Reasons why natural body soap is a better choice than shower gel

Natural body soap and shower gel both serve the purpose of cleansing the body, but there are several reasons why more and more people prefer natural body soap over shower gel.

Advantages of using natural body soap

1. Natural Ingredients: Natural body soaps are typically made from natural ingredients like vegetable oils, essential oils, and herbs. They often contain zero/fewer synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances, and harsh detergents compared to many shower gels. This can be beneficial for individuals with sensitive or easily irritated skin. For example, all of our natural body soaps are handmade with 100% naturally-derived ingredients, plant-based oils, essential oils and zero alcohol.
2. Minimal packaging: Natural body soaps often come with minimal or plastic-free packaging, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. In contrast, shower gels often come in plastic bottles that contribute to the growing plastic pollution problem.
3. Nourishing and moisturizing: Natural body soaps, like our cold process natural soaps, retain the glycerin produced during the soap-making process, which helps retain moisture on the skin. Commercial shower gels, especially those with harsher detergents, may strip the skin of its natural oils and lead to dryness.
4. Natural skin benefits: Many natural body soaps are rich in natural ingredients with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and exfoliating properties, like our turmeric body soaps and charcoal natural soaps.
5. Cruelty-free and vegan options: Natural body soaps are more likely to be cruelty-free and suitable for vegans, as they often avoid animal-derived ingredients and animal testing. Our natural body soaps only use plant-based oil and are palm oil free.
6. Versatility: Natural body soaps can be used for more than just body washing. Some can be used as shampoo bars, for handwashing delicate items, or even for shaving.
7. Better for travel: Solid bars of Natural body soap are considered solids and can be packed easily in your check-in luggage or even carry-on.
8. Longevity: Solid natural body soaps contain less water content and tend to last longer than liquid shower gels, making them a cost-effective choice in the long run. Additionally, less water content can result in a more concentrated product, so a little goes a long way.
9. Gentler on sensitive skins: Some shower gels contain detergents and sulphates, which are foaming agents that can be harsh on the skin and may cause irritation for some individuals. Natural body soaps, like our natural bar soaps, are free from sulphates or harsh chemical, making them a gentler alternative.
10. Aromatherapy Benefits: Natural body soaps often incorporate essential oils and natural fragrances, providing a more pleasant and potentially therapeutic shower experience compared to synthetic fragrances found in some shower gels. Our scented  natural soaps use pure essential oils, giving you a naturally refreshing aroma rather than overly strong scents typically from synthetic fragrances.

It's easy to see why solid bars of natural body soap are becoming the better and more eco-friendly choice for many people.