Top 11 Reasons to Buy Natural Handmade Soaps

Artisanal soaps are made by hand using a range of natural ingredients. The most common type of handmade soap is cold process soap, which is basically a combination of natural oils or butters and lye (Sodium hydroxide: a kind of alkali). Other types of handmade soap include hot process soap, melt and pour soap, and remixed soap.

The first thing you should know about handmade cold process soap is that it is made through saponification. Saponification is the chemical reaction when fats and oils combine with lye (sodium hydroxide). This combination creates a new substance: soap!

Among the two methods of saponification are the Cold process and the Hot process. 

At Babchi Terra, we use the Cold process method for soap making. Why? Because cold process soap tends to retain more of the natural glycerin produced during saponification, which gives handmade soap its lovely moisturizing properties.

Our best-selling soaps are made from virgin olive oil and coconut oil, which are great for all skin types, i.e., oily skin, normal skin, sensitive skin, and even dry skin.

As of now, you know briefly about the process of making handmade soap. Let’s talk about why it’s worth buying handmade soaps instead of mass-produced commercial soaps.

Handmade soap is generally of better quality than commercial soap. It is mainly because handmade soap is made in small batches, using natural ingredients. On the other hand, commercial soap is often mass-produced and may contain synthetic ingredients.

In this case, to keep things on the safer side always check the ingredient list of a product you purchase from anywhere whether it is a small business or commercial brands 

Handmade soap is..

1. 1. Made with natural ingredients: You know what’s going into it when you buy handmade soap. No hidden chemicals or synthetic fragrances here!
   2. Made with natural oils:  Handmade soaps contains natural oils. These natural oils have numerous benefits for the skin, including being an excellent moisturizer and helping to protect the skin from environmental damage.
   3. Environmentally Friendly: Handmade soap is created with pure ingredients, making it eco-friendly. Plus, most handmade soap makers like us use sustainable packaging options.
   4. Use of essential oils: Handmade soaps tend to be more fragrant than commercial soaps since they are made with essential oils.
   5. Skin-friendly:  Handmade soap is created with natural products; it is soft and moisturizing for the skin. People with sensitive skin can use handmade soaps.
   6. Long-lasting: The handmade soap is made with high-quality oils that make it durable and long-lasting. A bar of handmade soap can last for months (or even longer!) if stored properly.
   7. Unique: No two bars of handmade soap are exactly alike! Each batch is slightly different, and each bar is individually crafted with love.
   8. Support small business: When you buy handmade soap, you support small businesses and artisans who have put time and effort into making a quality product. Handmade soap is truly a work of art!
   9. Luxurious: Handmade soap is luxurious, pampering, and indulgent. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself (or someone special!)
   10. Suitable for Gifts: Handmade soap makes a beautiful and unique gift for any occasion.
   11. Made with love: Each handmade soap bar is created with the utmost care and attention to the smallest detail. Be rest assured that each bar is made with affection and love.