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Soap: the secret hero in the bathroom drama. Once revered as a solid diva in Grandma’s time, it experienced an identity crisis in the liquid frenzy of the plastic bottle revolution after the war.
But hold on, liquid products? The diva dismisses them; they are absolutely unnecessary! Why is soap the true environmental queen?
It usually comes wrapped in paper, like an ecological gift, and saves energy due to its light weight. But beware, not every soap plays in the same league! If you think, “They all do the same thing,” you haven’t followed the soap Olympics. Stay tuned; we reveal the secret soap arts for those who want more than just to be clean. Because if you love your body, it deserves the best – the big natural soap love declaration.
Reason Number 1 – Chemical Soaps – The Skin Dryers of the Universe! These cheap soaps are like thunder and lightning: they clean and foam, but look into their eyes, and you’ll discover – zero care! There is no saponification; that would be too elaborate. Care is expensive, and giant corporations like to cut corners. A good soap for one euro? Probably not. Natural soaps, on the other hand, are the superheroes with natural care oils. They clean like pros and don’t skimp on care. The result: skin that is not only clean but also so well-nourished that it bounces joyfully through the area.
Reason Number 2 – The Skin Barrier – The Strong Superhero of Your Skin! With the cheapest soaps, the cheapest ingredients are used. Some are usually used to degrease machines – not exactly what your skin needs. These ingredients are so aggressive that they disturb your natural skin barrier. The result? You become an easy target for inflammation and infections. Your skin becomes thinner and more cracked. This is like the hill that, in the best case, you have to roll down again with a lot of care. Natural soaps, on the other hand, are the yoga teachers among soaps. They are gentle because they come from real saponified oils. The surfactants, the cleaning professionals, are created naturally. No added chemicals! The cleaning is effective without bothering your skin. This keeps your skin barrier strong and reliably fulfills its task: defending you against external influences!
Reason Number 3 – Overfatting, Because Your Skin Is Worth It! As mentioned earlier, many soaps leave your skin dry as a desert. But hold on! Here comes the magical overfatting degree. This is like a spa visit for your skin, and the whole thing is an art that would exceed the scope of this conversation. But one thing is clear: the higher the overfatting degree, the more love your skin gets. The overfatting degree is like a tailored suit – if it fits, your skin feels great. Perhaps your hand prefers a degree of 8, but your face says relaxedly: “5 is enough, thanks!” High-quality natural soaps are the heroes here because they provide you with the information you need. Cheap soaps, on the other hand, may claim to be suitable for everything – like a one-size-fits-all suit. Not really glamorous, is it?
Reason Number 4 – Laundry Soap – The Super Villain for Your Skin! In the comments, we often hear that laundry soap also works because “Grandma did it that way.” Clear statement: laundry soap is an absolute no-go for your body! Sure, back then, DIY was in, and people used what they could get. But honestly, we don’t bathe in the zinc tub today, one by one, hoping not to be the seventh. Laundry soap belongs on the cleaning shelf, not on the skin! Natural soaps, on the other hand, are like wellness for the skin. They have natural care phases and provide an extra boost of moisture with the glycerin created during saponification. If Grandma had had the choice back then, she would certainly have opted for natural soap!
Reason Number 5 – Natural Soap is Love It might sound a bit cheesy, but it’s true. Natural soaps are lovingly handmade, a true craftsmanship. They are allowed to mature in peace for several weeks, receiving the attention that industrially produced soaps often lack. Imagine the difference between supermarket tomatoes and those from your own garden – lovingly cared for and naturally ripened, just as nature intended. That’s exactly the difference between cheap industrial soap and natural soaps. Okay, soap shouldn’t be eaten, but this is how a soap should be made – with love and care.
Reason Number 6 – For the Sake of the Environment Unlike most industrially produced soaps, natural soaps are 100% biodegradable. Remember that the water from your shower drain will eventually end up back in your kitchen. As a sign of love and recognition for us, our descendants, and the environment, we should be mindful of how much waste we contribute to this world. Even small changes can make a big difference. Choosing natural soap is a good start.
Reason Number 7 – Cold Process Soap Making is the Queen Among Soaps! Soaps are mostly made industrially from simple pour soaps or so-called syndets. If they are seriously saponified, it usually happens at high temperatures. You surely know what happens to the vitamins and minerals in your vegetables when you boil them for half an hour? They are eliminated and provide your body with almost nothing. Natural soaps, made through cold saponification, do not undergo this heat treatment! This is the gentlest method of making soap, as almost all the good substances and fatty acids are preserved. This way, they can offer your skin the maximum in cleansing and care. To get back to your vegetables: it’s like nibbling on the salad right after picking it in the garden 🙂 This process is elaborate and takes several weeks until the soap is ready to be sold, but it is well worth it!
Reason Number 8 – Cold Process Soap Making is Energy-Efficient! Another environmental aspect: natural soaps made through cold saponification are true energy savers compared to other methods. They are mixed and then allowed to relax for several weeks. This requires only a bit of space and affection, without the need for additional resources.
Reason Number 9 – Natural Soap is More Economical! With a high-quality natural soap, you’ll go a lot further than with fluffy, chemical industrial soaps. Natural soaps are not overloaded with fillers, so they don’t produce excessive foam residue. You only need a small amount for better results. Liquid products are often overdosed, but that can’t happen with a natural soap. This not only has positive effects on the environment but also on your wallet. After all, a cheap industrial bread, mainly consisting of air, is consumed faster than a real, wholesome bread from the master baker.
Reason Number 10 – Natural Soap is Suitable for Everyone! Whether you have oily, dry, or sensitive skin, you’ll get along with natural soaps. Whether you have quick oil build-ups or fine, dry, brittle hair – natural soaps are saponified with dedication and expertise in the composition and harmony of different fatty acids. So, everyone can benefit from their positive properties. We offer our natural soaps as affordable tester minis, and many other manufacturers do the same or provide small samples in stores. This way, you can easily find out which soap suits your specific needs.
Natural Soap is Good for Your Conscience You now know that natural soap offers many advantages for you and the environment, while chemical industrial products can harm you and the environment! If you love yourself, treat yourself accordingly. This applies, of course, to your daily cleaning and beauty routine. Mindfulness is the keyword here! In addition to all the clear benefits, at Cabra Verde, we also focus on a visual and olfactory experience. Turn your cleaning routine into a feel-good ritual and simply take good care of yourself 🙂
Banish everything from your bathroom that doesn’t do you good and let yourself be inspired by our natural soaps.
