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3 Indications That A Soap Is NOT Natural

posted in All on 7/31/2016
So you have decided to find out more about natural soaps, perhaps you are on your way to a green beauty lifestyle or at least thinking about it; either way, congratulations!
So you have decided to find out more about natural soaps, perhaps you are on your way to a green beauty lifestyle or at least thinking about it; either way, congratulations!
First, What Makes a “Soap” Real Soap

Many people have not used real soap in their lifetime, and if you buy your soap from a chain store, chances are you have not either. The soaps sold by most big brands are detergent bars, which are made with all kinds of unhealthy ingredients.
First, What Makes a “Soap” Real Soap

Many people have not used real soap in their lifetime, and if you buy your soap from a chain store, chances are you have not either. The soaps sold by most big brands are detergent bars, which are made with all kinds of unhealthy ingredients.
Per the FDA, only real soap can be labeled with the word soap.

Real soap is made by mixing alkali water and fats, and using either the cold process or hot process method.
Per the FDA, only real soap can be labeled with the word soap.

Real soap is made by mixing alkali water and fats, and using either the cold process or hot process method.
Read Your Soap Label

In order to identify real soap, there are things you will need to read on the list of ingredients; if there are no ingredients listed on the label, I would not buy it.
Read Your Soap Label

In order to identify real soap, there are things you will need to read on the list of ingredients; if there are no ingredients listed on the label, I would not buy it.
Three Ingredients that Will Indicate a Soap is NOT Natural

• Fragrance: No matter how natural all the other ingredients are, a soap that contains fragrance is not natural. In fact, fragrance is one of the worst ingredients a skin care line can have.
Three Ingredients that Will Indicate a Soap is NOT Natural

Fragrance: No matter how natural all the other ingredients are, a soap that contains fragrance is not natural. In fact, fragrance is one of the worst ingredients a skin care line can have.
• Synthetic Colors: Mica, Pigments, Dye, FD&C Colors. Although these bright colors make the soap look gorgeous, stay away from them!
Synthetic Colors: Mica, Pigments, Dye, FD&C Colors. Although these bright colors make the soap look gorgeous, stay away from them!
• Glycerin Soap (Melt and Pour): This type of Soap is translucent, softer than real soap, and made using what is called Melt and Pour. Melt and Pour is a soap base that can be melted, have a certain amount of additives added to it, and then be poured into a mold to be solidified and it’s done!
Glycerin Soap (Melt and Pour): This type of Soap is translucent, softer than real soap, and made using what is called Melt and Pour. Melt and Pour is a soap base that can be melted, have a certain amount of additives added to it, and then be poured into a mold to be solidified and it’s done!
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Wake up and Be Great | All Natural and Vegan Handmade Soap

Wake up and Be Great | All Natural and Vegan Handmade Soap

This soap has a beautiful, energizing, and uplifting scent that comes from a blend of Litsea Cubeba and Rosemary Essential Oils. This soap contains Sea Clay, Coconut Milk, Shea Butter, Spearmint Leaves, and Colloidal Oatmeal. The Colloidal Oatmeal is great for a gentle exfoliation. Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) is an evergreen tree native to China, Taiwan, and other parts of Southeast Asia. Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil has a lemony aroma and has been used to treat anxiety, stress, fatigue, and depression for more than a thousand years in the Asian subcontinent. Rosemary Essential Oil has been used for wellness purposes and it gives this soap a refreshing herbal aroma. This soap was made from scratch using the ancient cold process method. Our recipe has been carefully designed to provide you with a natural skin-loving soap bar that will lather, cleanse, and moisturize the skin naturally.

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Bamboo Charcoal All Natural Handmade Vegan Soap

Bamboo Charcoal All Natural Handmade Vegan Soap

Did you know that activated bamboo charcoal soap has many skin benefits? This soap has been used in Asian countries for hundreds of years and it is known as “the black diamond” for its impressive benefits. Skin benefits associated with activated bamboo charcoal: - Effective natural acne treatment. - It can absorb toxins, minerals, and other skin impurities. - It deep cleanses skin better than any other soap. - It exfoliates and removes dead skin cells. - Suitable for people with eczema and dry skin. Our Activated Bamboo Charcoal Soap smells amazing; it contains a blend of geranium, lemon, lavender, and grapefruit essential oils. This soap was made from scratch using the ancient cold process method. Our recipe has been carefully designed to provide you with a natural skin-loving soap bar that will lather, cleanse, and moisturize the skin naturally.

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Clay and Calendula All Natural Handmade Vegan Soap

Clay and Calendula All Natural Handmade Vegan Soap

Wake up your senses with this sweet citrus licorice scented soap. Made with Pink Clay, Kaolin Clay, Shea Butter and Coconut Milk... oh my! Your skin will feel fresh, clean and moisturized. This soap was made from scratch using the ancient cold process method. Our recipe has been carefully designed to provide you with a natural skin-loving soap bar that will lather, cleanse, and moisturize the skin naturally.

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Lemongrass and Lavender All Natural Handmade Vegan Soap

Lemongrass and Lavender All Natural Handmade Vegan Soap

A relaxing, citrusy, sophisticated aroma and beautiful looking soap await you! Featuring Coconut Milk, Shea Butter, and Chamomile Flowers for a gentle and pure exfoliation. This soap was made from scratch using the ancient cold process method. Our recipe has been carefully designed to provide you with a natural skin-loving soap bar that will lather, cleanse, and moisturize the skin naturally.

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Coconut Milk and Oatmeal Handmade Soap (unscented)

Coconut Milk and Oatmeal Handmade Soap (unscented)

Made with Coconut Milk, Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil, and other skin loving oils, this soap is a must-have if you have sensitive skin, but it is an awesome option for all other skin types too. This soap is not scented using essential oils; however, it does have a very subtle oatmeal scent. This soap will leave your skin feeling clean and moisturized; it is especially good to use during winter. Oatmeal has many skin benefits, some of them are: Provides gentle exfoliation Hypoallergenic Skin-soothing properties Helps heal skin Reduces skin inflammation Is humectant Good for people with sensitive skin

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Rosemary and Peppermint All Natural and Vegan Salt Soap

Rosemary and Peppermint All Natural and Vegan Salt Soap

This salt soap contains a blend of Peppermint and Rosemary Essential Oils, which gives it a minty and uplifting scent. Rosemary essential oil is said to have many aromatherapy benefits and it is used by many to stimulate mental activity and boost energy. Salt Soap?!? Yes! Our Sea Salt Soap is so amazing that you need to try it. It’s amazingly soft, but at the same time it’s a hard bar that last up to 2 times longer than regular soap. Sea salt is a natural detoxifier; the salt absorbs the toxins from the skin, which will naturally lead to a refreshed feeling. Increased circulation, antiseptic effects, soft skin, and reduction in fluid retention are just some of the additional benefits of sea salt on the skin. Our soap contains 50% Soap and 50% European Spa Salts, which are solar evaporated and harvested from the pristine waters of the Mediterranean Sea. They are produced using the ancient method of solar evaporation in a region that is free of pollution and has high evaporation rates. European Spa Salts are one of the purest salts in the world. This soap was made from scratch using the ancient cold process method. Our recipe has been carefully designed to provide you with a natural skin-loving soap bar that will lather, cleanse, and moisturize the skin naturally.

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Pumpkin, Coconut Milk, and Oatmeal Handmade Soap

Pumpkin, Coconut Milk, and Oatmeal Handmade Soap

Did you know that pumpkin has amazing skin benefits? That’s right, besides giving this soap a beautiful light orange color, we used pumpkin for its amazing benefits. Pumpkin contains antioxidants, Vitamin A and C; which helps soften, sooth, and boost collagen production of the skin. It is also packed with fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s), which brighten, increase cell turnover and smooth the skin. We had to pair that beautiful orange color with a light and sweet scent using Orange and Tangerine Essential oils. It also contains coconut milk, which gives our soap a creamy consistency and colloidal oatmeal for a gentle calming exfoliation. It sounds divine, doesn’t it? This soap was made from scratch using the ancient cold process method. Our recipe has been carefully designed to provide you with a natural skin-loving soap bar that will lather, cleanse, and moisturize the skin naturally.

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Sweet Lavender All Natural and Vegan Loofah Soap

Sweet Lavender All Natural and Vegan Loofah Soap

We have put the soap and the sponge together! An amazing blend of Lavender Essential Oil and a honey-like natural aroma make this soap smell delicate and sweet. This soap contains Coconut Milk, Shea Butter, and other skin-loving ingredients. What to expect?! Big creamy bubbles that will leave your skin feeling clean, smooth, soft, and moisturized!

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Sweet Dreams All Natural and Vegan Handmade Soap

Sweet Dreams All Natural and Vegan Handmade Soap

A natural house blend of Litsea Cubeba and Anise and Orange Essential Oils makes this soap smell sweet and yummy, almost like Froot Loops! It features amazing ingredients like: Coconut Milk, Shea Butter, Coconut Activated Charcoal, and Pink Clay. All these ingredients will work together to draw out skin impurities and soften and hydrate your skin. This soap was made from scratch using the ancient hot process method. Our recipe has been carefully designed to provide you with a natural skin-loving soap bar that will lather, cleanse, and moisturize the skin naturally. Our Soaps is: Real Soap! All Natural Free of Synthetic Ingredients Plant Based Free of Animal Testing Naturally Scented Using Essential Oils, Extracts, or Natural Aromas For a long lasting bar, please keep your soap in a dry place or soap dish when not in use.

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