Why opt for a natural and organic soap ?

Opt for natural and organic soap, is to start an ecological and environmentally friendly approach while favoring a natural cleanser that is good for the skin. A natural and organic soap consists solely of oils or fats mixed with soda. The mixture of these two components will then produce a sort of chemical reaction called "saponification". This process can be carried out at home, with entirely personalized combinations according to your tastes, your skin type and the properties you wish to extract from your soap: nourishing, exfoliating, moisturizing, etc.

Let's take a look at the differences between industrial and natural soap, the benefits of natural and organic soap as well as a DIY recipe.

The differences between industrial soap and natural soap

The main difference between industrial soap and natural soap is the saponification process. As discussed in the introduction, saponification is a chemical reaction that allows the formation of soap.

• For a natural and organic soap, saponification is carried out cold (SAF). This saponification method allows the benefits and virtues of the soap to be preserved more lastingly. It has one drawback: it takes longer than hot saponification (4 to 6 weeks of drying), which partly explains why industrial soaps are less expensive. On the other hand, it is the most natural manufacturing process, because no chemical agents are used: it is a process that is sufficient in itself, because all the benefits of the oils or fats are preserved during the SAF process.

• For industrial soap, saponification is carried out using hot processes. This speeds up the chemical reaction for greater profitability. This hot process has many quality defects, and industrial soaps are very often made with products like EDTA or SLS (sodium laureth sulfate), which are synthetic products.

The benefits of natural and organic soaps

The benefits of organic natural soap will greatly depend on the type of oil or fat contained in the soap. A natural soap withcoconut oil will benefit from moisturizing properties while a soap made from shea butter will present restorative benefits.

THE natural and organic soaps are suitable for all skin types: whether you have oily, combination or dry skin, simply wash your body with a natural soap and your skin will regain its natural beauty. In addition, if you are prone to skin problems such as eczema or acne, natural soap will help you a lot: better than industrial soap full of harsh chemicals, natural soaps will help you treat these skin problems and calm redness, irritation and itching.

DIY recipe: a natural solid soap!

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients (you can use organic ingredients):

• 100g olive oil
• 60g of shea butter
• 85 g of vegetable oil of your choice (coconut, argan, etc.)
• 35 g of pure caustic soda
• 80mL of water
• 8 mL ofvegetable oil of your choice (sweet almond, avocado, etc.)

You will also need a few kitchen utensils and tools to make this quick and easy recipe, such as a blender, a baking thermometer, soap molds, and containers (preferably glass).

Here are the steps necessary to prepare your soap:

1. Pour the water into the glass jar and dilute the caustic soda in it.

2. Melt 85g of the oil of your choice with the shea butter; then add the olive oil

3. Measure the temperature of your mixture: when the temperature is below 40 degrees, pour the soda/water mixture into the oils and add your 8mL of vegetable oil

4. Mix everything together using a blender.

5. Check the pH of your mixture: it must be between 9 and 10 to avoid being corrosive!

6. Pour the mixture into the soap molds

7. Let the mixture rest for 48 hours before unmolding them.

8. Let them dry for about 4 weeks (minimum before you can cut and use them)

Opt for a natural and organic soap, is choosing a quality soap, made from natural recipes, without artificial ingredients and containing all the benefits necessary for the skin. On our site, we offer you many natural, vegan and organic cosmetics: discover for example the Surrender Refillable Body Cleansing Gel, one of our bestsellers! Ideal for sensitive skin, it is enriched with natural ingredients (coffee extract, verbena, aloe vera) for a guaranteed moment of freshness and well-being. All our products are certified organic, ecocert, Made in France, cruelty-free and vegan.