Benefits of Handcrafted Bar Soap You Need to Know

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Why Buy handmade bar soap?

Large manufacturers have convinced us that commercial liquid soaps are the way to go. They are convenient and easy to use—just hit the pump and start washing, right? They also appear inexpensive. However, these perceptions are often misconceptions.

Behind the mass-produced bars and bottles lining supermarket shelves lies a cocktail of compromises—on quality, sustainability, and skin health.

In contrast, products like Au Naturelle bar soap, body butters and lip balm made from more natural ingredients can be a healthier choice.

WHY HANDMADE BAR SOAP IS A BETTER CHOICE

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Ingredients

Commercial liquid soaps often contain harsh chemicals like sulfates, parabens and phthalates that have been linked to numerous health issues.

Au Naturelle handmade bar soaps have natural ingredients you recognize, not harsh chemicals.

Environmental Impact:

Those weird chemicals are harsh on the environment, impacting rivers and oceans and ultimately wildlife and mankind.

Liquid soap is packaged in plastic bottles and is larger and heavier to ship. Plastic negatively affects the environment as does excessive transportation logistics.

Au Naturelle bar soap is more environmentally friendly; it’s biodegradable and minimally packaged.

Cost-Effective

A bar of soap lasts longer, providing more washes per unit compared to liquid soap. Even at $6-$9 per bar, it tends to be more affordable than liquid soap which needs to be replaced more often.

Au Naturelle bar soap is more economical than liquid soap.

Hygiene

Bacteria and dirt bind to the soap and wash down the drain when you rinse. Bar soap has no more “germs” on it than your pump bottle of liquid soap.

Despite common misconceptions, bar soap is hygienic.

Other Benefits

· Au Naturelle bar soaps contain more concentrated beneficial ingredients like oils, butters, clays, charcoal, herbs and botanicals since they are not watered down.

· Bar soap is travel friendly, no “only 3 oz. of liquid allowed” or spillage worries.

· Bar soaps from Au Naturelle can contain natural exfoliants.

· Au Naturelle bar soaps can make your room smell nice; the scent is not contained in plastic.

· Au Naturelle bar soaps are unique, pretty and make nice gifts.

Information Sources

From the National Library of Medicine - "Therefore, natural soap appears to be a valuable alternative due to its lower toxicity, greater biodegradability in aquatic environments, enhanced safety for human cells, and potential efficiency in clinical applications, unlike petroleum-based ingredients, which may require multiple steps to ensure safety." Read the full article here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12176228/

You can also Google "why handmade bar soap is better than regular soap" for more information.

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understanding some "soaping" terms

"Saponified"

Each soap listing shows the ingredients that make up the soap. When you see “saponified oils” on a soap label, it simply means the oils have reacted with lye to become soap. The process neutralizes the caustic alkali, leaving behind safe, cleansing soap and moisturizing glycerin.

"Mineral Micas"

Micas are a type of shiny rock that can be peeled apart into very thin, flexible sheets and is often used for color, shimmer and sparkle in soaps and cosmetics instead of (or in addition to) dyes.

"Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils"

Fragrance oils can be synthetic (lab-created aroma chemicals) or natural blends (essential oils diluted with carriers like vegetable oil or propylene glycol). They are not the same as pure essential oils, which are directly distilled from plants.

Fragrance oils and essential oils are used in soaps, candles, wax melts and cosmetics to give them a pleasant scent. Both fragrance oils and essential oils can cause irritation if used improperly. When used in the right ratios both fragrance oils and essential oils are safe, especially in soap since it is washed off the skin.