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This really is the most enjoyable time of year to get up, get into the garden and get sorted those jobs you were putting off all winter. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the worst times of year in terms of the damage you might be doing to your hands. There’s an old saying that basically states that if your garden looks fabulous in the summertime, chances are your hands probably don’t!
Why? Well, it all comes down to the fact that gardeners in general are far less inclined to use appropriate hand protection during the summer when the weather is temporarily lovely. They may wrap up and cover up in the winter, but it tends to be bare hands all the way during the summer. Which by the time winter rolls around again can result in hands that are cracked, chapped, sore and sun-damaged.
So assuming you plan to spend plenty of time out in the garden this summer, what should you be doing to look after the health of your hands?
Above and beyond everything else, it’s a good idea to consider wearing gloves if you intend on working during the hottest hours of the day. The reason being that while sunscreen will definitely help and certainly comes highly recommended, chances are you will be scratching, scraping and rubbing it off from the very moment you apply it. Which in turn means, it probably will not protect you for very long. Gloves, on the other hand, will get the job done properly.
It’s also worth paying attention to which areas of your garden are in the shade at what time of day, in order to strategically plan your gardening activities accordingly. You might also find it a lot more comfortable in general to do things this way.
Of course, chances are that whichever way you go about the job, you will still end up with dry, cracked and irritated skin due to all the friction and having handled so many strange things. As such, you might also want to think about upping your hand care regime a little in general, which according to the experts can be kick-started with the following:
Make the switch to organic soaps and cleansing products that are guaranteed not to dry or irritate your hands any more than they already are.
Select an equally kind and caring organic hand cream that can be applied as many times as necessary during the day after washing.
Choose a high quality night cream that can be applied before bed and allowed to do its work intensively for several hours overnight.
Invest in a natural, gentle and non-drying exfoliate to keep control of rough and dead skin.
They do say that prevention is far better than treatment, so even if you aren’t already dealing with problem skin on your hands, you might want to think about following these four steps. It’s a small change to make and one that guarantees that when the summer has come and gone, your gorgeously radiant skin will keep on shining!
]]>Research suggests that the average adult uses approximately 10 different skin care products for a variety of purposes on a regular basis. From soaps to hand creams to facial moisturisers and so on, our skin is exposed to an extraordinary array of products during the average lifetime. But what so many fail to take into account is that while the skin represents the body’s most important barrier, it also acts like something of a sponge when it comes to the products we expose it to. And given the fact that studies have shown that we regularly expose our skin to somewhere in the region of 130 different chemicals, the importance of being proactive and thoughtful when it comes to the products we use really cannot be overstated.
Time Will Tell
In order for any given skincare product to be released commercially, it needs to be granted full permission from the relevant authorities. Which in turn would give you the impression that everything currently available on the market is in fact safe to use. In truth however, so many of the compounds and chemicals being used these days are so new that nobody really knows exactly how safe they are to use long-term.
Not only this, but many of the ingredients used in standard skincare products are known to be extraordinarily dangerous, though are approved for use because they are used in relatively low concentrations. Nevertheless, the fact that what you’re actually looking at is a list of chemicals that have been linked with everything from infertility to increased cancer risk to birth defects and so on doesn’t exactly make for reassuring reading. It’s not to say that using a standard bar of soap is inherently dangerous, but the fact that it contains even traces of ingredients that have the potential to be dangerous doesn’t inspire confidence.
Worse still, research has shown that much of the harmful effects of using synthetic skincare products do not show up on the outside, but rather on the inside as their residues are inhaled during use.
Why Take the Risk?
The way we see it, even if the risks associated with using synthetic skincare products are slight, they are still unnecessary risks that nobody really needs to take. The reason being that not only is there a viable and accessible alternative in the form of organic skincare products, but all-natural skincare products have never been more effective or affordable.
Here at Simply Soaps, we are committed to creating only the finest organic skincare products that are comprehensively cost-effective and nothing short of luxurious. We eliminate absolutely everything synthetic from the equation and select only the finest ingredients we can trace right back to the moment they were sourced. This way, you know exactly what you are putting on your skin. Read the list of ingredients on your average bar of soap and try saying the same.
For information on the benefits of organic skincare or to discuss any of our products, get in touch with the Simply Soaps team today.
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The answer depends on your personal take on things, but if you’re genuinely interested in doing what’s best for your body, the answer is…maybe. As for why, really all you have to do is pick up any standard soap bar, read the ingredients and consider how many of them you can understand…or even pronounce.
Chances are that given the choice, you would not take a toxic, corrosive or potentially poisonous synthetic compound and smother it all over your skin. Nevertheless, there’s every chance this could be exactly what you’re doing when you use everyday skincare products, day in and day out. And while it’s not to say that you will necessarily come to serious harm by doing so…well, why take the risk when there is something so superior available?
Here is a quick rundown of five undeniable reasons why organic soap really does make a much better choice:
1 – 100% Natural Ingredients With No Harmful Chemicals
Parabens, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate…all the kinds of potentially harmful chemicals you will not find a single trace of in our organic soaps and skincare products. The simple fact of the matter is that if you have ever found that standard soap has the potential to leave your skin feeling dry, damaged or generally less wonderful than you’d like, chances are the answer lies in the list of ingredients.
2 – Care and Protection
Along with offering superbly effective cleansing, 100% organic soaps also promise the kind of care and protection that simply cannot be offered by a chemical-based alternative. We’ve always believed that Mother Nature knows best when it comes to giving your skin everything it needs and protecting it from everything it doesn’t. From dryness to redness to itchiness and right through to eczema, ultra-gentle organic soaps really can make an enormous difference when it comes to skin care and protection.
3 – Powerful Antioxidants
Another significant benefit of making the switch to organic soap is the way in which it can provide your skin with a rich dose of powerful antioxidants. It’s important to remember that the skin plays a critically important role in protecting the body from a wide variety of external nasties – look after your skin and it will look after you for a lifetime. Our 100% organic soaps are packed with the highest quality natural ingredients and extracts, adding up to a sizeable dose of pure perfection.
4 – Environmentally Friendly
It’s probably not something that most tend to think about, but the sheer volume of residues from soaps, skincare products, shampoos and so on that go down the drain every day in the UK is quite colossal to say the least. And given the fact that most conventional products are laced with chemicals that are toxic to both wildlife and humans alike, it’s hardly an ideal scenario. In the case of 100% organic products, anything that goes down the drain is likewise 100% organic in nature and considerably less harmful to the environment.
5 – The Wow Factor
Last but not least, we simply cannot emphasise highly enough the fact that once you have experienced the organic way of life for yourself, there really is no going back. Making the switch to something as simple as organic soaps can make such an enormous difference – one that you will see, feel and indeed smell right away.
100% organic soaps are items of pure luxury – the fact that they do such a good job cleansing your skin is really just a bonus!
]]>Whichever way you look at it, Mother Nature always knows best. Given the fact that we are 100% natural creatures ourselves, it stands to reason that 100% natural products or preparations represent the best choices for our bodies.
Nevertheless, the overwhelming majority of skincare products currently on the market are anything but 100% natural and in most cases contain absolutely nothing organic. Instead, what is offered is a potentially harsh and in some instances dangerous cocktail of chemicals and toxins – none of which are particularly beneficial for our overall health and wellbeing.
Here at Simply Soaps, we believe that making the switch to organic skincare represents one of the simplest yet most rewarding lifestyle changes anyone can make. So specifically for those who may be considering hopping over the fence to the organic side of life, here are three things you absolutely must know about organic skincare:
1 – Organic Is So Much Better For Your Skin
As already touched upon, the average commercial skincare product can be loaded with an extraordinary array of harmful chemicals and toxins. While they may do a good job of cleaning your skin, they also have the potential to strip away the oils and nutrients the skin relies on for protection, replacing them with potentially damaging residues. In addition, problematic skin conditions can be made even more problematic by these synthetic ingredients and compounds. Doing what’s best for your skin means providing it with products that are as natural and gentle as it itself is. Suffice to say, the difference you will both see and feel in no time at all will come as quite the revelation.
2 – Organic Is Also Better For The Environment
Of course we cannot speak for every organic skincare product manufacturer, but here at Simply Soaps the way we create our products is uniquely environmentally friendly. Not only this, but when you think about what actually goes down the drain in the average household each and every day, you begin to realise just how many chemicals and toxins from synthetic skincare products are finding their way into the water system. But there are so many ingredients and additives that go into standard skincare and haircare products that are toxic to both wildlife and human beings alike. By contrast, when skincare products are made using nothing but the safest and simplest 100% organic ingredients, any runoff that finds its way back into the system is as harmless as the products themselves.
3 – Natural and Organic Are Not the Same
Last but not least, if you have made a decision to try organic skincare products for your own family, it is important to be aware of the fact that ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ are not in fact one and the same. The reason being that while natural refers to any product that is indeed natural, there’s nothing to say that the product in question might not have been packed with pesticides, chemicals and other toxic compounds while it was being grown, harvested and processed. 100% organic means that the products and its ingredients have been grown and processed using only 100% organic processes, with absolutely nothing synthetic or artificial creeping into the equation.
For more information on organic skincare, get in touch with the Simply Soaps team today for a chat.
]]>So it’s really no secret in this day and age that certain foods are better for you than others. From diabetes to heart disease to cancer and so on, most of us are very much aware of the kinds of foods we should and should not be eating to avoid quite hideous conditions.
But what about foods that do your skin a favour? Assuming your priority is that of improving your complexion and radiance, which kinds of foods should you be filling up on?
The truth is that the answer is very much yes – what you eat can and will make a huge difference to your skin. In fact, most dermatologists argue that what you eat (or don’t eat for that matter) will have even more impact on your skin than all the creams and serums money can buy.
So if you prefer the idea of looking after your skin from the inside out, here’s a quick rundown of just a few foods and ingredients that can work wonders for the skin:
Olive Oil
No surprises here, given that olive oil is generally considered to be one of the single healthiest ingredients on the face of the earth. A study carried out in 2012 found that an elevated intake of high quality olive oil leads to a reduction in the signs of aging by up to 31% over time.
]]>Here’s a secret from the Simply Soaps team – organic skincare isn’t only about using 100% organic cosmetics and cleansing products. In fact, organic soaps and similar products are just some of the important chain links when it comes to living an organic life in general.
Given the fact that we as human beings are 100% natural, it simply makes sense to follow as many all-natural health and beauty principles as possible, in order to keep ourselves in the best possible shape – inside and out. So while it may appear that the answer to a thousand health and beauty questions, queries and problems lie at the bottle of another chemical-laden jar, it’s often the simplest of changes that add up to the biggest of difference.
So with this in mind, here’s a quick look at seven incredibly simple skincare tips which are by rights 100% organic in every respect:
For more information on organic skincare and the benefits of switching to organic, give the Simply Soaps team a call today.
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