What is the Cost of Natural, Organic Liquid Soap?

Are you considering purchasing natural, organic liquid soap? Do you wish a soap company would be more upfront with pricing information?

If that sounds like you, keep reading. At London Bathers, we understand your pain and want you to feel comfortable, informed, and ready to make the right decision for your needs.

How much does natural, organic liquid soap cost in 2025?

This will always be one of the first questions buyers will ask when researching their options, and for a good reason.

Price matters. Although it's not the only consideration, it's pretty important.

Over the past 6 years, we have provided answers to this question countless times. Our goal is to educate every potential buyer, even if it means guiding them towards a different soap option. We'll do our best to offer some realistic price ranges, based on real-world prices.

To do this we're going to look at the following factors that impact the cost of natural, organic liquid soap:

Ingredient Quality
Batch Size
Personalisation
Location
Packaging
Bulk Purchasing
Delivery and Lead Times
Service and Speed of Response

Ingredient Quality

The type and quality of the ingredients used in natural, organic soap can have a large impact on it's price.

Organic Ingredients

Organic soap ingredients, such as cold-pressed plant-based oils, essential oils, and botanical extracts, are produced using organic farming methods that avoid synthetic chemicals and GMOs.

These methods prioritize sustainability but are more labor-intensive, often yielding smaller harvests. For example, organic lavender cultivation requires hand-weeding, raising labor costs.

Organic certification and cold-pressing processes, which preserve nutrients but are less efficient, further increase expenses. The premium price reflects these factors as well as the environmental and health benefits of reduced chemical exposure.

Natural Ingredients

Natural soap ingredients, like unrefined shea butter, clays, and natural colorants, are costlier due to minimal processing, such as traditional shea butter extraction, which is labour-intensive.

Sourcing often involves sustainable farms or wild-harvesting, limiting availability and raising expenses. Careful extraction and growing demand for eco-friendly, chemical-free products further drive up costs. These factors ensure the ingredients remain pure, sustainable, and skin-friendly, making them appealing but pricier.

Price Range

Liquid soap made with natural ingredients typically falls between £5 and £15 per 500ml bottle, liquid soap made with organic ingredients typically falls between £8 and £20 per 500ml bottle, whereas liquid soap made with synthetic, non-organic ingredients typically falls between £3 and £8 per 500ml bottle.

Batch Size

The batch size of natural organic liquid soap greatly impacts its price due to economies of scale.

Small batches, made by artisanal producers, prioritize quality and freshness but result in higher costs as expenses are spread across fewer units.

In contrast, mass production lowers costs through economies of scale, automation, and efficiency, making products more affordable. However, mass production may compromise customization, attention to detail, and ingredient freshness, unlike small-batch methods. The choice depends on the company’s goals and target market.

Price Range

Liquid soap made in small batches typically falls between £10 and £25 per 500ml bottle, whereas mass-produced liquid soap typically falls between £4 and £10 per 500ml bottle.

Personalisation

Personalisation increases the price of natural organic liquid soap due to added costs for custom designs, specialised printing, and smaller-scale orders.

Options like embossed logos or custom colours also raise expenses but enhance market appeal and create a premium image.

In contrast, de-personalisation using generic branding reduces costs by avoiding customisation and allowing bulk packaging, making products more affordable and accessible.

The choice between these approaches depends on target market needs and brand positioning.

Price Range

Liquid soap available for personalisation with the buyer's own branding typically falls between £12 and £30 per 500ml bottle, whereas liquid soap with the supplier's own branding typically falls between £5 and £15 per 500ml bottle.

Location

The location of manufacturing—whether local (UK-based) or international—affects natural organic liquid soap prices.

Local companies benefit from lower transportation costs and support regional economies but face higher prices due to limited economies of scale.

Global companies reduce per-unit costs through large-scale production but incur extra expenses like shipping and customs.

These factors shape the appeal and pricing of local versus global brands, depending on consumer priorities.

Price Range

Liquid soap from a central UK-based company typically falls between £6 to £18 per 500ml bottle, whereas liquid soap from an international or global company typically falls between £8 to £25 per 500ml bottle.

Packaging

Packaging impacts the price of natural organic liquid soap due to material costs, sustainability, and design.

Glass bottles, though premium and recyclable, are costlier and than lighter, affordable plastic. However the use of plastic raises environmental concerns if not recycled or biodegradable.

Sustainable options like compostable materials or refillable pouches appeal to eco-conscious customers but are more expensive.

Features like pump dispensers or natural labels enhance usability and aesthetics, adding to the cost.

Ultimately, packaging balances cost, environmental impact, and consumer preferences, shaping the final price.

Price Range

Liquid soap with sustainable packaging, including glass soap bottles, typically falls between £10 and £25 per 500ml bottle, whereas liquid soap with plastic packaging typically falls between £5 and £12 per 500ml bottle.

Bulk Purchasing

Buying natural organic liquid soap in bulk lowers the price per unit through economies of scale, reduced production, packaging, and shipping costs, and potential supplier discounts.

Sets, like soap bundles or reusable dispensers, also decrease per-item costs due to package discounts and reduced individual packaging.

Bulk and set purchases offer long-term savings, making products more competitive.

Price Range

Liquid soap available for bulk purchase typically falls between £3 and £8 per 500ml bottle, whereas liquid soap that is only available in smaller quantities typically falls between £8 to £20 per 500ml bottle.

Delivery and Lead Times

Faster delivery services, such as same-day or next-day options, involve higher costs due to additional labor, transportation, and logistics.

They ensure prompt arrival, convenience, and product freshness, even for remote or international customers. While pricier, these options reflect excellent service and reliability.

Longer delivery times reduce costs but may affect product quality.

Price Range

Liquid soap with next-day delivery typically falls between £10 and £25 per 500ml bottle, whereas liquid soap with standard free delivery typically falls between £6 and £18 per 500ml bottle.

Service and Speed of Response

Responsive customer support, such as live chat or rapid email replies, incurs higher operational costs, often reflected in product prices.

However, excellent service enhances the customer experience, builds loyalty, and ensures timely order updates and problem resolution—especially appreciated by premium product buyers.

Price Range

Liquid soap with fast, responsive customer service typically falls between £10 to £25 per 500ml bottle, whereas liquid soap with lower-quality customer service typically falls between £5 and £15 per 500ml bottle.