Is Handmade Soap Really Better for Your Skin? An Honest Answer

Are Handmade Soaps Better for Skin?

I make soap for a living, so you might expect me to say "Yes, always!" But I'd rather be honest with you. Here's the real answer.

It Depends on the Soap

"Handmade" just means someone made it by hand. A handmade bar can still be harsh if it's made with the wrong recipe. And some store bars are gentle. What matters most is what's inside and how it's made.

What Makes a Good Soap

  • Rich butters and oils. Every bar we make has shea butter, which helps skin hold on to moisture.
  • A gentle lather. Our coconut milk makes it soft and creamy.
  • A soft clay. Kaolin clay gives our bars a silky feel.
  • No sulfates. Ours are sulfate-free.
  • Proper curing. We cure every bar for weeks so it's mild and long-lasting.

Where Handmade Soap Often Wins

  • The natural glycerin stays in the bar.
  • The maker chooses every ingredient.
  • You can ask the maker questions.

Where You Still Need to Be Careful

  • Scent can bother sensitive skin, whether it's natural or not.
  • No soap can treat a skin condition. Talk to your doctor if you have one.

So, Is It Better?

A well-made handmade soap is a wonderful choice for most people. The best test is your own skin. Try a bar for two weeks and see how you feel.

Our Tip

Start with something gentle, like our Manuka Honey & Oats bar.

A little about us: I'm Gracie, a third-generation soap maker. My grandmother started our family's soap making, and I'm proud to carry it on. We're a small, faith-centered family business in Waddell, Arizona, and we make everything by hand in small batches.

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