It is not just fashionable to use natural cosmetics now, it is a conscious choice of those who take care of their health. The counters of cosmetic boutiques are full of various jars, in which, according to the seller's assurances, the recipe for your eternal youth is hidden. But, firstly, you should not unconditionally believe everything, and secondly, organic cosmetics are selected individually. To understand what suits you, whether it makes sense to spend a lot of money for such products, try with the simplest - handmade soap.
Instructions
Step 1
Find a bona fide seller before making a purchase. It is better to look at the soap before buying, touch and smell it. Therefore, online stores disappear for the first purchase. In them you can buy already tested products. Now there are shops specialized in natural soap. They have the largest selection of natural soaps, scrubs, various additives for taking a bath. There you can buy soap in bulk, in gift or individual packaging. Naturally, the seller must have all the quality certificates, and you can inquire about the place of origin of such cosmetics. And now, when soap is brewed almost at home, this is very important.
Step 2
When buying, inspect the soap carefully. If there is a slight plaque on it, that's okay. This is a natural plaque called "ash". It is permissible by technology and washes off the first time it is used. If the soap is cloudy, then it is brewed with the addition of essential oils. Pure, transparent soap does not exist according to technology. The presence of many bubbles only indicates that the soap was not allowed to cool down and was immediately poured into the mold. Sometimes this can be the intention of the manufacturer, which should be indicated on the packaging.
Step 3
But be wary of the following factors. If the soap crumbles easily in your hands, look at the date it was made. It can be soft for several reasons. Either the soap is stored with non-compliance with the temperature regime, or it is still too fresh and not ripe. Such soap will not bring harm, but it will not be very pleasant to use it.
Step 4
What are the ingredients for making handmade soap, which is why such products are valued? This soap is based on the usual soap base. During the cooking process, various substances are added to the liquid consistency. The simplest are essential oils. They can be added from ready-made essence. Or, using a more complex technology of steam distillation - when, when heated, the oil vapors immediately pass through the soap base. Natural extracts of herbs and flowers are added to soap in a dried, crushed state. You can also add clay to the soap, the drying properties of which can give the soap a two-in-one effect. But soap with the addition of seashells and stones is decorative. It can be a decoration for your bathroom or a spectacular gift.
