What in the Soap!?
I am often asked, 'What soap
will help with my dry skin, acne, oily skin...etc. Is it safe for my kids,
babies and so on.’? Simply put, switching to a natural soap already puts you
ahead of the game. Commercial soaps contain a lot of unfriendly stuff, which is
why your skin will often feel tight and dry with them. My basic recipe is the
same for most bars of soap, because there is no need to over think it. You need
your soap to be cleansing and moisturizing, not stripping and drying, even with
oily skin. I am happy to say, that when
it comes to soap and any skin and body care, simplicity is best. When
purchasing a handmade bar of soap, keep in mind the more 'luxurious and
extravagant' the proposed additives are, the higher the price. I do enjoy the
look and feel of tea bits and flowers in my soaps. It is esthetically appealing,
but in the end, it goes down the drain! We literally lather up and watch our
soap scoot down the drain. Our skin is absorbent, but it’s not quite as quick
as Sham Wow! It is like buying a great herbal tea for the healing properties
and giving the tea bag a quick dip in your hot water and then tossing it out. The
benefits come from the steeping, that’s why I like to keep the higher end oils and
additives for the after-care part of one’s shower. Clays, particular oils and
herbs are fantastic for your skin when they are allowed to sit on the skin as a
mask, herbal astringent, lotion or body oil, but there is little benefit in
soaps. It’s your after-care products, when the nutrients can be absorbed, where
you yield the benefits. Simply made, hand crafted soaps, are safe and effective
for most skin issues and for any age group. Your skin enjoys simplicity.
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