Bar Soap
Bar soaps consist of a nourishing blend of natural ingredients to gently cleanse and care for your skin. From refreshing citrus aroma to soothing herbal extracts, you will surely find a fragrance to everyone’s liking. Our bar soaps are not only beneficial for your skin, they are also packaged sustainably and with what’s good for the environment in mind.
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Liquid Soap vs. Bar Soap
Liquid soap is more hygienic and reduces the risk of cross-contamination in public settings. It is convenient to use, easy to dispense, and reduces messes - especially in combination with a high-quality dispenser. It often comes in a variety of fragrances and formulations to complement different skin types and preferences. Both, bar and liquid soap, clean effectively, but liquid soap is ideal for shared spaces, as it is cleaner and more hygienic in its application.
Bar soap is a skin-friendly and environmentally conscious product. Soap bars require very little packaging and no plastic, thus protecting the environment. Bar soap is also very economical. A small amount often lasts longer than a comparable amount of liquid soap because it is highly concentrated.
When traveling, bar soap can be very convenient, as it is compact, lightweight and easily fits into any piece of luggage. It can even be packed in your carry-on, regardless of restrictions on liquid quantities.
Bar soap is just as effective as liquid soap. The natural ingredients make for a gentle cleansing and a pleasant care experience.
How to Use Bar Soap
Application
To use bar soap, you first need to wet your hands as well as the soap bar. Rub the soap between your hands gently to create a lather. Next, apply the lather to your hands, body or face, then rinse thoroughly with water.
Storage
To make sure you can enjoy and preserve your bar soap for a long time, it is important to store it properly. Let your soap air dry completely after each use to keep it from softening and dissolving too quickly.
Use a soap holder or soap dish with grooves or holes to help the excess water drain away and the soap remain dry. Bar soap should never be left in water, or it will lose its solid consistency and break down more quickly. Keeping it dry and storing it in a cool place will make it last much longer.
When you are traveling, soap sachets or boxes are a great option to transport your bar. Soap sachets have the additional benefit that they can exfoliate and gently massage your skin as you lather up.
Our bar soap from Aqua Senses comes in a sachet and convenient travel size. It combines the invigorating scents of bergamot, sandalwood, and jasmine for a refreshing and luxurious care experience, whether at home or on the go.
Does Bar Soap Expire?
The short answer is yes, soap does expire. It doesn't become harmful after expiration, like many other products, but its effectiveness will decrease. The soap may lose its scent, lather, and moisture content, resulting in a drier, harder texture.
Most commercially made soaps have a shelf life of about three years, though this can vary depending on ingredients and storage conditions. Natural or artisan soaps tend to have a shorter shelf life, typically between one and two years, because they don't contain preservatives. To maximize the shelf life, store your soap in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and excess moisture.
Natural Bar Soap
Natural soaps are made from natural ingredients such as vegetable oils, essential oils and botanical extracts, avoiding synthetic chemicals, fragrances, and preservatives. These soaps are very gentle on the skin, which is ideal for those with sensitive skin or allergies. They often contain nourishing and moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and olive oil.
Natural soaps are also environmentally friendly, as they typically come in minimal, biodegradable packaging and are free of harmful toxins. Most natural soap manufacturers prioritize sustainable and ethical sourcing to ensure that their products are good for both the skin and the planet.
Our Naturals REMEDIES vegan soaps are in eco-friendly paper wrappers. Organic sage and organic currant create a pleasant scent and are soothing and gentle on the skin.
PURE HERBS features a unique herbal composition of rosemary, lemon balm and thyme. The natural fragrance of this soap is magical; it will bring a piece of nature into your bathroom.
Bar Soap for Men and Women
Bar soaps are great for everyone - regardless of gender or skin type. Our DermaCare SENSITIVE collection, for example, is an ideal choice for all, but it’s particularly well suited for very sensitive and allergic skin. With mild ingredients, it will gently cleanse your skin without irritating it.
The Perfumers Garden features exquisitely scented soaps packaged in hygienic paper wrappers. Premium perfume oils from Grasse in the French Provence infuse the soap with luxurious fragrances to indulge your senses. A luxurious choice for anyone who wants to bring French flair and elegance into their bathroom at home.
Be Different is all about modern design and refreshing, fruity scents. These bar soaps are ideal for your daily skincare routine - transforming every day into a wellness experience.
Even your little ones will find something in our extensive repertoire. My Forest Friends developed soap especially for children's delicate skin. These very mild and gentle soaps will cleanse their skin carefully without drying it out.
ADA Cosmetics’ Bar Soap
For ADA Cosmetics, outstanding quality and sustainability belong together. We offer a wide range of different products, including different scents and ingredients that cater to all skin types and preferences.
All of our products are:
- free of benzophenone-based UV filters
- paraben-free
- silicone-free
- free of microplastics (no liquid microplastics or microbeads)
- free of mineral oils
- free of nanomaterials
- free of MIT and MCIT preservatives