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Vegan and/or Homemade Soaps

What do you know about the ingredients in soaps that you use every day? Skin is the largest organ in your body and can absorb chemicals and toxins from commercial products. Many ingredients found in these products are obscured in small print and hard to read on small labels. Hand-washing should be gentle and soothing. Many commercial soaps can have harsh ingredients or negative effects on the environment.

7 Reasons Handmade Natural Soap Make A Better For The Earth And You?

1. It is free of synthetics and chemicals.

Many commercial soaps don't actually contain soap. They are often made with synthetic ingredients and look similar to detergents. They can contain parabens and petrochemicals as well as phthalates, trilosan, triclosan and phosphorus. These ingredients dry out the skin and cause irritation. Some of these ingredients are linked to hormone disruption and cancer.

2. It Is Not Harmful To Waterways

Most handmade soaps can be biodegradable because of the natural ingredients. The synthetic ingredients in soaps that are sold as commercial products, like phosphorus, can leach into the waterways and cause harm to fish and other living creatures.

3. Glycerin Moisturizes Hands Longer And Better Than Glycerin.

Glycerin is a fat found naturally in plants. It organically moisturizes the skin and keeps it soothed. Glycerin is often removed by soap manufacturers to prolong shelf life. It may be a detergent if the soap label states body wash or bar.

4. It's Palm Oil-Free Or Only Contains Sustainably-Harvested Palm Oil

Palm oil is often harvested from deforested areas and used by many soap manufacturers.

5. It Is Often Vegan and Has Not Been Tested On Animals.

Handmade soaps are often free from animal fats, milk and honey, making them vegan-friendly. They are almost always cruelty-free because the small businesses that make them don't test their products on animals.

6. This Comes From Small Businesses

Local soap makers can be supported by buying handmade soap. Many soap manufacturers make their products in factories that use machines and not people.

7. Packaging Is Often Recyclable.

Handmade soap is often packaged without plastics. Commercial soaps come in plastic bottles that are single-use or printed glossy boxes.

In Summary

It's good for so many reasons to keep your body clean. One, cleanliness is something everyone loves. Stinking is not a good sign. It is great for your body and immune system to give your parts a scrub. You can also help the environment by supporting personal care companies that use natural and organic ingredients and cruelty-free, vegan soaps. These also make a great addition to a self-care kit, especially for someone who may really appreciate something along the lines of a mental health kit.

-Do Not Use Traditional Soap

Some personal care products contain noxious ingredients. It's not a good idea to keep any chemical-laden products in your home. You should get rid of any products containing alcohol or soy protein. It's time for you to embrace the new and make a decision. Are you ready to make or purchase your organic, vegan soap?

-Make Your Own Vegan Soap

It is easy to make vegan soap. Vegan soap uses fresh, natural ingredients such as organic olive oil, dried organic herbs and organic white coconut.