Because it makes your skin feel soooooooo much better!.........and they are bio-degradable so it wont hurt the environment. Since these products utilize renewable sources and natural ingredients, that means fewer chemicals going down the drain, but also good for our health when we avoid ingredients that could have a toxic effect over time.
The skin is a living, breathing tissue that covers and protects our body, but also absorbs things that come into contact with it.
I would encourage everyone to read Stacy Malkan's book, Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry, which presents some disturbing discoveries on the potential negative effects of repeated exposure to cosmetic ingredients. One quote that really stuck with me went something like, "the environment is no longer out there - it's in here. The same pollutants running through our rivers are running through our bodies."
Natural products work far better than synthetic chemical imitations that tear up our skins' natural cycles. Human sebum is very important and it is the first layer of protection against the elements. Unknowingly we strip it away when we use bars of detergent from the grocery store. Human sebum is so important to good skin health and using natural soap is a great way to treat yourself and improve overall skin health. Learning the difference between natural products versus chemically derived substitutes is actually simple. Chemicals in skin care products should be avoided. If the ingredient list is full of long scary words you do not understand this means you should stare clear. Buy skin care products with ingredients you can understand. This is the ingredient list of our Papaya and bamboo soap - Sodium hydroxide, Olive, Coconut, Soybean and wheat germ oil, natural papaya, Chinese bamboo and our blend of essential oils. Simple and very effective without harsh chemicals. We also make Un-Scented Natural products for those with very sensitive skin
Understanding the difference between natural soaps and detergent bars is a great place to start learning. Not many other people I meet know any difference exists. Around 1942 production of soap by the large manufacturing companies changed in a big way. Soap makers found that the same fats that turn into soap and make naturally occurring glycerin can yield more money if those fats are turned into nitro glycerin (gun powder). Yes, Palm Olive Brand detergent (as in Palm and Olive oils) made more money turning fats into gunpowder for the war effort. So, if they no longer make fats into soap today, what is that stuff on the shelves at your supermarket? Good question! The replacement for soap is detergent. Detergents are more profitable for big manufacturers because the cost of the raw material is so much lower. Replacing Coconut, Palm, Soybean & Olive Oil with much less expensive petroleum chemicals like sodium lauryl sulphate a foaming agent created huge profits and streamlined the production. All of these new chemicals lowered the cost to manufacture and the final bars of detergent cost less for the consumer than soap. We all have a part to play in the fact that we can't buy soap any more at the grocery store. Supply and demand. Now more and more people are finding they have bad skin reactions to detergents and chemically based skin care products, driving more people every day to educate themselves about using natural alternatives in the skin care products they buy.
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The main problem with using the cheap skin products based in petroleum is that human skin has natural and protective oil layers called sebum which detergents and harsh chemicals strip away. When our natural shield is removed, any nasty chemicals in the synthetically derived "Beauty Bar " are free to damage unprotected skin cells. With a real bar of natural soap, you get a moisturizing and cleansing bar soap that is gentle on your skin and still has the naturally occurring glycerin.For more information about our products visit us online at- http://www.thesoapkitchentt.com
List of ingredients we use and what the known benefits are.in our Bath and Body natural products like natural soaps, lip balm, body wash, body oil, liquid soap
Essential Oils
Bergamot
astringent, antiseptic, balances, antidepressant, deodorant
Cedarwood
antiseptic, calms, rejuvenates
Cinnamon
antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, circulation
Citronella
insect repellent, colds, relieve melancholy
Clary Sage
regulates perspiration, strengthens, cleanses, balances
Clove Bud
antiseptic, disinfectant, insect repellent
Corn Mint
antiseptic, strengthens skin's natural defenses, refreshing, increases concentration, insect repellent
Eucalyptus
antiseptic, regenerative, stimulates, increases circulation, helps acne
Geranium Rose
antiseptic, calms irritation, uplifts, stimulates sensual feelings, helps acne
Ginger
antiseptic,muscle tension, aphrodisiac, helps morning & motion sickness
Lavender
antiseptic, detoxifying, calms, cleanses, tonic, antidepressant
Lemon
astringent, detoxifying, antidepressant
Lemongrass
antiseptic, astringent, refreshing, tonic, helps tiredness
Nutmeg
sore muscles, rheumatism, calms, strengthens
Palmarosa
stimulates cell rejuvenation, calms, uplifts
Patchouli
insect repellent, antiviral, antifungal, aphrodisiac
Pink Grapefruit
antibacterial, astringent, antioxidamt (vitamin C), cleanses, balances
Rosemary
antiseptic, brain stimulant, nerve tonic, uplifts
Rosewood
skin dryness, tonic for nervous system
Sweet Orange
disinfectant, regenerative, relaxes, balances
Tea Tree
affects fungi, viruses, and bacteria
Ylang-Ylang
antiseptic, moisturizing, tension relieving, balancing
Exotic Oils
Avocado
Jojoba
Sweet Almond
Grape Seed
Coconut Oil
Soybean Oil
Kukui Nut Oil
helps eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, absorbs easily, soothes sunburn
may act as an antioxidant, protecting cell membranes
Macadamia Nut Oil
helps heal eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, absobs easily, soothes sunburn,
may act as an antioxidant, protecting cell membranes
Some of the dry ingredients we use-
Organic Oatmeal
neutralizes the PH balance of human skin cells and is a great exfoliator
The statements included in this site are meant for educational purposes only. The statements in this article are not intended to make claims for curing, treating or healing disease.
THE SOAP KITCHEN
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