Australian Natural Soap Blog
Essential oils to look out for in natural soap
When it comes to natural oils, there’s way more to them than just scent (though some of them smell absolutely amazing). An essential oil is a compound that’s been extracted from plants. These compounds capture the scent and flavor of the plant (also known as their “essence”) and can be made in different ways, such as steam or water distillation, cold pressing or mechanical methods.. Each essential oil is unique and comes with its own unique scent, characteristics and properties. Let’s take a closer look at the essential oils that are, well, essential when it comes to natural soap. Rose...
The Natural Soap Ingredients To Look For
Natural soap is great for the skin, the environment and understanding the ingredients that are in your skincare routine. Handmade and natural soap has been made in the same way for hundreds of years and the ingredients list is completely transparent. Knowing the ingredients in your soap and cleansing products is especially important if you have sensitive skin or there are certain ingredients you want to avoid. Here’s what to look out for in natural soap, and how it can help your skin. What Ingredients Should You Look For In Natural Soap? For a skin-friendly natural soap, there are some...
Why Choose To Use Natural Soap?
If you’re looking for a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly soap that’s better for sensitive skin then you should choose a natural soap. What Is Natural Soap? Natural soap is, quite simply, soap that’s made from natural ingredients like natural oils, butters and fats. These ingredients are harvested in nature and don’t contain harsh chemicals and fragrances that can strip the skin, leaving it dried out and damaged. These natural oils and butters are mixed with other ingredients and essential oils to create hydrating natural soap with a beautiful fragrance. Handmade soap that’s been made using natural ingredients has been around...
What is Triple Milled Soap and What Are its Benefits
Have you ever wondered what makes natural soaps last so long, have consistent colors, maintains their fragrance and rich texture? Let’s tell you all about it. Triple milling has been in existence for centuries long, it was invented by traditional soap makers back in the 1700s in France, that’s why it’s also called French-milled soap. The purpose of triple milling is to make sure that the soap ingredients and constituents are properly mixed. The final product has to be gotten just right so that you can have the attractive natural soap you see. The soap base used in our natural...
Why Are Soy Candles Better Than Wax?
Soy candles have risen in popularity over the last 25 years as an alternative to traditional candles made from paraffin wax. If you’re not sure if soy is for you, let’s take a look at what soy candles are and why so many people love to use them in their home. What Are Soy Candles? Soy candles are made from soy wax, a vegetable-based wax that’s made from soybeans. The beans are harvested, cleaned and rolled into flakes to extract oil from the soybeans. The flakes are used to feed animals, and the oil is hydrogenated to make it suitable...