"Cleanliness is the key to he alth", - the words of the cartoon character. No one will argue with this truth. Since childhood, we have been taught the rules of personal hygiene. In the morning, you need to wash your face, wash your hands often and thoroughly, and once a day, water procedures for the whole body are mandatory. Soap acts as our assistant in all these simple cases.
Over the past few years, bar soap has become less common in bathrooms. And in public places and in hospitals, it has long been replaced by liquid soap. Are these purity fighters any different?
Difficulties in choosing soap
Standing in front of a shelf with hygiene products, it is sometimes very difficult to decide. Some people think that solid and liquid soap differ only in consistency, so you should only choose based on personal preferences. Despite the apparent similarity, there are still differences.
The two types of soap have different pH levels. Thanks to gum advertising, even a child knows about the acid-base balance. However, this concept applies not only to the oral cavity, but also to the skin. In liquid soap, the pH level is exactly the same as that of the skin, namely 5.5. But solid soap has a pH of 9, and sometimes 12.
Excess alkali in hard soaps can cause dry skin. Also, the alkaline environment leaves no chance for various useful additives (herbs, oils, etc.).
But liquid soap is able to store them in its composition for a long time. And that's not all of its benefits.
Benefits of using liquid soap
- Hygiene. A bar of soap stays wet for a long time after getting wet, which is a great opportunity for bacteria to settle on its surface. Liquid soap in this case is less susceptible to attack by pathogens. And in public restrooms, it is not at all advisable to use solid.
- Lube soap cracks and deforms over time, similar metamorphoses do not occur with liquid soap.
- Preservation of water balance. Liquid soap does not dry the skin, but creates a film on the surface that prevents moisture loss. Thanks to various additives, this soap improves the condition of the skin of the hands.
- Economic factor. Liquid soap lathers better, so a few drops are needed.
- Convenience. Liquid soap is much easier to use than its solid counterpart.
Liquid detergent is also recommended for use in child care facilities. Baby liquid soap organic and hypoallergenic. All kinds of synthetic additives are minimized in its composition. And herbal extracts care for the delicate skin of babies. Also, baby soap has a slight smell due to a smallthe amount of fragrance, which prevents the development of allergies.
DIY liquid soap
Soap making is quite a popular hobby today. It is not difficult to make a unique liquid soap according to your own recipe. There are two recipes. The first option is very simple and is suitable if a lot of solid soap residue has accumulated in the house.
- Grate a bar of hard soap or whatever residue you have on a fine grater.
- Pour the resulting chips into a saucepan and pour water (about 2-3 cups). We achieve a boil of the liquid, while constantly stirring the mixture.
- After dissolving the soap in water, add a tablespoon of honey, 5 drops of glycerin and a few drops of your favorite essential oils.
If you are fond of soap making, then cook it from a special soap base. This is easy to do, but it will take more time.
