shower gels that are used by most people everyday or even twice a day
contain a whole host of chemicals, added to supposedly enhance the
product and make it more effective at its job.
However, a lot of those chemicals are clearly not good for your skin.
They work against your skin, and can cause problems.
e.g.
White chocolate & coconut soapSome of the most common nasties include:
1) SLS/SLES. This is a chemical that is added to products to make it
foam. They are also used in products that clean garage floors and
degrease engines! The problems associated with SLS’s include skin
and eye irritation. In fact, they are so well known to be an irritant that in
clinical studies on products such as moisturisers or lotions a subject’s
skin is deliberately irritated with SLS so that the calming effect of the
product can be ascertained!
They can cause the skin structure to break apart, causing roughness.
Animals exposed to SLS experienced eye damage, depression,
laboured breathing, diarrhea, severe skin irritation and corrosion.
2) Anything ending in ‘Paraben’ (Butyl, Methyl, Ethyl, propyl)
These are artificial preservatives; evidence suggests that they mimic
oestrogen in the body. Too much oestrogen causes a range of health
problems. They can also cause skin allergies and digestive problems.
Some anti-bacterial soaps contain MIT (methylisothiazolinone), which
some studies have found to be allergenic, cytotoxic and linked to nerve
cell death. We have taken steps to find you soap, that not only keeps
you clean and smelling fresh, but also working in harmony with your skin.
Furthermore, it is not damaging to the environment when it goes down
the drain.
3). Handmade Organic Soap Products
LemonGrass Organic 
CinnamonThese soaps are natural, 100% organic, handmade and fairtrade, so
they are a great deal for everyone. They are made in the UK. They
contain no nasty chemicals, no animal products, no synthetic dye or
fragrances, or petroleum based substances and parabens.
Their packaging is either made from recycled materials, or are a
combination of postconsumer waste and natural plant fibres
(i.e. straw, hemp, banana leaf). It is also minimal and recyclable or
compostable.
They also come in 9 great scents! (all natural of course!)
They are made using the traditional cold-process method and are
allowed to cure for a total of eight weeks before being available for sale.
This curing time creates a high quality bar of soap which lasts longer
and is very gentle to your skin. The soaps also, contain an extra
percentage of olive and coconut oils, thus creating a highly moisturising
bar, which retains 100% of its natural glycerine. (It is removing the natural
glycerine from soaps that causes them to be drying. Interestingly enough,
when conventional soaps have the glycerine removed it is then sold to be
used in moisturisers.)
4). Aleppo Soap
Aleppo soap is completely natural. It contains no perfumes, colours or
other additives. The main ingredients are Olive and Laurel oil.
Aleppo soap has been made and used for thousands of years. It has
been shown to be very good for combating skin problems, and is great
for people with very sensitive skin or eczema.
It is highly moisturising so it won’t dry your skin out, and can be used on
body, face and hair, instead of shower gel or shampoo. It is also good to
use as shaving soap. The production of the soap is non-polluting.
It actually improves with age.
It is economical because it is so dense it can last for months.
Total ingredients are; Olive and laurel oils, soda ash, water and salt.
Try some – you’ll never use anything else again…..visit the Wikaniko Shop
5). Aloe Vera Soap
The Organic Aloe Vera range was voted BEST BODY CARE
PRODUCTS IN 2003 by independent retailers. Good as a regenerative
for healing skin as it contains many enzymes, and for evening out
the production of sebum, balancing both dry & oily skin. It is suitable
for all skin types.
Summary
As you can see, we have brought together a range of soaps for every
person. Indeed, if you took the plunge, so to speak, by using these
soaps (particularly the Aleppo soap) you could get rid of dozens of
awful, overpriced liquids in plastic bottles from your bathroom.
Why not try it, and save a fortune on your shopping at the same time?
To your health, Richard, for more information
Call 0753 319 1276 or email richardhudson@wikaniko.co.uk
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