Conclusions of Natural Soap Discourse Part 2

soap emulsifies all the grime and other impurities from the skin. 2)

You should feel that your skin give the impression of being very clean after washing. If the answer is yes, that soap is right for you. The soap that removes more oils from the skin and makes it dry to very dry is used because many people consider that oil or sebum alone is the main cause of acne.5

As we are becoming more conscious of health and environmental problems related to the use of synthetic detergents, we feel the need for a change. At times, the change means going back to time-tested yet forgotten practices. Throughout the centuries, the basic part of soap making was use of aromatic oils and various plants with healing properties. Bathing was a routine created to wash body and soul, to nurture and soothe, to improve the spirit, it was never about dirt, so to speak. In our fury to wash away every single dirt and germ we fail to remember the essence of self-care. Today, soap makers are looking for motivation in the works of ancient herbalists. These old recipes are then effectively united with the latest scientific discoveries that help to guard our skin and environment. Fragrances are revolutionized too. More natural and unique, they follow the ethics of aromatherapy. A lesser, artisan based, manufacturing of fine soaps allows a more original approach in every respect. A unique blend of scent, look and feel is reaching new heights in today's soap making and this trend will carry on in the years to come.2