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How to Choose All – Natural Organic Soaps for Sensitive Skin
Beyond vegetables and fruits, organic products include clothing, baby food, teas, and even… soap!
What is organic soap? Manufactured according to USDA approved standards, organic soap lacks the often irritating chemical and detergent based ingredients found in most personal care products. Today consumers can find organic soap products ranging from bar soaps, shampoos, and shower gels to nontoxic floor cleaners, dish soaps, and even laundry soap. As consumer demand for these all-natural solutions increases, so do the organic soap offerings for personal and home care.
How to choose the right organic soap? Organic soaps are often by master soap makers who take pride in their craft. Natural soaps often feature essential oils like lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, and rosemary commonly known for healing or soothing properties. A good moisturizing choice for frequently dry and sensitive skin is a combination of soothing oatmeal and lavender natural soap, or aloe baby soap. All natural soaps are commonly free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). As a primary foaming agent, SLS is found in most shampoos, bath gels, dish detergents, toothpaste, and bar soaps. The downside is often debated, though, among all-natural soap enthusiasts. To avoid these potentially uncomfortable side effects, natural bar soaps and shampoos are recommended. Dry/sensitive scalps benefit from aloe/lavender combinations, while oily scalps can often be remedied with citrus shampoo bars.
In recent years, antibacterial soaps have skyrocketed. Some researchers claim that antibacterial products are contributing to the emergence of more skin irritations as well as drug-resistant superbugs. Some claim that antibacterial agents strip away fatty acids, moisture, and amino acids from the skin. You don’t have to be a strict purist to believe that falling back on nature’s bounty and choosing organic products is the safe route when navigating the antibacterial soap debate. According to organic soap proponents, healthy living goes hand-in-hand with limiting overall chemical contamination from our daily use products.
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