Pure natural soap ... the ideal choice for sensitive skin. The ultimate choice for all skin! Natural soap is extremely mild. It moisturizes as it cleans, feels terrific on your skin, and simply smells great!
What is all natural soap?
What differentiates natural soap from your common department store variety? First and foremost is how it makes your skin feel. Gentle and mild, it leaves skin soft and smooth. Plus, all-natural ingredients are actually good for your skin!
So, what's in those bars? First...
Conventional soaps may include...
Tallow... a beef fat. Tallow is known to clog pores, cause blackheads, and may contribute to eczema.
Alkali salts- These often remain in commercially prepared soap. Harsh and drying, as much as one fourth of the population is highly sensitive to alkali salts.
Detergents - Conventional soaps almost always include detergent additives. These are harsh, especially to dry, sensitive, or problem skin.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - A highly controversial ingredient. Many classify it as a toxin. Yet even within the natural products industry, it has its defenders. At the very least, it can be irritating.
Artificial colors and fragrances- Many question the safety of FD&C and D&C colors. Synthetic fragrance may include a number of untested ingredients. Disclosure of fragrance ingredients is not required.
What are the distinguishing traits of natural soap? Quality ingredients from nature and traditional methods of preparation. Remember, what is not included is just as important as what is included.
The best natural soap contains...
No Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
No artificial color
No synthetic fragrance
No free alkali salts (or at least very little)
Beneficial ingredients include ...
Vegetable oils, such as olive, palm, coconut, hemp, and jojoba. These are much kinder to your skin than tallow.
Glycerin, a luxurious, moisturizing by-product of the soap making process. It is usually added back into natural soaps. But you don't receive its benefit in most conventional soaps. Conventional manufacturers sell the glycerin to other industries.
Essential oils. Aromatherapy can calm or lift your spirit, relax or invigorate your body. Lavender, geranium, and peppermint all have skin enhancing properties.
Plant extracts instill color. Most often a subtle, earth shade. But they can be surprisingly bright.
Grains, such as oatmeal and flax, are gentle exfoliates.
Soap... herbal, natural ... worth it!
Have you avoided soap because it dries and irritates? If you have never used an all-natural soap bar, you're in for a pleasant surprise. The muted colors of nature, intoxicating aroma of essential oils, and rustic beauty combine to delight the senses and nourish the soul.
Experience all natural soap ... a simple daily pleasure for you and your skin!
