Why Use Natural Soap?

Before I started using handmade natural soap, I often wondered why my skin felt so itchy after a shower? I would simply dismiss it without giving it much thought and rub on lotion. Three years ago I noticed a rash on the back of my daughter Destiny’s legs, so I started to research about commercial soaps vs natural soaps.

Ever since, I have been hard at work reading books, watching YouTube videos, researching and learning everything I possibly could about natural handmade soap.  I started to soak up so much information about aromatherapy, exotic butters, nourishing oils and wonderful healing botanical ingredients found in nature.

Shortly after finding out what is in most commercial soaps, I started making my own handmade soap. Our household quickly ditched our Ivory and Dove bars. Now, I feel so good knowing that when I hop out of the shower, my skin is super soft and moisturized. Best of all, Destiny’s rash is completely gone. Plus, I feel so pleased that I have deduced possible health risks to myself and my family from exposure to toxins like; parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, phosphates, artificial colors, artificial fragrances, harsh chemicals, mineral oils or petroleum products.

I know that I am not alone, many of you are looking for a more natural alternative in skincare. That’s why I have decided to make my own natural soap. I truly believe that when one decides to buy handmade natural soap which is commonly more expensive than cheap commercial soaps. This saying should ring true; “Cheapest is not always better.” In terms of one’s health we all deserve only the best and most natural ingredients.

Commercial soaps are normally made in large factories (out of the USA) using the cheapest ingredients; such as synthetic detergents. Commercial soap making companies commonly remove the glycerin to be used in higher end lotions and pricey cremes. Glycerin is a natural by product of the soap making process and is considered a “super moisturizer”; with my natural handmade soaps, the glycerin remains intact.

My passion for high quality handmade soap lead me to start Natural Garden Soaps.
My soaps are 100% natural made up only of natural ingredients, such as olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, beeswax, organic oatmeal, honey, exotic butters, organic garden herbs, Vitamin E, and essential oils. Essential oils are natural because they are extracted from plants and flowers, as opposed to article fragrances which are synthetically made by man. I love the smell of essential oils. I find the aroma of essential oils to be light and not heavy like article fragrances.  Woo-zers! The aromatherapy benefits from the essential oils in my handmade soaps are truly amazing. I love it!
My goal is to share my handmade soap and knowledge with others. Thanks for listening to my soap rambling and yes I could go on, and on, and on. Trust me!

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Smiles, Paula

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Why buy handmade natural soap?

You can buy soap that is made right in your own community and within the USA.

You gotta come clean sometime!

Handmade natural soaps make amazing inexpensive gifts.

Unlike commercial made soaps; natural soaps are made without Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and harsh chemicals.

WE control the ingredients that are put into the soap bars.

Only the highest quality of vegetable oils, tropical oils, 100% pure essential oils, vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, and butters are used.

Olive oil is wonderful moisturizer for your skin and helps your skin maintain the elasticity.

The bubbly, creamy lather gives you a feeling of intense cleansing without stripping away your skin’s natural oils, leaving your skin soft and silky.

Once you use handmade soap you will never go back to commercial soap again.

I am a firm believer in the benefits of natural soaps made with essentials oils and the power of aromatherapy.

What you put on your skin is absorbed into your body and you have a choice as to what you use.

Natural soaps are good for your SKIN, your SOUL and the EARTH.

Indulge yourself and try some today!

The naturally occurring glycerin which is a by product of our soap making that has not been removed and glycerin is a humectant which means it attracts moisture to your skin.

Commercial soaps cause skin rashes, dry, chapped skin, and many other symptoms of dermatitis.

When you use natural soap your skin will feel softer and smoother, not dry and itchy.

My may select from over 25 wonderful scents and different soap bars to choose from in our online store at
Natural Garden Soaps.

The super cute personal packaging and labels.

Natural soaps are made with botanical based ingredients found in nature, without synthetic chemicals and commercial preservatives.

Natural soaps made with nourishing ingredients such as olive oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil, palm oil, honey, mango butter, shea butter, beeswax, organic herbs, organic flowers and 100% essential oils.

It is super FUN to use our natural soap with it’s big fluffy lather and awesome smell.

What soap do you use at home?

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Monthly Giveaway for July

Everyone needs a little relaxation and lavender is perfect to help you kick back with all of it’s aromatherapy benefits.

This month I am giving away a “Lavender, Lavender and more Lavender” natural combo set.

This amazing lavender natural skin care combo.

A bar of Lavender Shea Butter Soap, Lavender Room & Linen Spray Mist,

Natural ZZZZs Sleep Balm and Handmade %100 Cotton Crocheted Washcloth.

Simply leave a comment during the month of July to enter to WIN this blog giveaway.

The drawing will be July 31st!!!

Good luck everyone!
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I would love to hear from you so leave a comment or share your thoughts.
Smiles, Paula