Soapsession!

Who says boys don’t pay attention to soaps and such? I have personally known some dudes to have more toiletries in their bathroom than I do!

Last night I was introduced to a guy who had some sort of urrmmm soap fetish. Haha. He was an extreme soap enthusiast too and I felt like I found my male equivalent. He apparently has a ‘tower’ of soap in his bathroom.. all opened, out of their wrappers… different fragrances cos he just likes using soap so much and just need to have a wide range of em. Soapsession! Sweet!

I was so impressed that he knew about all the harmful ingredients that were part of the commercial soap makeup but had no choice as these were the soaps that were so easily available and cheap on top of that. He was so pleasantly surprised when he knew that I was a soap maker!

Too often we stick to commercial soaps cos that’s what has been bought by our families along with our grocery shopping at the supermarket and never paid much attention to it.. so long as it smelt nice. Then we grew up and bought delish smelling fancy shower foams and gels, without realizing what was in the pretty bottle.

Now, with good quality handmade soaps that are free of all harmful chemicals.. there is no reason to continue starving your skin of the love it deserves..

Lots of love, soap and bubbles!

~J~

Handmade Soaps vs Commercial Soaps

When I first started experimenting with hand crafted natural soap, I used to wonder how different handmade soap were from commercial soap. Afterall, commercial soaps are much cheaper, most times fancifully packaged and come in a wide range of fragrances, all promising you clean and soft supple skin. BUT… more often than not, the results were quite the opposite. But not many care much… which is odd cos the skin is afterall our largest organ. Many gals pay a lot of attention to skincare and makeup but all of this largely refers to just the face. What about the rest of your body then?

Well, after much research and comparison, I realized why commercial soaps left my skin rather dry and irritated sometimes… and the fragrances hardly last once you step out of the shower. Soap in its most basic state is a result of a chemical reaction between fatty acids and alkali, and usually use a synthetic detergent such as sodium lauryl sulfate.. The many chemicals that are used in the soap making process of commercial soaps are what leave your skin feeling tight and rip you off natural moisture that keep your skin soft and healthy.

Commercial soaps are also manufactured in huge batches in a mechanized process where the naturally produced glycerin is removed and purified to be sold separately. Then, fillers and synthetic detergents are added. These synthetic detergents are what produce all the foamy lather you get from commercial soaps.  Also, the strong fragrances from commercial soaps are often perfumes that will eventually be harmful to the skin.

So how are handmade soaps any different?

For one, quite the opposite to commercial soaps, handmade soaps are created using natural oils such as almond oil, coconut oil and jojoba oil to give your skin the required nourishment. No perfumes are used in handmade soaps. Like in SOUL, all our soaps are made using high grade essential oils which leave you smelling great even long after you’ve come out of your bath, along with all the unique benefits each essential oil provides. These essential oils are also 100% skin-friendly.

Handmade soaps are made in small batches.. each with personal attention. Naturally produced glycerin is also retained in the soap. NO fillers and detergents are ever added in our natural handcrafted soaps so there are no worries about any unnatural products that could harm your skin. Like in SOUL, soaps are made from scratch including manufacture, scenting, curing, cutting, trimming and packaging…

Every day, people take baths or showers lathering up with commercial “soap.”  Keep in mind, our skin is the body's largest organ and like a sponge, absorbs chemicals.  In fact, today many medicines are now given in "patch" form to be absorbed through the skin…. Be more mindful of what your body absorbs… and treat your lovely skin to a bar of SOUL…

LOVELY SOAPS ARE HERE!!!

After being dormant for some time and taking the time to get my hands on some real awesome ingredients for new soap ideas, the time all of us have been waiting for is HERE!! The first batch of SOUL is ready!!

10 different scents… 200 bars of luxurious lather for all you lovelies to lather your worries away.

Don’t let the day’s stresses and worries drag you down.. a nice long shower with a SOUL bar will do your mind, body and soul some good.

Our luxurious organic all natural soap bars are packed with high grade essential oils tailored to meet your skin’s every need and is a treat each time you step into the shower.

Shower times are the most intimate times you share with yourself… and usually the time when great ideas and reflections take place.. why not make that precious time with your beautiful self a delightful experience… with our handmade soaps made with a lot of love.

10 great SOUL bars available now are:

Rose

Melon

Honey

Jasmine

Lavender

Avocado

Peppermint

Lemongrass

Fruity Milky

Bamboo Charcoal

Here are some pics and information.. .the rest are coming up real soon!

Fruity Milky ~ Cocktail Soap

Jasmine Kisses

Cool as Ice Peppermint Soap

Lovely Lemongrass

Alluring Avocado

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