What is the difference between natural soap and machine made soap (example Ivory, Zest, Dove, Oil of Olay, etc.)?
top) Well, one only has to experience naturally handmade soap to know there is definitely a difference. But here are some facts: industrially manufactured soap contains various undesirable chemicals and synthetic detergents that can irritate or dry out the skin. They are often made with animal derived fats such as sodium tallowate (a hard fat obtained from parts of the bodies of cattle, sheep, or horses, and used in foodstuffs or to make candles, leather dressing, soap, and lubricants) these fats contribute no beneficial qualities to the skin. Some soap bars can’t even be labeled “soap” rather they are labeled “cleansing bar” because they actually aren’t soap at all. They are synthetic detergent bars. Almost all are scented with synthetic fragrances and contain a load of preservatives. Just try to read a label and see for yourself. Another note: Anything that foams is either soap or a synthetic detergent. Nothing else used as a cleaning product produces lather. So, if a person says “I
