Awareness pertaining to skin care and hygiene has always been around. Today we have store shelves bursting with skin related products in various hues and qualities. Bath soaps, which are part of one’s daily hygiene routine, have been around for ages and are available in various colours, shapes and varieties. They could be produced in a factory or hand-made, targeted at grown-ups or kids, foaming or non-foaming, scented or scent-free, in bar or liquid form, containing oils or minerals and meant for cleansing or exfoliating. Some of us stick to the same brand of soap for ages while many prefer to try new ones.

Soaps in bar or cake form have always been a popular choice for cleansing. As information and awareness is being disseminated with ease over multiple media, many consumers are choosing to go back to simpler, nature-based offerings that can benefit them without harming the environment. Welcome natural, move over synthetic, is the new trend.

Commercial soaps in bar or liquid form may contain chemicals and harsh ingredients. While they are produced in large factories, constituents such as synthetic detergents, dyes or fragrance may irritate some skin types, particularly sensitive skin.

Generally, what is sourced from nature is good for our planet especially when minimal processing is involved. Let’s discuss more about the constituents of personal hygiene products, specifically bath soaps. Ganoderma lucidum, olive oil and shea butter come to mind. Ganoderma contains bioactive compounds that help regenerate skin by fighting cellular oxidation. Olive oil and shea butter lend the deep nourishing element that keeps it soft.

Beside other uses, they are frequently employed in products that help sustain and build skin health.

Possessing a beautiful and almost otherworldly appearance, Ganoderma lucidum or Reishi mushrooms contain a high content of polysaccharides. These, in turn, are part of the process of skin repair and renewal. Besides, they are responsible for your skin’s natural ability to hydrate itself by retaining water. And that’s not all, extracts from this mushroom offer more. They can reduce puffiness, inflammation, wrinkled appearance and provide protection from free radical damage. To top it all, they promote cell regeneration.

Known as the herb of immortality, Reishi mushrooms have been a part of traditional Chinese medicine. The name itself translates as ‘spiritual potency’. These valuable gifts of nature have been widely used as medicine for several conditions. The extract from this mushroom has also been officially listed as treatment for cancer. Some experts suggest that it be used as medicine over time to derive maximum healing benefits. Ganoderma lucidum grows on wood and is not easily sourced from the wild. As the demand for the curative properties of Reishi has grown exponentially over the years, they are cultivated commercially on a large scale.

Some of the world’s oldest and most famous soaps contain plenty of olive oil. Addition of this oil helps keep the soap cake hard and not prone to easy melting. Thus, you get not only long-lasting soaps but also with gentle cleansing lather.

Soaps with olive oil condition and soften your skin owing to their high oleic acid content. Olive or coconut oil is often used to make soap and many people have learnt to actually prepare their own handmade soaps using olive oil. Olive oil adds gentleness to soaps and acts as skin conditioner. As a natural oil it carries intense moisturising abilities. Suitable for most skin types, it is perfect for sensitive skin.

Butters are also a part of several soap formulations. One of the natural products that comes from the African shea nut tree is shea butter. This fruit was being used for skin protection from harsh weather conditions for centuries in Africa. And it’s been a popular ingredient in the cosmetics and skin care industry of late. Dry, oily or sensitive, the strength of this butter is that it suits all skin types. Besides, it aids with reducing the appearance of blemishes and scars and is said to help with filling in stretch marks too.

Vitamin A, E and other essential fatty acids form the core of its healing properties. These nutrients work together to nourish and protect the skin. Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, it can help to soothe irritated skin. Compared to many other butters, it offers better moisturizing properties. The skin feels supple, soft and hydrated.

Various ingredients bring in their unique properties to create a non-drying, balanced cake or bar. Several soaps promise a clean and refreshed feeling, however, how many can provide a youthful, smooth and nourished skin tone, in addition.... are you looking for a gentle yet effective soap that helps your skin feel squeaky clean but not dried out?

Ideal for your daily bath routine, Ganolux bath soap from Safe Shop helps achieve all these benefits.

Formulated with extracts to boost overall skin health by hydrating and calming, it is also compatible with all skin types. Mildly perfumed, creamy-textured and bearing a rich chocolate colour, try it to enhance personal hygiene and a sense of wellbeing. Moreover, if your skin is naturally prone to dryness, bring Ganolux into your hygiene routine to lend the deep nourishing element that can prevent post-bath stretched, peeling or itchy skin. The anti-inflammatory, cleansing and soothing properties of this soap cake clubbed with a delicate fragrance will soon make it a family favourite. No more harsh chemicals and irritation, feel the difference that only natural oil and skin-nourishing ingredients can bring to your bath soap.