Natural and Organic Soap
If you look at the ingredients found in most soap, you’ll see that they are made almost entirely out of chemicals, many of which you won’t even have a clue what they are. For most people, this isn’t really a problem. The soap does as required; it cleans. However, many soaps found in the supermarket can lead to skin irritations such as eczema and dermatitis and this is especially the case with young children. It is often the chemicals added to soaps which cause these irritations.
Using soap made from natural ingredients is a way to avoid, or at least reduce, many minor skin conditions. It won’t work for everyone, but many people find changing to a natural soap can make a huge difference. Choosing an organic soap can also be beneficial. Organic ingredients have been produced without the use of pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilisers.
There are two main benefits of using organic products. Firstly, it’s better for the environment. Organic farming doesn’t rid the soil of micro-organisms which enrich the soil and help prevent soil degradation and erosion. Organic farming doesn’t pollute waterways with chemical runoff. Organic farming encourages diverse flora and fauna to the area to create a more natural, balanced environment. Secondly, organic products do not contain any pesticide residues which can be harmful, especially when used over long periods.
It is difficult to find soaps which are 100% organic but there are many varieties of soap available which are 100% natural and contain some organic ingredients. Shirts of Bamboo has a large range of bamboo clothing but also stock a number of beautiful natural and organic soaps. The ingredients of these soaps vary depending on the soap but may include the following.
Organic Ingredients
- organic oats
- organic aloe
- organic peppermint
- organic prickly pear cactus
Natural Ingredients
- olive oil
- unrefined African shea butter
- goats milk
- essential oils
- wild carrot
- Moroccan red clay
- wild horsemint
- sunflower seeds and petals
- cinnamon
- wild yucca root
- sea salt
You can buy these organic and natural soaps here or look for something similar in your local markets and organic stores.
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