Why should you buy hand-crafted soap when you can get more "soap" for less money at the grocery store you ask?
Generally, the commercial so called "soaps" carried in most chain stores, etc. are so full of chemical additives, additives that not only dry out your skin but can lead to rashes and other irritations.This is not only because of the synthetic additives in the soap but also because most soap companies take the glycerin out of their soap. The commercial soap bars that line most grocery stores’ shelves are actually synthetic detergents. While that's OK for your dishes, it's not very good for your skin. If you read the ingredient labels though, the soap is still primarily made with synthetic ingredients. Commercial soaps over time seem to leave your skin feeling very dried out, or sometimes way to oily & feeling like its never clean enough. Handmade Soap is soap in its pure true form gently cleanses away excess oils and bacteria, but doesn't strip your skin of its natural oils. Its amazing how your skin and hair will feel. Your hair will naturally shine. You also possibly may think soap as simple cleaning agent for yourbody that helps remove all the dirt and grime that your skin picks up. Actually there lots and lots more to my soaps than just that especially how I composed them of the right ingredients as I see it. Yes, handmade soaps are a cleanser. They are made at times with simple and alot of times exotic ingredients that are good for your skin. In the handcrafted soap making process, oils and fats are combined with lye to produce soap and glycerin. ALL soap is made with lye. What needs to be made clear is that once the process of saponification is complete, the lye and oil molecules have combined and chemically changed into soap and glycerin. ALL bar soaps are made with lye, however, when made correctly, there is NO LYE remaining in the final bar of soap. Whether your soap is manufactured by large corporations, or smaller handcrafted soap makers, the above rings true, regardless. Lye must be used to make the soap, but there should never be any remaining lye in the final bar to hurt the skin. Saponification is the chemical reaction created by combining these oils or fats with lye and water.
Soap is made by adding water, oil and butters together, along with something to form them into soap (an alkali). That ingredient is Sodium Hydroxide which is lye. For liquid soaps, it is Potassium Hydroxide. The chemical reaction is called saponification. The soap maker must calculate the correct amount of lye for the specific oils used in each recipe. If too much lye is used, the bar may be hard and crumbly. If too little, the bar becomes soft and will become rancid faster, due to the natural oils & butters that are used in handmade soap.
Saponification is a chemical reaction that takes place when oil is mixed with an alkali solution, such as sodium hydroxide (lye), water & oils or butters. In other words, the oil and lye combine to make soap. When the proper amounts are used at the proper temperatures, all of the lye and oil are consumed by the reaction and only the soap remains. Generally, slightly more oil is used resulting in a soap that is more moisturizing for the skin and ensuring that all of the lye is used up in the curing process.
The resulting reaction creates soap and glycerin. Soap cleanses the skin while glycerin moisturizes it. Many of our handmade soaps also contain butters and other oils to increase the moisturizing effect of the soap and herbs and other natural items for an exfoliant. Glycerin is naturally produced during the soap making process.
*~* REMEMBER: When using your soap bars I find it best when using a soap sponge, you know....one of those mesh shower/tub wash thingys. *And when your done to prolong the life of your soap, place the bar on a wire shower caddy...the more air that passes around it the longer they last instead of melting away in sudsy water on side of the tub or those nasty tub shelves.
FYI~
My Soap Bars are NOT detergent bars like most department stores sell*
So next time when you go to your bath or shower think a lot about the diet that you have your skin on. Is it healthy, or is it more like JUNK FOOD? Is it full of toxic chemicals, preservatives and/or dangerous things that can accumulate over years of use? Have you ever thought about that?
Obviously, natural and especially organic natural soap will “feed” your skin. Natural soap doesn’t just leave you with a great feeling skin, it is also a great peace of mind.
Your skin will be softer ~less itchy~ and very nourished & feel moisturized, with a silky smooth feeling.
Did you know that scent is one of our most powerful of all seven senses. That by smelling a fragrance it usually will trigger a past memory, & hopefully some enjoyable thoughts. So I ask, give my soap and essentials a try.....I bet you'll love them as much as I do.
PS* My family and friends test my soaps......Lucky peeps huh :-)
I DO NOT use any products or ingredients tested on animals.! and use sustainable ingredients when available.
FYI~
Its best to always perform a skin test when using any new skin care products to ensure no allergic reaction occurs. To do this apply a small dab of skin care product to the inside of your upper arm. If you are sensitive to any particular ingredient(s), you should see a reaction within twenty-four hours of application. So please if you know you have sensitive skin or allergies check the ingredients on my products and order accordingly.
*Some known Essentials should be avoided during these times:
Pregnancy: Avoid rosemary and peppermint.
Epilepsy: Avoid rosemary and eucalyptus.
High blood pressure: Avoid eucalyptus, rosemary and thyme.
Asthma and other respiratory conditions: Avoid inhaling essential oils.
Keep essential oils away from children. Essential oils are very concentrated and should not be placed too near a baby's head, as prolonged inhalation can cause an enlarged liver. Do not use eucalyptus oil on children under 6 years.
Generally, the commercial so called "soaps" carried in most chain stores, etc. are so full of chemical additives, additives that not only dry out your skin but can lead to rashes and other irritations.This is not only because of the synthetic additives in the soap but also because most soap companies take the glycerin out of their soap. The commercial soap bars that line most grocery stores’ shelves are actually synthetic detergents. While that's OK for your dishes, it's not very good for your skin. If you read the ingredient labels though, the soap is still primarily made with synthetic ingredients. Commercial soaps over time seem to leave your skin feeling very dried out, or sometimes way to oily & feeling like its never clean enough. Handmade Soap is soap in its pure true form gently cleanses away excess oils and bacteria, but doesn't strip your skin of its natural oils. Its amazing how your skin and hair will feel. Your hair will naturally shine. You also possibly may think soap as simple cleaning agent for yourbody that helps remove all the dirt and grime that your skin picks up. Actually there lots and lots more to my soaps than just that especially how I composed them of the right ingredients as I see it. Yes, handmade soaps are a cleanser. They are made at times with simple and alot of times exotic ingredients that are good for your skin. In the handcrafted soap making process, oils and fats are combined with lye to produce soap and glycerin. ALL soap is made with lye. What needs to be made clear is that once the process of saponification is complete, the lye and oil molecules have combined and chemically changed into soap and glycerin. ALL bar soaps are made with lye, however, when made correctly, there is NO LYE remaining in the final bar of soap. Whether your soap is manufactured by large corporations, or smaller handcrafted soap makers, the above rings true, regardless. Lye must be used to make the soap, but there should never be any remaining lye in the final bar to hurt the skin. Saponification is the chemical reaction created by combining these oils or fats with lye and water.
Soap is made by adding water, oil and butters together, along with something to form them into soap (an alkali). That ingredient is Sodium Hydroxide which is lye. For liquid soaps, it is Potassium Hydroxide. The chemical reaction is called saponification. The soap maker must calculate the correct amount of lye for the specific oils used in each recipe. If too much lye is used, the bar may be hard and crumbly. If too little, the bar becomes soft and will become rancid faster, due to the natural oils & butters that are used in handmade soap.
Saponification is a chemical reaction that takes place when oil is mixed with an alkali solution, such as sodium hydroxide (lye), water & oils or butters. In other words, the oil and lye combine to make soap. When the proper amounts are used at the proper temperatures, all of the lye and oil are consumed by the reaction and only the soap remains. Generally, slightly more oil is used resulting in a soap that is more moisturizing for the skin and ensuring that all of the lye is used up in the curing process.
The resulting reaction creates soap and glycerin. Soap cleanses the skin while glycerin moisturizes it. Many of our handmade soaps also contain butters and other oils to increase the moisturizing effect of the soap and herbs and other natural items for an exfoliant. Glycerin is naturally produced during the soap making process.
*~* REMEMBER: When using your soap bars I find it best when using a soap sponge, you know....one of those mesh shower/tub wash thingys. *And when your done to prolong the life of your soap, place the bar on a wire shower caddy...the more air that passes around it the longer they last instead of melting away in sudsy water on side of the tub or those nasty tub shelves.
FYI~
My Soap Bars are NOT detergent bars like most department stores sell*
So next time when you go to your bath or shower think a lot about the diet that you have your skin on. Is it healthy, or is it more like JUNK FOOD? Is it full of toxic chemicals, preservatives and/or dangerous things that can accumulate over years of use? Have you ever thought about that?
Obviously, natural and especially organic natural soap will “feed” your skin. Natural soap doesn’t just leave you with a great feeling skin, it is also a great peace of mind.
Your skin will be softer ~less itchy~ and very nourished & feel moisturized, with a silky smooth feeling.
Did you know that scent is one of our most powerful of all seven senses. That by smelling a fragrance it usually will trigger a past memory, & hopefully some enjoyable thoughts. So I ask, give my soap and essentials a try.....I bet you'll love them as much as I do.
PS* My family and friends test my soaps......Lucky peeps huh :-)
I DO NOT use any products or ingredients tested on animals.! and use sustainable ingredients when available.
FYI~
Its best to always perform a skin test when using any new skin care products to ensure no allergic reaction occurs. To do this apply a small dab of skin care product to the inside of your upper arm. If you are sensitive to any particular ingredient(s), you should see a reaction within twenty-four hours of application. So please if you know you have sensitive skin or allergies check the ingredients on my products and order accordingly.
*Some known Essentials should be avoided during these times:
Pregnancy: Avoid rosemary and peppermint.
Epilepsy: Avoid rosemary and eucalyptus.
High blood pressure: Avoid eucalyptus, rosemary and thyme.
Asthma and other respiratory conditions: Avoid inhaling essential oils.
Keep essential oils away from children. Essential oils are very concentrated and should not be placed too near a baby's head, as prolonged inhalation can cause an enlarged liver. Do not use eucalyptus oil on children under 6 years.
