Natural soaps are made in a time-honored fashion.
It involves a very simple
chemical reaction between oils (or fats) and lye (sodium hydroxide for
bars).
All soap is made with lye, but there is no lye in the finished
product.
The chemical reaction converts the lye/fat mixture to glycerin.
The glycerin is a natural by-product and, as such, the relationship
between the soap molecule and the glycerin means you have a cleanser
with abundant, luxurious lather that cleans like nothing else.
As a
bonus, it does not strip your skin of its natural, protective oils.
Commercially made soap usually contains detergents, fillers,
chemicals, petroleum,
high animal fat content
(read: sodium tallowate) and irritants like SLS
or SLES (sulfates).
Commercially made soap tends to be less eco-friendly
as well.
While commercially manufactured soap usually costs less,
the
impact on your skin and the environment is shocking.
Natural handmade soaps are made with natural oils, have a high glycerin content,
are better for the environment with no detergents, phosphates or
sulfates,
and are never tested on animals.
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