Fragrant soap not only makes the body clean, but also invigorates, charges with a good mood or soothes - it all depends on its smell. In addition, it may have a therapeutic effect. Why does conifer soap not lose its popularity for many years? Apparently it is this aroma that is most close to nature, creates the feeling of a walk through the forest. Often this is not enough for many residents of big cities, so they intuitively strive to compensate for the lack of communication with nature through comfortable showering and bathing or washing hands. It should be remembered that the soap should contain a maximum of natural ingredients, be used for its intended purpose (toilet, bath, household, for intimate hygiene, etc.). And, of course, there is always the opportunity to make soap yourself. You can learn more about all this in the following sections of the article.
The composition of coniferous soap
Before you make a purchase, you must familiarize yourself with the soap. Currently, there are many manufacturers, but not all are bona fide. Some of them completely replace natural coniferous extracts with chemical analogues. Real soap consists of herbal ingredients, essential oils, water and alkali. It is not cheap, but its benefits and safety are also on top. In addition to needles, other extracts can be added, for example, citrus fruits, chamomile, St. John's wort, etc., which add sophistication to the aroma. In the budget soap itself, plant extracts are replaced by chemical perfumes, and in the composition you can find various preservatives and stabilizers. In addition, it should be alerted if it has a too bright color and a pungent smell - this is enough to refuse to buy such a product.
Benefits of Natural Soft Soap
- Cleanses the skin better than other modern products.
- Helps protect facial skin from acne due to the ability to accelerate the process of updating its cells.
- It is a natural antiseptic.
- The natural aroma of pine needles relieves headaches, irritability, helps to fall asleep, which is why it is better to take a shower or bath with soap from these ingredients in the evening.
Harm of coniferous soap
If there are no problems with the skin, then it does not have any negative effect. However, if excessive sensitivity, dryness and irritability are observed, then it is necessary to monitor what it is intended for. For example, do not use toilet soap for intimate hygiene, but use what is specifically designed for these parts of the body. For dry skin, it is better to find a body care product that, in addition to needles, contains moisturizing additives such as glycerin. Soap with harmful chemical additives and preservatives cannot be useful, in some cases even an allergy can appear from it.
Bath Coniferous Soap
It differs from a regular toilet in that it is suitable for both body and hair. Contains more ingredients that nourish and moisturize the skin, do not cause skin irritation. Usually suitable for all skin types, with the exception of only some varieties of this product intended for professional procedures. For those who need versatility, practicality and minimalism, they can confidently give preference to bath soap, especially since the aroma of needles in it is no worse than in a standard toilet.
Reviews and popularity of coniferous soap
Its range is currently great. Many manufacturers of body care products produce coniferous soap. Often people, going to buy it, try to find reviews on the Internet. This is due to the fact that each company produces it with its own individual differences. They are expressed as ingredients, the amount of additional herbal supplements and the purpose of this product. Therefore, do not be surprised to see a large number of contrasting opinions. All people strive to get a result that meets personal expectations, and they can not always coincide. When reading reviews about coniferous soap, as well as about another product, you should keep this in mind. It is best to go immediately to the store and get acquainted with this soap, read the composition, recall the trusted manufacturers, whose products have always been and remain at their best, in accordance with these criteria and give preference. A review can then be written independently, if there is time and desire.
How to make homemade soft soap?
First you need to prepare a soap base. It can be bought ready-made or made independently. Both options have their pros and cons. The store base is already completely finished, it only needs to be melted beforehand in the microwave and the necessary ingredients added. However, doubts will always remain about its quality; it is not known how it was made and what was added to it. It is not recommended to use cheap bases, the naturalness of their components is doubtful.
Self-preparation does not take so much time, while giving great confidence in the quality and benefits of soap. There are many options for a soap base. One of the simplest is to mix palm and coconut oil, about 150 grams each, and melt them in a water bath, cool to 65 degrees and add 200 grams of castor oil. All these ingredients must be combined with a solution that will require 180 g of water and 70 g of alkali NaOH.
For the preparation of flavorings need needles (if you want, then the cones), which must first be thoroughly dried. After that, they are crushed in a blender. Added in proportion: 1 teaspoon of needles per 100 g of soap base. Then everything is mixed until smooth. Coniferous needles have a rather expressive aroma, however, if there is a need to strengthen it, you can always add a little essential oil. The finishing touch is to sprinkle a little alcohol to prevent bubbles from forming. When the mixture of the base and natural flavors is ready, it is poured into molds for solidification. In a few days, soft soap will be ready to use. In the future, you can start experimenting by adding other healthy and fragrant plants to the needles. Perhaps, as a result of these experiments, a real masterpiece with a great future will be born.
Conclusion
The benefits of soft soap are great. It helps to feel comfortable both at home taking a bath or shower, and in a public bath or spa treatments. Its aroma allows you to forget about all the problems and worries, tune in to a harmonious and positive wave. The only thing to remember is that the real benefit is only in natural soap, so you should not spare money for it. In addition, during periods of creative inspiration, you can make a home-made version of soap. Each person has a choice and opportunities, the main thing is to use them for the good.