Shea butter soap, a nourishing handmade soap for dry skin
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Hello to all!
Today, I would like to talk about a concern that affects many people. I would even say that among all the skin problems that exist, this one is the most common: dry skin.
Dry skin can cause discomfort, redness and tightness, but not only! When I was training to be an EMT in Geneva, I remember our anatomy and physiology teacher talking about the importance of the skin. It plays a crucial role in our overall health and is the first line of defense we rely on to keep us safe and healthy.
It has a strong capacity to protect us from viruses and bacteria, but also from pollution and UV radiation. Dry and damaged skin increases the risk of infection, but also premature aging of the skin due to sun exposure.
The art of taking care of your skin naturally
Shea butter
It is important to take care of your skin by using nourishing products to help moisturize and repair damage caused by environmental factors. Small, simple, everyday steps can easily solve the problem.
One such solution is to use handcrafted superfatted soaps to wash your body and face. Handcrafted with natural ingredients, these soaps contain moisturizing agents and nutrients that can help nourish and repair the skin. Plus, they produce a rich, creamy lather that offers a real feel-good moment for your skin. And soaps that contain shea butter may be the ultimate in moisturizing!
At Khatone's Skáli, we understand this, and have integrated organic shea butter in almost ALL our recipes.
A real treasure.
Shea butter has quickly become one of the most popular natural ingredients for those seeking to nourish and moisturize their dry skin. For thousands of years, shea butter has been used by women in Africa to protect, restore and revive dry, cracked or damaged skin. It is also packed with natural antioxidants and essential fatty acids that help keep skin soft, supple and healthy. Its non-comedogenic nature makes it an excellent choice, even for sensitive skin. Shea butter is an incredible ingredient found in a wide range of skin care products.
A moisturizing and nourishing ally for dry skin
Artisanal shea butter soaps are gentle and nourishing, thanks in part to the way they are made. The natural substances work directly to help regenerate your skin, while encouraging collagen production, which reduces puffiness and wrinkles.
And who doesn't love the smell of artisanal soaps? Very often, craftsmen redouble their imagination to create magical scent mixtures. The shower then becomes a real place of travel and well-being! The antioxidants present in shea butter also offer additional protection against environmental damage that can cause irritation or inflammation.
Keys to identify natural ingredients and artisanal soaps
When shopping for shea butter soap, it can be difficult to choose from the myriad of options available. However, when shopping sustainably and smart, there are some things to look for to help you identify quality ingredients and artisanal soaps. First, take a look at the composition of your product, this should be clearly stated on the label.
Quick tip:
When you see a name followed by "sodium" (such as sodium Olivate or sodium cocoat), it is the saponified oil that has been transformed during the saponification process.
Another thing to know: you can find names of odoriferous substances like Limonen, Coumarin or Benzyl Benzoate. These substances are used to give the soap its smell and can be of natural or synthetic origin. However, without these substances, there would be no smell in the soap.
There is also an infallible clue to identify an industrial soap: the sodium Palmate. Palm oil, in addition to being an ecological disaster, is used on a very large scale in the cosmetics industry. It is very inexpensive, and its saponification is very easy. Unfortunately, industrial palm oil soaps are manufactured under heat, which totally destroys the benefits of the oils and relieves the preparation of its natural glycerin. This then forces manufacturers to add synthetic glycerin and other chemical moisturizing agents .
Finally, to find a natural soap that is gentle on your skin, it is important to read the product description and look for soaps that are made using cold process saponification. These soaps generally contain unsaponified oils, which means that some of the oil remains unprocessed in the soap. In addition, the cold saponification process allows the properties of the raw materials used to be respected. With these considerations in mind, you will be able to select a soap made from all-natural ingredients and suited to your skin type.
Make your own soap
Shea butter is an amazing natural ingredient that has many benefits for dry skin, so why not try making a shea soap at home? It's fun and creative, and it also offers great benefits, such as low manufacturing costs as well as free choice of scents and colors.
To do so, it is crucial to follow a proper training before embarking on this adventure. Cold saponification is a complex process that involves chemical reactions and it is important to respect certain crucial steps to avoid any danger.
In order to help those interested in learning the basics of soap making, we regularly organize saponification workshops. Participants will have the opportunity to discover the different steps of soap making and to create their own soap. With the knowledge gained from these workshops, you will be able to create a skin nourishing soap that will help keep your skin hydrated and healthy.
Conclusion
Cold-saponified soaps made with shea butter offer a first moisturizing base. When buying soap, be sure to look for natural ingredients and carefully crafted products. By following these tips, it will be easy for you to choose and use good moisturizing soaps. Thanks to this, your skin will thank you!
