How Natural Soaps Can Help Sensitive Skin
Have you ever felt like your skin was waging war against you? If you’ve experienced reactions to products containing fragrances or essential oils, you’re not alone. As someone with sensitive skin, I know the struggle all too well. That's why I'm excited to share how natural soaps can be a game-changer for anyone dealing with these issues. Let’s dive into the benefits of natural soaps and how they can help soothe and protect sensitive skin.
Why natural soaps are a better choice for sensitive skin
Natural soaps, unlike their commercial counterparts, are formulated with ingredients that nourish and protect the skin rather than irritate it. Many commercial soaps contain synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals that can trigger allergies and skin reactions. On the other hand, natural soaps are crafted with gentle, skin-loving ingredients. For example, Bloom In Soap’s range of natural soaps is free from artificial additives and packed with nourishing oils and raw, fair trade shea butter. These ingredients help maintain the skin’s natural balance, making them perfect for sensitive skin care.
The power of fragrance free skin care products
Fragrances, whether natural or synthetic, can be a major culprit in skin irritation. For pregnant or nursing women and anyone allergic to fragrances, fragrance-free skin care products are a must. Unscented soap, like these from Bloom In Soap, offer a soothing cleanse without the risk of irritation. These bars of unscented soap are specifically designed to be gentle on the skin, providing all the benefits of natural ingredients without any added scents. It's a relief to use products that you know won’t cause unexpected reactions, especially during sensitive times like pregnancy.
Nourishing ingredients in natural soaps
One of the standout features of natural soaps is their use of high-quality, nourishing ingredients. Let’s take a closer look at some of these game-changing ingredients:
- Shea Butter - Known for its exceptional moisturising properties, shea butter is a key ingredient in many natural soaps as it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin, leaving it soft and supple. At Bloom In Soap, we source raw, organic shea butter from a fair trade initiative in Ghana, run and managed by 54 women who are determined to make a better life for themselves, while bringing a class A product to the world's skincare market.
- Sea Salt - Salt bars are another fantastic option for sensitive skin. They gently exfoliate and detoxify, promoting clear and healthy skin without irritation.
- Colloidal Oatmeal - Often used in sensitive skin soap, colloidal oatmeal has incredible soothing properties that can help calm inflammation and relieve itching. Bloom In Soap's award-winning Wild Herb and Oatmeal soap is made with an infusion of chicory root, horsetail herb, calendula and comfrey for their skin-soothing properties, as well as colloidal oatmeal and coconut milk to help soothe any irritation. This is an unscented soap making it suitable for even the most sensitive skin.
These ingredients work in harmony to cleanse and nourish the skin, providing a gentle and effective alternative to harsher commercial products.
Travel-friendly and convenient
One of the great things about natural soaps is convenience, especially for travel. Solid soaps, including those from Bloom In Soap, are perfect for popping into your carry-on luggage. They’re lightweight, compact, and won’t leak like liquid soap or shower gel often does. Bloom In Soap’s natural soaps are also available in a travel-friendly aluminium tin, along with conditioning shampoo bars and hair conditioner bars, making them an excellent space-saving option for your travels. Whether you're going on a holiday or just heading to the gym, natural soaps are a practical and eco-friendly choice.
Explore Bloom In Soap’s range of fragrance free skin care
At Bloom In Soap, we understand the importance of offering a variety of fragrance-free options for those with sensitive skin. Here are some of the best unscented products from our fragrance-free range:
- Sensitive Skin Soap - Formulated with gentle ingredients including shea butter and oatmeal, these natural soaps are perfect for delicate skin.
- Fragrance-Free Hand Cream - Soothe, our fragrance-free luxury hand cream, provides intense hydration without the risk of irritation.
- Salt Bars - Our range of salt bars offer gentle exfoliation and detoxification, ideal for maintaining clear and healthy skin. You can also find fragrance free versions if your skin is sensitive to essential oils.
- Fragrance-Free Hair Conditioner Bars - Our Delicate Flower hair conditioner bars condition and nourish hair without any added scents, making them perfect for sensitive scalps.
- Unscented Shea Body Butter - Rich and creamy, our Naked flower body butter deeply moisturises, conditions and protects the skin, leaving skin feeling soft and silky.
How to incorporate natural products into your skincare routine
Using natural products is easy and can be seamlessly integrated into your daily skincare routine. Here are some tips:
Face and Body Cleansing: Use natural soaps like Bloom In Soap’s shea butter soap or salt bars to cleanse your face and body. The gentle formula will cleanse without stripping your skin of its natural oils.
Fragrance Free Hair Care: Switch to a conditioning shampoo bar for a gentle yet effective cleanse. Simply wet your hair, rub the bar between your hands to create a lather, and massage it into your scalp and hair. Rinse thoroughly and follow up with our fragrance-free conditioner bar if needed.
Hand Care: Keep your hands soft and moisturised with our fragrance-free luxury hand cream. Apply after washing your hands or whenever they feel dry.
Body Moisturising: After showering, lock in moisture with our unscented shea body butter. Its rich and nourishing formula will keep your skin feeling soft and moisturised throughout the day.
Ready to Make the Switch?
If you're ready to transform your skincare routine, check out Bloom In Soap’s range of natural soaps, including our shea butter soap and sea salt soap, and our fragrance free options. We also offer a variety of fragrance-free products like shampoo bars, hair conditioner bars, hand cream, and body butter. Click here to discover the benefits of natural, gentle, and eco-friendly skincare for your sensitive skin. Your skin will thank you, and so will the planet!