Summer is here. It's the exciting time to have wonderful memories with our loved ones walking in tranquil forests, hiking in the mountain or visiting sandy beaches. However, the planet we live on and all love is under tremendous stress caused by various environmental problems - one of which is plastic pollution.
We've all seen news about the negative impacts that plastics have on the environment, ecosystem, animals, etc. The question is: is getting rid of plastics entirely from our daily life realistic or achievable for everyone? To some people, plastic products may be essential to maintain quality of life, financial stability or health. Nonetheless, many of us could still take small steps to contribute towards reducing the plastics we use, especially single-use plastic bottles.
Looking around the house, many plastic products in our daily life are cleaning products which often come in liquid form in a plastic bottle! They would be a great starting point for doing our little bits to help ease the stress from the planet. For example, we could easily replace handwash liquid soaps with hand soap bars and substitute shower gel or body wash with solid body soap bars - achieving zero-waste cleaning or showering.
Unlike mass-produced soaps, handmade natural soap bars using the traditional cold process method contain naturally-produced glycerin that attracts and retains moisture to your skin. What's more, handmade soap bars are usually produced in small batches by artisans. Each batch of artisan handmade soap often features unique handcrafted design and patterns, making it a nice decoration in the bathroom or a perfect gift for various celebrating occasions.
Natural soap bars handmade with 100% natural ingredients are known to be milder and kinder to the skin and, therefore, the best choice for all skin types, especially for sensitive skins, as pure natural soaps contain no harsh chemicals such as SLS, paraben or sulphate and have zero alcohol or preservative. Handmade natural soaps leverage the power of natural ingredients to gently clean and hydrate your skin at the same time, leaving your skin feeling refreshed, soft and plump.
Last but not least, it's equally important to check your chosen handmade natural soaps are packaged environmentally without any plastics!