Soaps have been around for almost 5000 years and people throughout the years used them for their hygiene but also to clean their clothes, wool and cotton fibres and items like pottery. Nowadays, soaps are still used for the cleansing and caring of the skin.
Natural olive oil soaps are very popular, as olive oil is considered the best oil for the manufacture of high quality soaps. Enriched with natural ingredients, extracts and essential oils, today’s natural olive oil soaps offer countless benefits and are ideal for all skin types and conditions.
What are the benefits of natural olive oil soap?
It deeply cleanses
Natural olive oil soap cleanses your skin effectively without disrupting its moisture levels. The vegetal oils contained in natural soaps have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties making the natural soap an ideal product for deep cleansing of the skin and handwashing.
It moisturizes and nourishes the skin
Olive oil is considered the best for the manufacture of high quality soap. It has regenerating, moisturizing properties and helps fight skin dryness and wrinkle formation. It is rich in vitamin E and polyphenols. The antioxidant action of polyphenols and vitamin E, protects the skin from premature aging. It is an oil that provides strong skin care as it is nourishing and emollient.
It doesn’t cause irritations
Conventional soaps contain a lot of chemicals that are harsh to the skin and may cause skin irritations, dryness and itchiness. Natural soaps contain natural ingredients that are mild and don’t strip your skin of its natural oils.
It is hypoallergenic and suitable for babies
Natural soaps that contain organic olive oil are the most suitable products for the cleansing and caring of the baby’s sensitive skin. Pure olive oil is a hypoallergenic ingredient and absolutely safe for a baby.
It helps in the treatment of dermatological diseases
Thanks to the beneficial properties of their ingredients, natural soaps may help in the treatment of dermatological diseases such as dry skin, psoriasis, eczema and acne. Laurel oil with antiseptic properties and donkey milk with antimicrobial power are only a few examples.
It is cost effective
If you compare the price of an average natural soap with the price of an average liquid soap or shower gel, you‘ll find out that the first one is significantly lower.
Conventional soaps do have a lower price but because of their harsh ingredients they are not good for your face and hair. Natural olive oil soaps are mild and suitable for face, body and hair and so they are cost effective as you don’t have to buy many different products.
It is multitasking
One of the major benefits of natural olive oil soaps is that they are multitasking. Soaps with mild formulas are suitable for face, body and hair. They are plain, practical and promote a minimalist lifestyle.
It is easy to travel with
Natural soaps are small, light and completely TSA-friendly. They are the best choice for camping and hiking and you can even carry them around in your pocket on the way to the gym.
It is eco-friendly
Most liquid soaps, shower gels and shampoos come along in plastic bottles that are not recycled. They contain toxic ingredients and when you rinse your hair and body, all these chemicals end up in the drains polluting the oceans and the environment.
Natural olive oil soaps are biodegradable and do not contain chemicals that pollute the environment. They don’t come in plastic packaging, most of them come wrapped in recycled paper and some are sold without any packaging at all!
How to choose the best soap for your needs
There are so many choices out there and picking the right soap for oneself is not that easy. Knowing the ingredients of a soap and what their properties are, will help you sort things out. This easy guide will help you decide:
For oily or acne-prone skin:
Choose a natural soap with ingredients that cleanse the pores of the skin, balance the production of sebum and fight inflammations that lead to the appearance of pimples.
Ideal soaps for you:
Natural soap with tea tree and green clay
Detox soap with activated charcoal
For dry and sensitive skin:
Choose a natural soap with mild ingredients that soothe and calm the skin and don’t irritate it.
Ideal soaps for you:
Soap with yogurt, honey and beeswax
For dermatological diseases
Choose a natural soap with donkey milk. Donkey milk is rich in proteins, phospholipids and vitamins and is beneficial to the skin. It moisturizes and helps to repair destroyed tissues of the skin. It is an ideal choice if you suffer from psoriasis, eczema and dry skin.
Ideal soap for you:
For face cleansing
Choose a natural soap with ingredients that remove dirt, excessive oil and make up and have antioxidant action.
Ideal soaps for you:
Soap with cocoa butter and mint
For exfoliation
Choose a natural soap with grains that remove dead cells, cleanse clogged pores, stimulate blood flow and offer mild exfoliation.
Ideal soaps for you:
- Face exfoliation
- Body exfoliation
- Feet exfoliation
Soap with grains of pumice stone
For cellulite:
Choose a natural soap with active ingredients against cellulite and gently massage. Massage stimulates blood circulation and detoxifies your skin. An ingredient that is proven to act against cellulite is Dead Sea mud. Another excellent choice is natural luffa sponge.
Ideal soaps for you:
Soap with Dead Sea mud and seaweed
For dandruff, hair loss, dry scalp:
Choose a natural olive oil soap with vegetal ingredients that strengthen the hair, fortify the roots and give shine. Pine tar and laurel oil, both have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and fungicidal properties and fight dandruff, hair loss and dry scalp.
Ideal soaps for you:
For shaving:
Choose a natural olive oil soap that has soothing, calming properties, antioxidant action and moisturizing power.
Ideal soap for you:
For the baby:
Choose a natural olive oil soap with ingredients that are suitable for the sensitive skin of the baby. The baby’s soap must be mild, moisturizing, nourishing, with soothing properties.
Ideal soap for you:
