behind the product

I share the experiments, the failed batches and the late-night ‘what if I try this?’ moments at @notaussiebutaussie on YouTube.

▶ Watch on YouTube
Ster supervising a soap mould and mixing bowl

Experiments. Fails. Ster remains nearby.