WHY USE NATURAL SOAP? IS IT EVEN WORTH IT? 4 REASONS TO SWITCH
You can go down any grocery store aisle and see an insane amount of options for soap. Big brands market their products to men using all sorts of things like mythical creatures, cartoon characters, and “manly” spokespeople.
In a sea of options, which one is right for you?
I’d argue that none of them are right for you. But why is that? Spoiler Alert: It’s the ingredients.
Most of the soap and related products you’ll find are filled with scary ingredients that are horrible for your body. With your skin being your largest organ, you don’t want that stuff anywhere near it.
Parabens, sulfates, and detergents are added by commercial soap makers and these things cause irritation and are super harsh on your skin. By choosing these products, you’re putting nasty chemicals directly onto your skin, which are then absorbed into your body.
Scary stuff!
Don’t worry, there’s a solution that you can implement right away.
Enter natural soap.
BUT WHY IS IT BETTER?
1. GENTLE ON THE SKIN
Guess what. By not putting horrible chemicals on your skin, natural soap is much less likely to give you a rash or irritate your skin.
By not adding synthetic detergents, and instead opting for plant-based ingredients that are actually found in nature, you can get the good benefits without treating your body like a toxic waste dump.
2. NO HARSH CHEMICALS
Have you ever read the back of some of these commercial products? I’ll bet you don’t even recognize half of the things they contain. When you read the ingredients list, you should be looking for natural ingredients and not something you’d find on the back of a can of spray paint. Pay attention to not only what goes in but what doesn’t go in.
Summer is a great time to take advantage of cool-shower benefits. Experts advise that shower water should never rise above warm. If it’s a hot or humid day, we suggest turning the heat down even more.
It’s great for circulation and alertness too. An extra bonus: you’ll save money and energy while you’re at it.
3. NOURISHES YOUR SKIN
It’s about more than just getting yourself clean. It’s about adding natural ingredients that contain vitamins and healthy minerals to your skin that can protect, hydrate, and revitalize your skin.
Keep an eye out for healthy ingredients like olive oil, goat milk, pumpkin, shea butter, coconut oil, and eucalyptus, which are all great for you. These are super heroes for your skin and add incredible benefits to the way you look, smell, and feel.
4. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
It’s easy to see that by not adding harmful chemicals, the negative impact on the environment is far less when you choose natural soap. By choosing a small, local soap maker, you’re supporting a more sustainable production method.
The list could go on and on here. Other benefits include supporting your local economy and choosing brands that don’t test on animals. At any rate, I encourage you to give it some thought. What we put into and onto our bodies dictates our overall health and well-being.
Try a switch to natural soaps today and see how you feel. We bet you’ll like it.
Oh, and don’t just stop at natural soap. Choose natural deodorant, natural beard care, and natural shaving products.
As always, smell damn good.
