More and more people are trying and using
handmade
and handcrafted soaps and products due to the fact
that
there is more and more information available to the
average consumer about what is being used in
products
that you buy in the stores. And also there side effects
and
long term effects.
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A little info on store bought soap;
commercial soaps are
not as "clean" as you might think. First of all,
commercial
soaps contain harmful FD&C dyes, which are known
to
cause cancer, chromosome damage, hyperactivity,
hives, etc. Furthermore, name brand soaps spend
more
money on their packaging than the actual soap (not
to
mention advertising expenses). The naturally-
occurring
glycerin, a moisturizer, is also removed from
commercial
soaps (so the bars are harder and longer-lasting).
This is
why we can't wash our faces with commercial soap,
and
instead need to now buy an additional product
(presumably offered by the same company) to wash
our
faces. Another danger of store-bought soap is that
animal testing is still being used. Possibly even more
disturbing is that many
name brand soaps are made with animal by-products
(tallow, lard). Not only are these by-products full of
toxic
growth hormones, but they clog pores.
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(This information is available to any consumer, all
you
have to do is a little research.)
Check out my shop on Etsy for all natural soaps and
products.
Au Naturelle
And
While you are there, check out all of the other many
fine
shops!
As Always
Keep It Clean!
JoAnn
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