Ever wonder what soap actually is?
Defined by the FDA, soap is a mixture of fat or oil and an alkali such as lye or sodium hydroxide. The oil comes from plants or animals, and the resulting soap can vary greatly depending on the ingredients used. So what exactly is in a bar of soap?
Unfortunately, many commercial soaps on the market today are not actually true soaps but rather contain synthetic surfactants that would actually be considered detergent rather than true soap. These detergents can be harsh on the skin and often contain chemicals and toxins that are best avoided. This could be the cause of dry, itchy skin! Real soap should not dry out your skin. At Farmhand, we believe in keeping things simple and natural. Our all-natural soap soap is made from plant-based oils and butters mixed with goat milk and lye, no synthetic ingredients or harsh chemicals found here!
"Most body cleansers, both liquid and solid, are actually synthetic detergent products. Detergent cleansers are popular because they make suds easily in water and don't form gummy deposits. Some of these detergent products are actually marketed as "soap" but are not true soap according to the regulatory definition of the word."
One of the main reasons our soap (and other natural soaps) is so moisturizing and gentle on the skin is because we retain the glycerin (a moisturizing byproduct) that is naturally produced during the soap-making process. Many synthetic soap companies (Dove for example) remove the glycerin from their soaps and sell it to cosmetic companies, leaving their soaps less nourishing and less effective.
Yikes... Make sure to check out the list of ingredients on your current soap label.
Is your soap actually even soap?
Since we at Farm Hand aren't a fan of putting toxins and chemical detergents on our skin, we decided to take soap making back to the basics. Keeping it simple with plant based oils & goat milk provide numerous benefits, including moisturizing and nourishing properties while being gentle on your skin. We are honest and transparent with our simple list of ingredients, so you know exactly what you are putting on your skin.
We look for the best ingredients with the most skin-loving benefits while sticking with ones that come right from the earth. Not from a lab or highly processed materials. We even pack each bar of soap with the maximum amount of goats milk, something other brands tend to water down to save money.
Our TOP TEN ingredients we use in our soaps:
Coconut Oil
Olive Oil
Goats Milk
Palm Oil (sustainably sourced)
Almond Oil
Natural Clays (Kaolin, Green, Bentonite)
Activated Charcoal
Castor Oil
Essential Oils
Exfoliators: Coffee Grounds, Oatmeal
Learn more about each ingredient and what benefits they offer here
BOTTOM LINE:
So, the next time you are considering what soap to purchase, consider going all-natural by double checking the label for ingredients that you know and trust. Chose a brand that is sustainable, honest, and natural in order to give your skin the care it deserves! At Farm Hand Goat Milk Soap, we are committed to providing our customers with high-quality, all-natural soap that is good for you and good for the environment.
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