I've been making soaps for a number of years and have been asked a lot of questions about it.
Here are the top 3 questions I am asked about my soaps.
1. What ingredients do you use in your handmade soap?
I use natural ingredients when I make my soaps. I was influenced to do so as 2 of my 3 children had eczema and I wanted to find ingredients which would care for their skin. I therefore use products which are skin loving, hydrating and moisturizing.
My favourite ingredients to use are coconut oil, avocado oil, shea butter and olive oil. These oils and butters hydrate the skin and lock in the moisture. They are renowned for being soothing and calming.
2. How does soap differ from commercially produced soaps?
A soap maker who makes soaps from home, will get the best natural ingredients to make skin loving, preservative free and cruelty free soaps. They do not contain chemicals. Each bar is uniquely made with love and devotion.
Commercial soaps are mass produced and are more than likely to include preservatives to ensure that they have a longer shelf life. They occasionally contain chemicals which dry out the skin.
3. Can your handmade soap help with skin conditions such as dryness or acne?
As a general rule, I cannot give medical advice as I am not a doctor. However, I can say that the ingredients used within the recipes are renowned for hydrating and moisturizing the skin. There are natural ingredients such as tea tree oil and charcoal which when combined calm and soothe the skin.
I hope you found this information useful.
Please share it with someone who you know is concerned about the ingredients used in their skincare.
You might also want to pop over to The Mel's Little Luxuries Website to see the range of natural soaps and bodycare.
Ok, who thinks chocolate is bad for you?
Not only does it taste amazing, but did you know Chocolate Is Great For Your Skin too?
Here are some amazing qualities of chocolate for the skin:
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Lavender is awesome!
It has an amazing aroma and beautiful colour. However, did you know that it is renowned for its incredible healing qualities, particularly where inflammation occurs?
An example of this is with Rosacea.
Rosacea is a condition which sporadically appears on the skin.
It shows up as reddening of the face. Occasionally, blood vessels are visible.
This condition can be triggered by food, caffeine, alcohol and exercise.
Lavender is said to help as a natural anti-inflammatory which can calm and soothe the skin, especially in this situation.
It can be applied topically to the skin either in a carrier oil or directly. You can add one or two droplets of it to your favourite moisturizer.
One of our popular soaps, Lavender and Patchouli, is a natural handmade soap containing Lavender essential oil and is decorated with natural lavender buds. It is beautifully hydrating and moisturizing and does not dry out the skin. It also makes a lovely pamper treat.
Check out the following link to find out more about this gorgeous soap bar.