Handmade Soap

As the name suggests, Handmade Soap is manufactured manually by using the same ingredients used in machine production of soaps. Handmade soaps are manufactured through an elaborate process which involves several steps. In the manufacturing process, experts make sure to use pure and natural ingredients in addition to the mandatory chemicals.

Soap is one of the most common and essential everyday commodity that people need. With the passage of time, soaps have undergone conceptual transformation – from making a simple soap for hand cleaning and bathing to specialized soaps for different aspects of personal care. A few soaps are designed for enhancing beauty while others are formulated to treat some skin conditions. Nowadays, soaps are also produced through organic process in which only organic ingredients are used. Let’s have a look at some of the popular types of soaps in the next section.

Types of Soap

Beauty soap – Beauty soap is designed for cleaning the body by removing the dirt and nourishing of skin. This can also be classified as the bathing soap used for bathing. The soap is suitable for use in all parts of the body for cleaning purpose.

Germ Protection soap – this is especially designed for protection from germs. This type of soap protects from germs and bacteria. The soap commonly contains triclosan and triclocarbon in definite quantities. These compounds have antibacterial properties. Some ingredients include benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, and chloroxylenol. Natural ingredients like neem and aloe vera also have anti-germs properties.

Herbal Soap – herbal soaps are made using extracts of herbs. This is purely natural soap made from natural herbs and ingredients. These herb extracts are healthier for the skin and causes no to insignificant damaging effect. Herbal soaps may contain neem, tulsi, aloe vera, chandan, organic cocoa, sunflower extract and essential oils. Herbal soaps are used for herbal treatment for skin problems.

Cosmetic Soap – Cosmetic soaps are meant for cleansing, beautifying and increasing the attractiveness of the body. At times, cosmetic soaps are treating some skin problems like removing acne, skin tanning, and blackheads. It is intended for enhancing the beauty and especially making people look fairer.

Ayurvedic Soap – Ayurvedic soaps are made from natural ingredients meant for improving the health of skin. The most common ingredients in Ayurvedic soap are sandalwood oil, orange oil, wild ginger, coconut oil, lemon peel oil, hydnocarpus oil, and other ingredients depending on the usage requirements. Ayurvedic soaps are manufactured by keeping the doshas meaning problems and their possible solution offered by Ayurveda.

Organic Soap – organic soaps are made using ingredients that are organically cultivated. The soap is usually made of a combination of natural oils, such as jojoba oil, coconut oil, hemp seed oil, lemon peel oil and others. These oils are capable of penetrating the skin and imparting the benefits. Organic soaps do not cause any damaging effect on the skin because of the chemical-free ingredients.