WHAT IS BAR SOAP?
Bar soap is simply that…soap in bar form!
The alkali in bar soap is usually sodium hydroxide. The alkali in liquid soap is usually potassium hydroxide. These salts can be made the old-fashioned way from wood ash, or manufactured commercially.
Colorants such as herbs and spices, synthetic petroleum-based, chemical dyes, or mineral colorants (toxic or not) may be added. Natural perfumes, such as essential oils or synthetic (and toxic) perfumes can also be added.
PROS OF BAR SOAP
Cost-effective: Soap bars tend to be cheaper and more cost-effective than bottles of body wash, especially since you're usually also paying for the plastic packaging that body wash comes in if you decide to buy your bar soap in bulk, even better!
Purer: While this can vary from brand to brand, many bars of soap are made with fewer ingredients and additives than body wash brands, meaning a simpler and purer cleansing experience.
More environmentally friendly: Bar soap usually requires much less packaging than body wash, which often comes in single-use plastic containers. In addition, bar soap doesn't have additional water in its formula, which ultimately helps conserve another precious and non-renewable resource.
Does soap go bad
Well-made natural soap should not expire or go bad. If it does, the natural oils will become rancid and smell "off".
If rancid soap still lathers, technically it will still collect excess oil and dirt from the skin. It just may not be a pleasant bathing experience.
Ithaca Soap's bar soaps are lathery and perfectly balanced, using simple recognizable ingredients. Each hand soap and shower bar is specially formulated to produce a lot of lather while being a hard long-lasting bar of soap. Each bar of Ithaca Soap provides up to 84 showers. That's 2 people; 4 8 weeks of daily showers.
How to Care for Your Cleansing Bars
Caring properly for your all-natural soap bar can help extend its life and prevent strange smells or mold from occurring. Here are three tips for preserving your cleansing bar:
1; Store unused bars in a cool, dry area away from bathroom steam. This will help prevent mold or breakdown of the bar.
2; Use a soap dish to allow your bar to dry properly between uses. Here are some of our favorites!
3; Take cooler showers. Cooler temperatures will have a more minimal effect on dissolving the integrity of your bar and maintaining its overall health.
The best way to ensure your bar doesn't expire? Give it a little love every day-our vegan bar soap is formulated with botanicals and scent profiles perfect for good enough for everyday use, with a range of scent profiles for everyone.
