Rachael asked:


Greek Olive Oil

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Luxurious formula starts with a large portion of olive oil. Treasured for centuries, nourishing and mild Greek olive oil is the finest oil used in soap making. We add coconut oil and castor oil for their lathering and cleansing

properties, for their skin conditioning and therapeutic qualities.

This Greek olive oil soap is very mild, long-lasting and can be used full strength on any skin type to help retain moisture and elasticity. It is no surprise that olive oil soap soothes and nourishes the skin because it takes advantage of the natural moisturising properties of olive oil. Back in the days before soap was invented, it is said that when the ancient Egyptians wanted to clean themselves, they spread olive oil on their skin. The olive oil stuck to the dirt, and could then be scraped away. Olive oil has been used in soap making for thousands of years.

Handmade Soap Care: To help your handmade soap last as long as possible, keep in a well-drained soap dish and allow to dry between uses. If left standing in water or in a direct stream of the water, the lifespan of the bar will be shortened. Keep unused soaps wrapped until ready to use, and store them in a cool, dry place.

more of soaps made with olive oils.

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Olive oil soap bars are highly valued for their moisturizing properties and gentle nature. Our olive oil soap are made from Italian , Spanish and Greek olives . These soaps will gently cleanse and moistuize dry or sensitive skins. Olive oil and coconut based soaps are unique and luxurious, giving a creamy lotion-like lather, leaving even your most sensitive skin feeling soft. This soap is loaded with naturally occuring glycerin, it will not leave your skin feeling tight and dry like store bought soaps. Castile soap originated in the Kingdom of Castile, where it was made from olive oil .This soap is great for all skin types. Coconut oil is probably one of the most popular soap making oils. Coconut oil adds volumes of lather to a soap, it makes this soap soft, creamy, moisturizing and lots of lather, excellent for face and body. With the addition of crushed flowers it makes this soap a really mild exfoliant to.



CLAUDE

NARA asked:


Soap is one of the items man is very much associated with nowadays.

It is available in various shapes, sizes and colors.

The main purpose of this important item in human life is to wash and clean.

Soaps are, in deed, used for cleaning our body, clothes, vessels ad other materials human beings use everyday.

One of the important items of every bathroom is soap.

Soap is such an indispensable ingredient almost integrated with human life.

In olden days, soap nut powder (plant origin) was used to clean human hair.

Plant ash was used for cleaning the greasy vessels.

Even the burnt paddy husk or neem twigs were used for brushing and cleaning teeth.

I have used all these things when I was a young boy.

People say even now these are being used in some Indian villages.

Once the soap came into the market, in various forms for various purposes, people were accustomed to its usage.
Soaps are available in cake form for cleaning clothes, body and vessels.

They are also available in the form of liquid, flakes and powder.

One has a variety of choice to choose from these kinds.

Soap is nothing but a substance made up of fat or oil combined with an alkali, to which the desired coloring material and fragrance are added.

Wrapped in beautiful paper or plastic boxes and sold all over the world for washing and cleaning.

Soap making, packaging, transporting and selling is billion dollar business in the world.

No one can live in this world without using this wonderful item called soap.

Soap produces foam when rubbed or stirred with soft water; in hard water soap does not produce profuse foam.

While doing so, it removes dirt, grease, bacteria etc.

We are exposed to all kinds of dirt when we work in open.

Also we perspire due to war and humid weather and the perspiration mixed with dust and dirt hosts bacteria resulting in bad odor.

Therefore, we need to clean out body everyday with plenty of water and soap.

Similarly our hands get dirty very often, so they have to be washed frequently probably with liquid, perfumed, antiseptic soaps.

Teeth get dirty because of the left over good in our mouth.

They invite bacteria which cause damage to the gum and teeth producing bad odor too.

So it becomes an absolute necessity for all of us to brush the teeth with tooth paste which is again a cleaning agent.

Once there was cleaning powder for vessels, then it became cakes.

After the washing machines for clothes and vessels became popular, washing powders in many brands were being sold in the market.

Removal of dirt is an essential activity for every one for which we need plenty of water and soaps.

Floors and vehicles are also cleaned with soap solutions.

Liquid soaps are used for making soap bubbles for children to play with.

Soap bubble is a ball of air surrounded by a film of soap that changes color in the light, fly, and burst easily.

Soap is used as a good lubricant too.

Indian ladies apply soap or soap solution to their hands to push in the bangles made of glass or gold.

Thus soap has several uses in human life.

As long as there is human life in our planet, soap is one of the commodities needed for everyday life.

So soap industry is going to be a permanent immortal one to be sustained for ever.

Attractive advertisements for washing and bathing soaps are shown in TV and print media.

Some bathing soaps contain moisturizer to keep the skin moist.

Other soaps normally make the skin dry.

There are soaps medicated and antiseptic by addition of appropriate ingredients.

The research on the various aspects of soap is going on and innovation in soap is a continuous process.

Soap is an interesting material we all love to use everyday.

Generally vegetable oil is used for manufacturing soaps.

The quantum of soaps required for the market runs into millions of tons every year.

I feel it is a big industry earning huge profit.

Mostly soaps are made in machines in big industries.

However, hand-made soaps are also available in the market.

They are usually not as attractive as the one produced in machines.

They do not produce more foam so people do not prefer to use them.

The public distribution stores and the Khadi shops sell these hand-made soaps.

Generally fragrant soaps are preferred by women.

I used to collect the attractive and fragrant packs of soaps when I was young.

It was a hobby; I left it when I grew up as many do.

I like soap, you like soap and we all like soap because it is an essential item for all of us. 



CALEB

Mia Bilkins asked:


Living a healthy life not only wants you to eat well but also to take care of your body as a whole. Personal hygiene is an important part of well being. Personal hygiene immediately brings to your mind cleanliness and cleanliness is associated with soaps. Think about those soaps which may clean your body but leave the mark too with dry or shabby skins. They hardly have the soothing effect since they are made of synthetic elements. So, how would you feel to use a natural product like aromatherapy soap that not only leaves a rare cleanliness, but also has got the healing power for your skin? Yes, it’s natural and has got all the ingredients from the nature itself which are quite capable of rejuvenating your skin, mind and body together.

Aromatherapy soap has a soothing impact because it is made of therapeutic oils extracted from plants and herbs. Aromatherapy soap is made of natural ingredients and that’s why it makes a gentle touch on your body and skin while it is really useful enough for the acne or pimple kind of problems. It is beneficial against dry skins which stems mostly from the use of harsh soaps. If you have got a sensitive skin, try to avoid anything claiming a soft aroma. Using resourceful aromatherapy soap and see the result. It touches the sensitive skin with a special care which is unmatched anywhere else. Lavender is the best thing to use from this category if you have sensitive skin.
Rosemary mint is the ideal element for both and women seeking a rejuvenating effect from the aromatherapy soap. It is replete with rosemary and spearmint. Women can use this to rejuvenate themselves with the addition of a few roses in the water.

Patchouli, rose, and geranium you can use for stimulating the sensual fragrance for an evening with your beau. This is also applicable for the dry skins. And, peppermint and aloe vera aromatherapy soap you can use if you have got sunburn. To heal the sunburn, you can try the combo of lemon poppy seed with peppermint. This has a calming effect for your sunburn.

However, avoid trying the synthetic elements filled aromatherapy soap and find the aromatherapy soap that is made totally of the natural ingredients. And, be aware of the fake tags they use. They say they are using the natural ingredients but print that they use chemicals just to protect. So, if you have the least confusion, ask for the answer without hesitation.

Aromatherapy soap makes your bath a healthy experience and lets you have a better life with rejuvenated spirit. Its addition into the bath charms your life with new glow in it.



NATHANIEL

Jeffrey Dorrian asked:


Today, handmade soaps are found at craft shows, specialty stores, on the internet and in some retail outlets. Many people enjoy making novelty soaps that both look beautiful and work to keep your skin feeling fresh. Though it is readily available now, this wasn’t always the case.

Records indicate that soap making may have existed as far back as 2800 B.C. There are records that indicate both the Ancient Greeks and Romans both started experimenting with olive oil in their initial soap making. During it’s earliest years of creation soap was considered a luxury and was only available to the richest individuals and families. Soap makers were hired to create their products and were paid well by their wealthy employers. Because of its’ rare status, it took years before handmade soap became accessible to everyone. But, one thing that remained unchanged through the years is the fact that, like its’ current use, soap was used to wash skin and clothes when it was first discovered.

As the years progressed, Europe established a soap making industry as did America. While handmade soap was generally made by women during the colonel American era. Each year, usually before spring, women would gather together and make soap from the ingredients that were saved from the winter months. Generally colonial soaps were made from lard.

Since large industries took over the process of soap making, the quality has suffered immensely. Soap making has been quite profitable to large corporations. However, these large corporations do not offer handmade soap and, therefore, lose control over the special touches that only handmade soap can offer. Rather than a luxury item, as it was earlier considered, soap has become an everyday must-have household item. The availability of regular soap lead to the inventions of other things, including detergent, dishwashing liquids, stain removers, liquid soaps, etc.

Today, handmade soaps are created by talented crafters worldwide. Unique designs, scents, colorations and styles are among the many characteristics found in today’s handmade soap. From lavender soap to soap loaves, handmade soap is still very much considered a luxurious item, but not anywhere near as unattainable as in it’s earliest years. Soap loaves, much like the name implies, can be cut down to make bars of any size of shape. Many soap makers show their creations at various craft fairs throughout the year, as well as specialty stores.

Handmade soap is thought to be wonderful for your skin. Because each bar contains healthy ingredients that help to rejuvenate the skin, many users swear by its’ effects. Today, everyone from amateurs to small business owners are experimenting, selling and enjoying their own handmade soap. Vanilla, lavender, floral and practically any other scent imaginable is available. The next time that you find yourself peeking in and out of quaint stores lining the streets or browsing the aisle at a local craft fair, snoop around and see if you cannot find someone who is offering handmade soap. Otherwise, there is always the internet where a variety of handmade soap is right at your fingertips.



MARGARITO