Your Soap Is Not As Clean As You Think It Is

It can be challenging trying to eat the right foods, exercise and take care of ourselves and our family. Not to add to those worries, but people typically don’t realize that soap can irritate your skin and even expose you to unnecessary toxins.

There are certainly benefits to using natural soaps, as opposed to those that contain harsh detergents and chemicals.

Natural Ingredients

Soaps that you make yourself or buy that are organic or all natural contain ingredients you can actually recognize and pronounce. When you make your own, you can mix and match your favorite scents and even properties of the soap.

Different ingredients confer benefits to the soap and some work better with certain skin types than others. Some can also treat certain skin conditions. Here are some of the more popular natural ingredients you will find:

• Aloe Vera
• Oats
• Peppermint
• Coconut Oil
• Cinnamon
• Olive Oil
• Goat’s Milk
• Essential Oils
• Sunflower Seeds
• Shea Butter

These ingredients help to clean, exfoliate and moisturize your skin.

Less Irritation

For those who have sensitive skin or react easily to certain harsh ingredients, then using natural soap can definitely help. It won’t make you itchy because it doesn’t contain any chemicals and it won’t cling to the skin.

No pesticides or other common toxins will be present so you can feel comfortable using it on the delicate skin as well. If you make it yourself, you know it’s safe for children and babies.

It’s particularly beneficial if you live in a dry or cold climate where your skin gets dry and itchy. Living in a humid climate means you need to shower more, and that can cause your skin to get dry, sensitive and itchy despite the humid air.

Environmental Benefits

Using organic soap has a positive impact on the environment as well.  Most organic soaps are cruelty-free, meaning they’re not tested on animals. Organic ingredients are grown without chemicals and pesticides, both of which can pollute the water supply, air, and soil. Never mind what they can do to your skin.

Plus, you aren’t supporting the bigger manufacturers. Depending on the company, they may emit a lot of pollutants into the water and air via the production process.

Local Support

Buying locally-made soap from a friend, a local artisan or from the farmer’s market means you are supporting your own community. The price of the actual soap may be a bit more, but is it, really?

You are helping local families and not massive corporations, and that is certainly worth a few dollars. Plus, you are getting something that is made with care to improve your life. You can feel great about making this kind of purchase.

Also, your soap may be a work of art. Much care and love can go into making these soaps, so you get the best ingredients, pleasant, natural scents and special natural ingredients that help your skin.

Natural Antibacterial

Many people use antibacterial soaps, thinking they are helping to kill germs. These soaps that you purchase from the supermarket or pharmacy are too rough on the skin and can cause rashes, irritation, itchiness, and soreness. They can also reduce the body’s ability to fight infection by eliminating exposure to certain bacteria.

Many of the natural oils that are found in natural and organic based soap contain antibacterial and anti-fungal properties of their own. These work as nature intended and are completely natural, so no risk of exposure to synthetic chemicals.

Plus, the soap often includes the essential and organic oils that come from the plants used. These help us to feel relaxed as well as help to protect our hands from bacteria.

Go Natural

Natural, pure and organic soaps are certainly kinder to your skin, the environment and you support your community. Even if you don’t have sensitive skin, you will still notice an improvement.

Natural soaps contain glycerin, which is a natural moisturizing agent and not usually found in commercially produced soaps. Too many processed ingredients are in store-bought, mass-produced soaps.

Changing your personal products to all natural is a great gift to you and the environment.