How To Make DIY Soap And Why You Should Ditch Supermarket Soaps For Good

The convenience and versatility of store bought soap is quite alluring—you can find soap at your local grocery or beauty store with any aroma, special ingredient, and almost any standard brand you desire. Low prices are another reason many consumers purchase supermarket soaps. If you aren’t picky about quality or special fragrances, you can find soap for as little as one dollar, or less. But in comparison to previous decades, today’s average consumer is privy to a lot more information about what’s contained in chain products. And there are a lot of harmful ingredients in the average product, including soap, that might make you think twice before your next store run. Instead of subjecting yourself to using products with harmful ingredients, try making your own soap. If you’re ready for healthier, happier skin, here’s some info about making your own DIY soap, and why you should ditch supermarket soaps for good.

How are supermarket soaps harmful?

Most popular brands of soap are not what we actually consider soap, but more closely resemble detergent—yes, the stuff you wash your clothes with. This is because these soaps contain many of the same chemicals that are contained in standard laundry detergents.

These chemicals include in your average soap brand are sodium lauroyl isethionate, methylisothiazolinone, artificial coloring and fragrances, titanium dioxide, and more. Chemicals like these can have a range of dangerous effects like acne outbreaks, clogged pores, compromised nervous system, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Some of these chemicals even contain known carcinogens that have been linked to an increased risk of developing cancer.