The Benefits of Handmade Soap
Why handmade soaps?
Evesham Emporium handmade soaps are full of natural ingredients. Our soaps are made in small batches and because they are made in small quantities they are fresh and not just sitting on the shelf.
Our handmade soaps are made with natural oils, have a high glycerin content, are better for the environment with no detergents, phosphates or sulfates, and are never tested on animals.
The benefits of Glycerin
Evesham Emporium handmade soaps are high in glycerin. Glycerin is a humectant. It attracts moisture and gives it back to your skin. In natural and handmade soap making processes, one molecule of glycerin is created for every three molecules of soap. Glycerin is a neutral, sweet-tasting, colourless emollient and when mixed with water it will soften and moisturise your skin. It has a natural antiseptic quality and because it is so gentle it is especially good for tender skin and children.
Glycerin is a natural by-product of the soapmaking process and while commercial manufacturers remove the glycerin for use in their more expensive lotions and creams as well as other industries, handcrafted soap retains glycerin in each and every bar.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are natural scents extracted from the leaves, bark, roots, flowers, and fruits of plants. Tea tree is a good example because its natural antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties are well researched and documented. Orange oils contain high level of Vitamin C, which is proven to be an effective antioxidant. Antioxidants are a critical natural defence against "free radicals," unstable molecules that age the skin as a result of pollution, smoking and sun exposure. Yet another benefit of Vitamin C is its ability to enhance the synthesis of collagen: a critically important skin protein that strengthens structural support and resilience of the skin.
For more information about essential oils please read the relative article.
