I am usually a body wash girl, mainly because most bar soaps I have found have been incredibly harsh on my skin, and have left me feeling dry or itchy. You know what I mean...You step out of the bath or shower thinking you're clean, and the next thing you know, your skin has an "icky" feel to it, and sometimes there's even a nasty residue. This has happened to me more times I can count, especially during hotel stays for some reason. So some years ago, I just quit buying soap altogether. I switched to liquid body wash and never looked back. I had never really reconsidered my stance on soap until Heritage Soaps contacted me asking me to review their handmade soaps. I have to admit, I was definitely intrigued. I had never tried handmade soaps, and I was curious as to how a handmade soap was different than a commercially produced bar of soap. So eager to find out, I agreed to give their soaps a shot. I am not going to give my review here, since that will have to wait until the giveaway post later this month, but I will tell you some things that I learned about Heritage Soaps, and why you should give them a try...even if you're a body wash gal like I was... Heritage Soaps is a family owned business in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. What a gorgeous place to live, by the way! I am an Ohio native, so naturally I have been to the Amish country in Lancaster County several times, and the area is stunning. There are many farm communities, and the area is rich with history and culture. (And there is also one of the best Amish-run buffets there with some of the most delicious food I have ever eaten!) Lancaster County is an area that thrives on the forgotten art of handcrafted goods. There is no better home for a handmade soap company, and some of this local flavor definitely shows in their attractive and delicious smelling soaps! Heritage Soaps makes all of their soaps in small batches to ensure the quality of each batch. All soaps are made by hand using only the finest ingredients. Their oils are chosen for their qualities to moisturize, for hardness and luxurious lather. Their soap is made by the cold process method, which retains all the naturally occurring glycerin of the saponification process. The oils used are all food grade which ensures you are receiving the best quality ingredients that are available. They also hand cut and hand wrap every bar...They even make their own wrappers. Each bar is given a long cure period so that when it reaches you it is mild and ready to use. If you are unsure of your own allergies or reactions, skin testing is recommended. Apply a small amount to the skin of your inner arm. Do not use is redness or irritation occur. As with all soap, do not let it sit in water or it will become soft. Allow the soap to dry between usage and you will have a longer lasting harder bar. The Dirty Truth About Soap: Conventional Soap Most soaps that you can buy in stores today are not really soaps but rather they are detergents. Detergents are petroleum distillates, other synthetics and chemicals rather than natural fats and oils. Commercially made soaps tend to be less eco-friendly. While commercially manufactured soap usually costs less, the impact on your skin and the environment is less than desirable. Commercially made soaps have most, if not all, glycerin removed. This is why is leaves your skin feeling dry, itchy and tight. Handmade Soap People are beginning to discover the benefits of using handmade, chemical free soaps. Handmade soap is often an antidote for those who suffer from psoriasis and eczema as well as people who have sensitive skin or allergies. They often find immediate relief by switching to handmade soap. Compared to a conventional bar of soap, handmade soap is very mild. One of the biggest differences between commercial soaps and handmade soap is glycerin. Glycerin is a clear liquid that absorbs water from the air and is a key factor in keeping your skin soft and healthy. Many commercial soap manufacturers extract the glycerin from their soap and sell it as a by-product to be used in higher priced beauty products like lotions and skin creams. Who knew that soap wasn't a 4-letter word? Or at least by switching to handmade soap full of natural oils and glycerin, it doesn't have to be anymore! Not to mention, Heritage Soaps come in a wide variety of very decadent scents like:
And just look at how cute these soaps are! They are definitely made with love, and it shows! I am so excited to tell you that Heritage Soaps will be offering one very lucky mama the chance to try their soaps during my Mad About Mama event! But not yet....We still have a few weeks to go!
As always, for those of you who want that early advantage, I have extra, early entries available to you. Please leave your extra entry comment here, as there will be instructions on how to redeem them later. I will keep it simple! EARLY ENTRIES: Please like Heritage Soaps on Facebook and thank them for sponsoring the Mad About Mama event here at Newly Crunchy Mama Of 3. Please leave your Facebook name as well as the permalink to your wall post, so I can make note and verify the date you left it. That's it! This is good for 10 EXTRA ENTRIES!!
7 Comments
lisa
4/1/2011 08:48:42 am
Monkey farts? Reindeer Poo!!? How GROSS! The other scents sound pretty nice!What does a monkey fart smell like? Hope to never know!
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4/1/2011 08:52:04 am
Haha...Mom, they don't REALLY smell that way! Here are their fragrance descriptions:
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4/1/2011 10:41:27 am
Ooooh, I love handmade soap! And what hilarious fragrance names!
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Sabrina Radke
4/2/2011 05:03:41 am
New facebook fan to them! I thanked them for sponsoring!
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Tandra A
4/3/2011 07:10:16 am
liked Heritage Soaps on Facebook and thanked them
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