Handcrafted soap is a wonderful alternative to commercial soaps as it is made from natural ingredients and does not contain harsh chemicals. Here are a few tips for using handcrafted soap:
Keep your soap dry: Handcrafted soap contains natural oils and can become soft if it gets wet. It is essential to keep your soap dry between uses to extend its lifespan. Use a soap dish with drainage holes or a soap saver to keep your soap dry. Every order at Soapie Squad is given a soap dish to ensure a longer life.
Use warm, not excessively hot water: Handcrafted soap is made from natural oils and can become soft or melt in excessively hot water. Use warm water instead to create a rich lather and avoid melting your soap. Soap beings to melt above 175 degrees.
Try different scents: Handcrafted soap comes in a variety of scents. Try different scents to find your favorite, or choose a fragrance-free soap if you have sensitive skin. A good soap maker will have multiple options of scents and sometimes custom blends. Ask.
Use a washcloth or loofah: Using a washcloth or loofah with your handcrafted soap will help to create a rich lather. These items also provide gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and leave your skin feeling soft and smooth. Just do not use with a soap salt bar. There is enough exfoliation in a soap salt bar.
Use your soap within a year: Handcrafted soap does not contain preservatives and has a shorter shelf life than commercial soap. Use your soap within a year of purchase to ensure it is at its best and strongest scent. After a year it will still lather and clean, just not smell as strong.
