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What Ingredients to Look Out for In Soap?

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  When choosing soap, look out for harsh detergents like SLS/SLES, synthetic preservatives such as Parabens and Methylisothiazolinone, antibacterial agents like Triclosan, potential carcinogens like Formaldehyde and its releasers, and artificial Fragrances/Dyes, which can cause irritation or health concerns; instead, opt for soaps with natural oils (olive, coconut) and essential oils for gentler cleansing and moisturizing. Extra Virgin Organic Greek Olive Oil -Unique Features: 100% natural and free from harmful chemicals. Ingredients to Avoid: Sulfates (SLS, SLES): Harsh foaming agents that strip skin oils, causing dryness and irritation. Parabens (Methylparaben, etc.): Synthetic preservatives linked to hormone disruption. Triclosan: An antibacterial chemical that can promote resistant bacteria. Methylisothiazolinone (MI/MCI): Preservatives known to cause allergic skin reactions. Synthetic Fragrances andDyes: May contain phthalates or heavy metals, which can cause allergies and end...

The Best Bar Soaps Plus Goat's Milk Soaps

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The best “traditional” soaps are simple lye‑based bars made from a few whole fats (often olive or tallow), with minimal or no synthetic additives, following historic methods like Aleppo, Marseille, or  Grandma’s Lye Soap  styles. For you as a cold‑process maker, those traditions translate into high‑olive recipes, long cures, and clear stories about origin, ingredients, and method. Grandma’s Lye soap is an authentic, time-honored soap, made for a century in Italy, Brazil and now United States. Greek Olive Oil Soap – How long before you see effects on acne? The first effects can appear after a few days to two weeks of regular use. The skin becomes clearer, less oily, and imperfections gradually diminish. Places to buy : Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil Soap Natural Handcrafted Soap Olive Oil Soap Extra Virgin Olive … Amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com › Greek-Soap-Natural-Handcr… Our Greek olive oil is  hand harvested premium unrefined extra virgin ; Grown in the mountain ...