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Natural Soap News: Get the dirt on Commercial Soap

Do you use a natural soap bar or a chemical detergent bar? Can you tell the difference between them?

Do you know that most people are not aware that there is a difference?

In super markets and grocery stores we can find mostly chemical based detergents. It is considered a replacement to the natural soaps we have been using prior to the invention of commercial chemicals. The chemical ingredients are designed at large companies and put in detergents, the effects of these chemicals on the skin were unknown until after a few decades later. Over these decades we noticed many new skin conditions increase in the general population. Before the major World Wars, only natural ingredients were which were trusted for skin care for thousands of years. The World Wars brought on the chemical age when there was a shortage of natural soap ingredients to the world markets. Chemicals were cheaper and very effective at removing dirt from the skin, unfortunately, it was also good at removing too much, killing many other functions of the skin in the process.

Detergents are considered to be more profitable for big manufacturers.

Why? Because the cost of the chemical ingredients is so much lower, like sodium lauryl sulphate, a foaming agent. As a result of the entrance of these chemicals in the production, the cost to manufacture lowered. Nowadays the final bars of detergent soap cost less for the consumer than natural soap. That's why it is very difficult, if not impossible, to find quality natural soap any more at the grocery store. Of course, nowadays more and more people appear to have the bad skin reactions to detergents as a result of buying cheap chemical soap bars. More and more people understand the importance of treating themselves with natural alternatives. So the companies have started seeing consumers turn back to trusted natural skin care treatment and have started adding a few natural ingredients to their chemical washes and try to sell you "this alternative" to a bad idea to begin with. What is the point of washing with a chemical soap that has a few natural ingredients thrown in for marketing purposes? You need to always use a 100% chemical free natural soap. Always.

Natural Soap is environmentally safe... chemical soaps harm the ecosystem

A profound problem arised from the heavy use of sodium triphosphate, which can comprise up to 50% by weight of detergents. The discharge of soluble phosphates into natural waters has led to a condition called eutrophication in lakes, streams and oceans. This is technically the bloom of phytoplankton which deprives the water of oxygen and animal life, creating negative environmental effects. With respect to the phosphate additives, between 1940 and 1970 "the amount of phosphates in city wastewater increased from 20,000 to 150,000 tons per year." With the increase in phosphates, algal blooms grew splendidly on the excess phosphorus and consumed most of the oxygen in the waters, killing fish and plants.

So not only does commercial soap damage our skin, but as we wash all of the left over chemicals down the tub, it runs out into our streams and lakes, oceans and soil. The more we wash chemicals down the drain, the worst things get for us in the big picture. Killing fish and plants, making our environment more and more unsustainable and poisoning ourselves at the same time.

See what some natural soap companies are doing about it, this is a very sensitive issue in the state of Hawaii where preserving the natural ecosystem is of utmost importance:
North Shore Soap Factory
and
Hawaiian Bath and Body
.

The only alternative is to only purchase and use natural soap products for healthy skin care and a happy Earth.

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Vanilla Orange Foam Soap- made with organic ingredients- 8.5 oz Sale Price: $7.75   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Made with 100% pure essential oils. Nothing synthetic and only clean, pure ingredients. Can also purchase refill bottle for minimal waste. Ingredients are: Water, Potassium Cocoate (Organic Coconut Oil), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Organic Aloe Vera), Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange Essential Oil), Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Essential Oil), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree Essential Oil) & Tocopherol (Vit E) Features A pure, natural and safe choice for all skin types and ages. This gentle, moisturizing Castile Foam Soap contains only ingredients straight from nature, no harmful chemicals or sythetics added! Contains natural Glycerin, Aloe Vera, and made with organic ingredients. Contains natural anti-bacterial ingredients to kill germs. Ideal for use as a hand & body wash, veggie/ fruit wash, shaving cream and foaming fun for kids. Gentle enough to use all the time on any body part. Instant foam without propellants. An environmentally safe choice! Made with 100% pure essential oils. Nothing synthetic and only clean, pure ingredients.

Keys Soap Solar RX Therapeutic Sunblock, SPF 30 (UVA & UVB Broadspectrum Sun Protection w/Nano Zinc-Oxide) Sale Price: $29.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Solar Rx is designed to offer the maximum physical protection from UVA & SPF 30 for UVB burning rays without using a chemical sunscreen. We recommend reapplying at least every two hours* on the face neck and hands. Intense sun conditions require even more frequent application. UV index ratings of 8 and above for average skin can require application as much as every 15 minutes as tested using a UV meter. This is not a product for sun bathing, extreme hot weather sports or swimming. Keys Solar Rx is featured on the Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Report as one of the safest sunscreen on the market. Key Solar Rx is featured as the most effective non-waterproof category sunblock for UVA and UVB in the Consumer Reports July issue. It is rare to find a product that is both safe to use and effective. Keys Solar Rx carries a UVB (UV Burning) rating of < SPF 30 and a UVA (UV Aging) of four stars using the EU rating system. High SPF rated chemical sunscreens will prevent burning, but often do little to provide UVA protection. Solar Rx combines the healing soothing properties of Keys Luminous moisturizer and adds a 16% concentration of uncoated nano-zinc oxide to provide a physical UVA & UVB blocking to protect against UV triggered Melanoma and Skin Cancer. Their nano-zinc oxide (ZnO) is uncoated to provide healing therapies associated with zinc oxide. The uncoated zinc has also proven to be anti-bacterial and antimicrobial and can reduce redness, rosacea, age spots and melasma. Solar Rx carries a EWG Skin Deep Rating of 0 (0 to 10 scale where 0 is best). Features Top Rated Sunscreen by Environmental Workers Group (ewg.org) Broad Spectrum UVA &amp;amp;amp; UVB Cosmetic UV Protection All Natural, Chemical-Free, &amp;amp; Non-Toxic Invisible Under Makeup Uncoated Nano Zinc Oxide

Dettol Soap 63 Grams Units (Pack of 12) Sale Price: $19.80   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Dettol Original Antibacterial Soap contains an active germicide that gives protection from germs including E.coli and Salmonella. Used regularly helps to combat perspiration odour and leaves skin reassuringly clean & healthy. Features The original Dettol soap is perfect for everyday use Antibacterial properties and skin cleanliness Ideal for entire family

Ginger Berry Foam Soap- made with organic ingredients- 8.5 oz Sale Price: $7.95   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Made with 100% pure essential oils. Nothing synthetic and only clean, pure ingredients. Can also purchase refill bottle for minimal waste. Ingredients are: Water, Potassium Cocoate (Organic Coconut Oil), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Organic Aloe Vera), Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange E.O.), Artemisia pallens (Davana E.O.), Citrus paradisii (Pink Grapefruit E.O), Citrus limonum (Lemon E.O.), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger E.O.), Vetiveria zizanioides (Vetiver E.O.), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree E.O.) & Tocopherol (Vit E) Features Ideal for use as a hand & body wash, veggie/ fruit wash, shaving cream and foaming fun for kids. Gentle enough to use all the time on any body part. Instant foam without propellants. An environmentally safe choice! A pure, natural and safe choice for all skin types and ages. This gentle, moisturizing Castile Foam Soap contains only ingredients straight from nature, no harmful chemicals or sythetics added! Contains natural Glycerin, Aloe Vera, and made with organic ingredients. Contains natural anti-bacterial ingredients to kill germs. Made with 100% pure essential oils. Nothing synthetic and only clean, pure ingredients

NaturOli EXTREME 18X Soap Nuts Liquid Laundry Detergent & Multi-purpose, Non-toxic, Green Household Cleaner. SUPER-CONCENTRATE. Green Dot Award Winner. 96 HE loads per 8-oz bottle. (3 PACK - 14 cents per load!) Made in USA! List Price: $61.50 Sale Price: $39.95 You save: $21.55 (35%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Soap Nuts (aka soap berries, soapnuts, soapberry) Natural Liquid Laundry Soap, Detergent & Multi-purpose, Household Green Cleaner - 18X SUPER-CONCENTRATE!Convenient, no-mess, no-spill, micro-dose pump. Low cost per load. Dilute as desired for household cleaning needs. - Recognized by the prominent Green Dot Awards as: "NaturOli green detergents and cleansers. Use of saponin, which is derived naturally from soap nuts, is possibly the most significant green innovation in history for everyday household cleaning needs." And further proclaimed, "Although the Green Dot Awards are worthy unto themselves, they are also a consumer guide to excellence in environmentally-sustainable practices. A business with a Green Dot Award is a business that can be trusted by consumers with stewardship of the environment." Laundry will be clean, soft and fresh like you've never known before. Features Why ship water? NaturOli's EXTREME 18X is the most highly concentrated, soap nuts liquid detergent and cleaner on the market. Period. Leaves laundry amazingly clean, soft, fresh, plus chemical and fragrance free. Dilute for a multitude of natural, safe, non-toxic, household cleaning purposes. MADE WITH USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC SOAP NUTS / SOAP BERRIES! FOR LAUNDRY: ~96 HE / 48 standard loads per 8-oz bottle. One or two squirts and that's it! Low cost per load. Why ship and lug around water? Uses NaturOli's proprietary soap nut extract. Truly 99+% botanical. We suggest using LESS than the recommended amount for achieving the lowest cost per load possible. Try using HALF (yes, HALF) the stated amounts for lightly soiled and/or medium sized & small loads. FOR MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANING: Dilute as desired for use as a highly effective, non-toxic, green cleaner all around the home. No more rubber gloves! Your hands will actually feel nourished and conditioned after use. Amazing... Superb as a streak-free glass cleaner, car wash (won't remove your wax job), and much more. Excellent for polished granite counter tops. Fabulous for coffee and nicotine stains. Also works wonders on jewelry, too! Unprecedented TWO-TIME "Green Dot Award" winning: "...possibly the most significant green innovation in history for everyday household cleaning needs." "Soap Nuts in a Bottle," acclaimed by journalist, Angele Sionna. Made in USA with USDA Certified Organic Soap Nuts! Ultra-lightweight, easy to handle, recyclable / reusable bottle. Absolute minimal carbon footprint. Most eco-friendly packaging. One convenient micro-dose pump included. A verified SoapNuts.pro "PREFERRED" seller. Produced & bottled in the USA!

Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap - 32 oz Spray 5110 List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $9.87 You save: $3.12 (24%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 days See Reviews For This Product Description The Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap utilizes the power of potassium salts of fatty acids to weaken the insect�s waxy protective outer shell. Targets and kills aphids, earwigs, grasshoppers, harlequin bugs, leafhoppers, mealy bugs, mites, plant bugs, psyllids, sawfly larvae, soft scales, spider mites, squash bugs, blossom thrips and whiteflies. Features Most economical and convenient solution to pest annoyances available on the market Does not kill beneficial insects and can be used up until the day of harvest OMRI Listed and compliant for use in organic gardening Safer Brand is the leader in alternative lawn and garden products.

My Weigh KD 8000 Digital Weighing Scale Sale Price: $39.26   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The My Weigh KD-8000 scale is the perfect scale which includes a removeable Protective LCD Display Cover (as well as three Soft Protective LCD Display Covers) which helps protect against many weighing messes such as recipes, candle-making, spills & more! Not many scales in its class can match up to the reputation & features of the KD-8000; the biggest change from the KD-7000 to the KD-8000 is the new Baker's Math/Percentage Weighing function. This has been a long-standing way for bakers to weigh their ingredients in proportion to their main ingredient (flour). This feature is the preferred method for bakers for the simple fact that it eliminates messy math that comes with weighing in teaspoons, cups, etc. - instead you deal with just percentage. Also, measuring this way allows for you to make as little or as much as you want easier. Now that's the easiest weigh to go about baking, isn't it? This is a MUST-HAVE for any aspiring or professional baker! Features Improved weighing capacity A strong, removeable Stainless-Steel Platform

Liquid Dial Gold Antimicrobial Soap Refill, 1 Gallon Size DCP88047 List Price: $19.63 Sale Price: $11.55 You save: $8.08 (41%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Active ingredient Triclosan kills a broad spectrum of bacteria and yeasts, and helps to prevent the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens. Contains emollients and skin conditioners to ensure mildness even with frequent hand washings. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush with water. Features Active ingredient Triclosan kills a broad spectrum of bacteria and yeasts, helps to prevent the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens. Contains emollients and skin conditioners to ensure mildness even with frequent hand washings. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush with water. Sold by THE EA

Micro-Tek Pet Shampoo 16 ounces Sale Price: $18.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Combines anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial ingredients. Minimizes skin problems caused by fungus & bacteria such as flea dermatitis, seborrhea, hot spots & dry itchy skin. Controls dry flaky skin conditions, accelerates healing, eliminates pet odor. Safe for humans too! Widely used in controlling ringworm. Must be used with Micro-Tek Pet Spray. Dilute or use as is. Features Combines anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial ingredients Minimizes skin problems caused by fungus & bacteria Controls dry flaky skin conditions, accelerates healing, eliminates pet odor Widely used in controlling ringworm Dilute or use as is

NaturOli EXTREME 18X Soap Nuts Liquid Laundry Detergent & Multi-purpose, Non-toxic, Green Household Cleaner. SUPER-CONCENTRATE. Green Dot Award Winning. ~12 HE loads per 1-oz. Made in USA with USDA Certified Organic Soap Nuts! Sale Price: $5.90   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Soap Nuts (aka soap berries, soapnuts, soapberry) Natural Liquid Laundry Soap, Detergent & Multi-purpose, Household Green Cleaner - 18X SUPER-CONCENTRATE!Convenient, no-mess, no-spill, micro-dose pump. Low cost per load. Dilute as desired for household cleaning needs. - Recognized by the prominent Green Dot Awards as: "NaturOli green detergents and cleansers. Use of saponin, which is derived naturally from soap nuts, is possibly the most significant green innovation in history for everyday household cleaning needs." And further proclaimed, "Although the Green Dot Awards are worthy unto themselves, they are also a consumer guide to excellence in environmentally-sustainable practices. A business with a Green Dot Award is a business that can be trusted by consumers with stewardship of the environment." Laundry will be clean, soft and fresh like you've never known before. Features Why ship water? NaturOli's EXTREME 18X is the most highly concentrated, soap nuts liquid detergent and cleaner on the market. Period. Leaves laundry amazingly clean, soft, fresh, plus chemical and fragrance free. Dilute for a multitude of natural, safe, non-toxic, household cleaning purposes. MADE WITH USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC SOAP NUTS / SOAP BERRIES! FOR LAUNDRY: ~12 HE / 6 standard loads per 1-oz Trial Size. Why ship and lug around water? Uses NaturOli's proprietary soap nut extract. Truly 99+% botanical. We suggest using LESS than the recommended amount for achieving the lowest cost per load possible. Try using HALF (yes, HALF) the stated amounts for lightly soiled and/or medium sized & small loads. FOR MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANING: Dilute as desired for use as a highly effective, non-toxic, green cleaner all around the home. No more rubber gloves! Your hands will actually feel nourished and conditioned after use. Amazing... Superb as a streak-free glass cleaner, car wash (won't remove your wax job), and much more. Excellent for polished granite counter tops. Fabulous for coffee and nicotine stains. Also works wonders on jewelry, too! Unprecedented TWO-TIME "Green Dot Award" winning: "...possibly the most significant green innovation in history for everyday household cleaning needs." "Soap Nuts in a Bottle," acclaimed by journalist, Angele Sionna. Made in USA with USDA Certified Organic Soap Nuts! Ultra-lightweight, easy to handle, recyclable / reusable bottle. Absolute minimal carbon footprint. Most eco-friendly packaging. A verified SoapNuts.pro "PREFERRED" seller. Produced & bottled in the USA!