Handmade soap, all handmade soap, is very high in glycerin.
Glycerin is a humectant, which means it attracts moisture, and this is the reason we like handmade soap so well -- it's that
moisture glycerin attracts to our skin that makes it feel so great. Since we add really great oils to our soap
~~ unrefined shea butter, virgin coconut, organic avocado, sweet almond, rice bran, borage, rose hip seed, evening primrose
~~ this can sometimes cause handmade soap to be a little softer than 'store bought' soap
The following are a few tips to help your handmade soap
last longer:
Unwrap your handmade soap immediately after you receive
it to allow it to breathe. I know, the label is pretty and you won't remember what the soap is called if you
unwrap it, but do it anyway. Your soap will thank you for it by lasting longer
Allow your soap to air dry for a day or two before using
it for the first time. This helps the soap to further dry and harden, creating a longer-lasting bar
Putting your soap in 'storage', say in your panty drawer
or in the linen closet, not only allows the soap to harden and dry, but it also scents ever so slightly whatever it touches
Always put your soap in a draining soap dish, or remove
it from the shower completely after use, to allow it to dry between uses. This will also add to the longevity of
your soap
When using your handmade soap, use a loofah, washcloth or
scrubby to wash your body. Using the soap itself as a scrubber will cause it to disappear very quickly
So many people abuse handmade soap, leaving it sitting in
puddles of water, leaving it wrapped for weeks on end and then complaining when it lasts only a week or so before melting
away to nothing
Be good to your handmade soap and it will be good to you
