The Gentler Cleansing Product

We have long been using bar soaps and have only lately realized its drawbacks. A major one springs from the way we use bar soaps. Because we rub bar soap on our body there is a likelihood that bacteria will remain in it. And then we leave it in the open where more pollutants can [...]

Make the Perfect Body Cleanser for Personal Use

Not only are there natural soaps, there are natural soaps made by hand in small quantities. A handmade soap has benefits that make them more appealing than industrially manufactured soaps. First, they have a higher fat content that is beneficial to the skin. Some handmade soap formulas are the only ones recommended to treat skin [...]

Trying out new things

I have a nasty habit of trying out new things. Whenever I find myself at the mall, I always end up looking through rows of cosmetic or skin care products that I can try next. This should not be done. Although knowing which kind of product works best for your skin is based on a [...]

The Secret is in the Glycerin

The benefits of goat milk soap are convincing. But wait till you learn about more benefits from handmade goat milk soap. The secret is in the glycerine. Soap is made by combining fat with alkali in a process called saponification. In the process, fat turns into soap and glycerine. In handmade soaps glycerine remains in [...]

Handmade vs. Machine-made Soaps

Handmade soaps are preferred over machine produced soaps on two counts. First, the process in making handmade soap involves saponification. This process results in glycerine, a by-product that is an effective moisturizer. Glycerine is retained in hand-made soaps while it is isolated in mass produced soaps. These are added to lotions and creams that [...]

Differences Between Handcrafted and Commercial Soaps

There is a big difference between handcrafted and commercial soaps. It lies in the contents as well as how they are processed. The major difference is the presence of glycerin in handcrafted soap which commercial soap manufacturers conveniently eliminate in their manufacturing process. Glycerin is desirable for its moisturizing properties. It is a natural byproduct [...]

Make Your Own Oatmeal Soap

We know that oatmeal is one ingredient that is often recommended for healthy eating. It is supposed to offer fiber and lower cholesterol. Oatmeal has other healthy applications. It is one of the most versatile skin care treatments available. It has exfoliating, cleansing, moisturizing and soothing properties when used on the skin.
When used in soap, [...]

goat milk soap

Fresh goat’s milk is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. This is why some manufacturers created goat milk soap and other beauty products as a way to use this magical milk to nourish a healthier and more natural world. Let the whole family benefit from goat milk’s extraordinary moisturizing properties. The milk’s rich emollients are [...]

oatmeal soap

There are many natural benefits of oatmeal. Aside from being good for digestion and for lowering cholesterol levels, oatmeal is now also found to be effective on the skin. Many skin conditions have been known to benefit from oatmeal soap. It helps battle dry skin and improves eczema and psoriasis conditions.
Oatmeal soap can also [...]

soap on a rope

Anyone who loves to shower knows what a hassle and a pain it is each time you drop the soap. Soaps are very slippery we know so having to pick them up from the floor with your eyes covered in shampoo can be a pain. Luckily, there’s soap on a rope which is basically soaps [...]

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