Loulougirl Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I wanted to ask everyone their thoughts on the subject. I've been making soap only a short while, compared to some here.. I give it away all the time! lol I gave some to a co-worker, and he said he uses Dove or Dial usually, and what's the difference? Why buy handmade soaps?Even tho I make the stuff, and LOVE it, I had a hard time answering him! I told him how it's more gentle, fresh ingredients, no fillers, and such, but beyond that I was at a loss for words. lol So tell me, when people ask you why, what do you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deena Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 A whole lot of reasons. No horrid chemicals, made with love, money going to an individual rather then a large corporate enterprise, individual, lots of individually "good ingredients". Supporting local business.There is of course lots more reasons, but these are just off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 Thanks for your response Deena It's interesting to see what others value about handmade as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribalvixen Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) shop bought soap gives my son instant eczema where as the soap we make does not plus it feels so much nicer and I don't like the smell of shop bought soap. That is how I personally feel about handmade soap. I don't sell it...yet Edited November 13, 2010 by Tribalvixen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I enjoy homemade soap for the same reason that I enjoy homemade cake, pie, bread, etc... It is just better. I always use this sort of logic on the customer and I never hear another word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 tell them... our soap retains all the natural glycerin, and we have control over everything that goes into it! A store bought bar of soap can say it contains "shea butter" but may just have a tiny trace... our soaps use all the best ingredients because we care!tell them... our soap is handmade in small batches with love, beautiful and fun to use, and they are supporting local business! Money spent with you goes back into the local economy... money spent with dovegoes to... dove! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I simply cannot use commercial soap any longer. About a year ago I tried washing with a bar of Dove and felt so icky I had to go back and take another shower with my own soap.Handmade soap cleans, moisturizes, and conditions your skin. Commercial soaps dry your skin, leave it feeling tight, itchy, flaky, and top that off with a chemical residue left on your skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Thanks everyone! All excellent points! I have to agree, my Mom still buys commercial soap, even tho I give her bars all the time... every time I use the dial or whatever at her house my hands feel tight and itchy. Yuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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