Here are some top reasons for why make and use handmade soaps for healthier and happier skin for the environment and for you.
No synthetic detergents
Handmade soaps do not contain harsh detergents as found in their store bought counterparts. Hence, they do not irritate or strip moisture away from the skin. Infact, commercial soaps are not true soaps at all! EEK!
Know exactly what goes on your skin
Natural handmade soaps are made with skin-loving oils, butters and other natural ingredients that you can relate to. By buying or making them, you are perfectly in control of what you put in your skin.
Natural glycerin
Glycerin is a natural by-product of the saponification process. And glycerin is a humectant that draws moisture from the atmosphere and locks it in the skin. This amazing property leaves the skin feeling soft, supple, hydrated and moisturized. Commercial soaps do not have this glycerin as it is extracted for use in different industries. So don’t be surprised if you can skip that bottle of moisturizer most of the year.
Support a small business
Buying handmade soaps from small business supports the local economy and improving the livelihood of people in the community.
Spoilt for unique choices
Handmade soap can be found and made with a variety of ingredients and the choices are endless. You can customize soaps for specific skincare needs or preferences. Vegan, unscented, fun, designer, aromatherapeutic, fancy, experience it the way you want it.
Reduces plastic waste
Handmade soaps need to breathe. Hence, you could package soaps with minimal ecofriendly packaging for better shelf life. Bar soaps also reduce the need for shower gels packed in plastic bottles. They are absolutely zero waste personal care products.
Preserves the environment
Commercial soaps contain synthetic compounds such as dyes, fragrances, preservatives and detergents. Most of these ingredients are not biodegradable. As a result, they accumulate in water bodies affecting birds, fish and even plants and flowers. This is detrimental to the environment. Whereas handmade soaps made with all natural ingredients are completely biodegradable.
Sustainable gifts
Handmade soaps make amazing sustainable gifts for family and friends. It is ecofriendly and thoughtful than most other commercial options.
A means of self expression
Making handmade soaps is a unique form of self expression. This creative outlet is a wonderful way of connecting with yourself, with family, your community, your values and the environment.
Additional source of income
For many, making and selling handmade soaps is a side hustle or a mainstream business that pays the bills. What can be more empowering than financial benefits attached to a hobby?
So much fun!
And how can I forget this? Soapmaking can be so much fun to try out. And let me warn you, it is very very addictive!
If you are now all geared up to make your own natural handmade soap but don't know where to start or what kind of soap to start with, grab my FREE guide on the 5 ways you can make soap at home.
Have I elaborated the benefits of making and using handmade soap? If you haven’t tried making or using handmade soap yet, what is stopping you? Let me know in the comments below! Would love to help!