A lot of commercial dish soaps contain ingredients that may cause irritation to the skin but also agitate your respiratory health, trigger reproductive and developmental toxicity, as well as harm the aquatic ecosystem and water sources as they go to the drainage.
The ingredients that are of concern include formaldehyde and the sodium borate compound, sulfuric acid, and triclosan. These ingredients have been linked with vision damage, cancer, and acute toxic effects in the water.
The best part is that homemade dish soap is affordable and easy to make, but it is also beneficial for the environment. With my smooth hands and my sweet-smelling sink, we have discovered it to be superior to any soap that is purchased at a store.
Benefit 1: No Chemicals
Many commercial soaps aren't actually soaped in any way. Most of the time, they're made from chemical ingredients that are comparable to detergents. They could contain parabens triclosan, phthalates and petrochemicals, and phosphorus. They cause irritation and dryness of the skin. Researchers have even linked certain ingredients to hormonal disruption and cancer.
Benefit 2: No Toxic Waste
The ingredients that are natural in the majority of handmade soaps can be degraded. In contrast, the synthetic substances that are used to make commercial soaps, including phosphorus, are drained into lakes and rivers and can harm fish and other living creatures.
Benefit 3: Better Moisturizer
A kind of fat that is naturally found in plants naturally hydrates and soothes the skin. A lot of soap manufacturers take out glycerin in their products in order to increase the shelf life of their products. If the soap's label states body wash or bar, it could be the product of a detergent.
Benefit 4: Fully Vegan
Most handmade soaps don't contain animal fats or milk or honey-based products, meaning they're vegan-friendly. Small-scale businesses that make these soaps typically don't test on animals, which means they're most likely non-animal.
Benefit 5: Palm Oil-Free
These soaps are free of palm oil used in the making of commercial soaps. Palm oil is sourced from deforested areas; thus, buying these commercial soaps only profits the deforestation.
Benefit 6: Personalized Packaging
There are a lot of handmade soaps packed without plastics, while the majority of commercial soaps are packaged made of plastic bottles that are single-use or glossy, heavily printed boxes.
Benefit 7: Small Business Profits
By switching your soap, you will be supporting a smaller business that makes the product through a sustainable process and reduces damage to the environment. This helps your local economy to grow and is your contribution to society.
Benefit 8: It makes a Great Gift
These handmade soaps are very personalized and give a touch of locality and artistry. This is why they make great gifts when given at birthdays, bridal showers, local celebrations, events, etc. Everyone loves the composition of floral patterns of actual flowers or a natural scent that is not induced by chemicals and a personal touch in these soaps.