Calendula & Clay Shaving bar Why do most people purchase soap? Is it the smell of the bar, the quality of the ingredients, or the purpose of the soap? Scientific research has shown that most people buy soap for 3 reasons: how the soap smells, how it looks, and how it is packaged. Many people buy soap to match their bathroom décor. Sometimes they never use the bar because they believe it is too pretty to use. Although it is nice to have a pretty bar of soap that smells good, many times it is a contributing factor for dry, irritated skin. Popular brand soap is not really soap at all... Most commercial grade soap is produced in huge factories that have been streamlined to produce soap as quickly and as cheaply as possible. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), most of the soap that is currently on the market is not really soap at all. They are synthetic detergents and consists of many ingredients commonly found in dishwashing and laundry detergents. Made with cheap, harsh ingredients such as sodium tallowate, dimethicone, carcinogens, synthetic colorants, and fragrances, these “soaps” strip your skin of its natural moisture. Soap comes from the term "saponification", a chemical reaction that occurs when you combine oil, sodium hydroxide (lye), and water. This reaction results produces glycerin, which gets naturally distributed throughout the soap. Glycerin helps to attract moisture to the skin and prevents it from over-drying. Most commercial-soap companies remove the glycerin from their soap and sell it seperately to be added to other skincare products. Natural glycerin soaps are great for all skin conditions. The best path towards healthy skin is switching to daily use of handmade soap formulated to treat your specific skin condition. Here are 5 natural soap bars that are sure to meet your skincare needs. 1. Best Soaps for Tree Nut Allergies Tree nut allergies are very common in both adults and children. Many of the fixed oils used in soapmaking contain tree nuts such as almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts and brazil nuts. According to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), people who allergic to tree nuts should not consume or use body products made with tree nuts. If you have concerns regarding specific ingredients and how it will affect your allergies, it is always best to consult with your doctor or physician. Kali's Creations Purely Castile soap is created in small batches to ensure premium quality. Made of 100% pure olive oil, castile soap has been used for centuries to treat extremely delicate skin. It deeply penetrates your skin, retains moisture, and keeps your skin soft. It’s great for all skin types, adults, and gentle enough for babies Lavender & Rosemary Bar with ground alkanet root 2. Best Bar Soap for Dry Skin Lavender is the perfect addition to soap designed to moisturize and nourish dry skin. It helps to gently cleanse your skin by killing bacteria that penetrates your pores. Kali’s Creations Lavender & Rosemary Bar soap is designed to meet your dry skin needs. 3. Best Bar Soap for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin Acne-prone skin benefits from using a soap bar that cleanses the skin without leaving it feeling dry. One of the greatest benefits of using a natural soap bar is that each bar is specifically designed to meet the needs of the specific skin ailment. Natural soap made with turmeric has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that penetrates your pores to kill acne-causing bacteria. We finish the bar off with lemongrass essential oil for its natural astringent properties that reduce and prevent the appearance of acne. Suitable for dry, oil, and combination skin, our best-seller Turmeric & Lemongrass Bar is sure to be your new favorite! 4. Best Bar for Sensitive Skin Sensitive skin is a very common skin type and the most commonly known skin issue. Symptoms of sensitive skin may include dry skin, rashes, bumps, redness, flushing, tingling, itching, swelling, and flaking skin. Many of these symptoms are caused by skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and rosacea. Diet, stress allergies, ageing, and environmental condition also contribute to this condition. Colloidal oatmeal, or finely ground oats, are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and lipids that moisturize, soothe and protect your skin. Rich in vitamin E, it creates a protective barrier that traps moisture in the skin and protects it from environmental toxins. Kali’s Creations Oatmeal & Honey Bar is packed with colloidal oatmeal, buckwheat honey, and evening primrose oil to gently cleanse and quench your skin, relieve irritation and even your skin tone. Rhassoul Clay Soap with Ground Rhassoul Clay 5. Best Bar for Overall Skincare
Combination bars are designed to cleanse your face and body without leaving your skin feeling dry and irritated. If you are looking for a mild cleansing bar soap that is suitable for all skin types, and good enough to work on your whole body, Kali’s Creations Rhassoul Clay Bar is the bar soap for you. Natural clays, such as bentonite, rhassoul, rose and sea clay are amazing for sensitive skin because its high in magnesium, potassium, calcium, sulfur and iodine content. We add ground rhassoul and bentonite clay to our Rhassoul Clay Bar to draw out impurities from the skin, re-mineralize, and restore the skin’s elasticity. Plant-based oils such as sunflower, olive, and avocado are infused with calendula petals to reduce skin irritation and heals scarring. |
AuthorKali Howard has over 10 years of natural soapmaking experience. She is a married mother of 3 beautiful children. Archives
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