Color and Fragrance Go Skin Deep
by
Dawn
of rockypath. co
(
2-May-2011
)
Each ingredient that is used within a soap receipt is very important. The reason for this, is due to the fact that what we put on our skin is absorbed. The skin is the largest organ of our bodies, and we need to have respect for that. There are toxic chemicals out there in today's market that makes soaps lather more such as SLS or appear with a deep color so that the consumer will be induced to purchase the product. The problem with this is that bath bar beauty is not always healthier. The more vibrant the colors, the more likely the soap has been colonized with synthetic artificial coloring instead of plant materials which are much safer than the chemically produced colors. Essential oils are better for your skin than fragrance oils, but to be aware that even too much of a good thing in essential oils can be a hazard. Take peppermint essential oil for example, too much of that can be irritating to the skin and even cause burning. I personally love the scent of Wintergreen, however, it is not the safest essential oil to use upon the skin. It would only be recommended in trace amounts in a soap receipt. Even the oils used can be refined or unrefined, organic or not. It is best to have organic, unrefined oils, however this is not always possible, but it is great if you can find products that have a majority of it's products of this nature. Refined oils are usually refined to deodorize, or change the color of an undesirable oil. Sometimes an oil needs to be refined for the purpose of a particular soap but most ingredients can be kept organic and unrefined. So look at your labels checking for any ingredients that you may be allergic to as well as any label that contains too many chemicals. Your skin will thank you for your keen eye.