Why Do You Need Homemade Soap?

Until you understand why you need homemade soap, you will never purchase or buy it for your love
ones. The next time you walk down the soap aisle at your favorite store pay attention to the labels. The vast majority of the products on the shelf don't say 'soap' on their labels. They might be called beauty bars, moisturizing bars, or body bars, but not soap, because these bars aren't actually soap and by law, they can’t claim to be. The companies have removed most of the 'good' stuff that occurs in the soap making process, and replaced it with synthetic agents and harsh chemicals. These cheap, plentiful bars are not only bad for your skin it also toxic. Antibacterial and antimicrobial soaps often contain triclosan. Triclosan is a toxic chemical that is known to cause cancer according to the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP).

What's the alternative, all natural homemade soap! PO Precious Ointment sells extremely high quality, all natural soap - yes REAL soap. Sure, our soap bars cost more than the detergent bars you'll find at Wal-Mart, but the difference is our soap bars are actually good for your skin. There are basically three ways to make soap. One common way is called "melt and pour" soap. There are even melt and pour kits you can buy to make cute soap shapes with your kids. These are generally glycerin based transparent soaps. They're not as harmful (usually) as the commercial bars, but most companies that use melt and pours use artificial colors or fragrances. These are synthetic chemicals and you don't want them on your skin or going down your drain. The other two methods are "hot process" and "cold process." The hot process method utilizes heat after the saponification process has taken place, while the cold process method does not. The cold process method takes the most time, but is undoubtedly the best method for producing the highest quality soaps and this is the process PO Precious Ointment use. PO Precious Ointments cold process soap bars are made using a combination of oils or fats and lye, and don’t be scared of the lye because caustic qualities of the lye are removed during the saponification process. When the lye interacts with the oils or fats, it creates glycerin. The best soap for your skin and our planet is a homemade all natural cold process soap bar. Once you've tried one of our lathery treasures, you'll never again be satisfied with 'store-bought' bars. So do yourself big favor and start using REAL soap, your skin will thank you by aging slowly!

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What is Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is using natural oils extracted from leaves, flowers, bark, stems, or other parts of a
plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. Aromatherapists believes that inhaling aroma from these "essential" oils will stimulate brain function, they also believe that essential oils can be absorbed through the skin, travel through the bloodstream promoting whole-body healing.

PO Precious Ointment has a variety of Aromatherapy Homemade Soaps. Below is a list of our soaps that are infused with pure essential oils.

RELAX Homemade Soap
SLEEP Homemade Soap
DETOX Homemade Soap
REFRESH Homemade Soap
HOLY Homemade Soap
HAPPY Homemade Soap
CLARITY Homemade Soap
STRESS Homemade Soap
SINUS Homemade Soap
SENSUAL Homemade Soap

Cherry Clay Homemade Soap

If you’re looking for a super strong amazing smelling soap this is the one for you.The aroma is something to remember. It leaves a sweet Cherry smell on your skin and still keeps the skin looking shiny and soft all day. Great for that early morning shower wake up call! Vegan Friendly Soap.

The Kaolin Clay in PO Precious Ointment Cherry Clay Homemade Soap is mild, and known for efficiently improving circulation of blood to your skin, as well as elimination of wastes and toxins. Skin experts recommend kaolin clay for dry and oily skin. In fact, it is one of the best skin care treatment that helps reduce production of sebum, the main contributor to greasy skin. Kaolin clay simply helps in mineralization the dry areas of the skin. As a result, you will get a smooth skin just like you have always wanted.

SOAP BARS are 4.5 oz each

Ingredients: Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Shea Butter, Fragrance, Kaolin Clay, Iron Oxide.Vegan Friendly Soap.

Note: The appearance of this blend may slightly vary from batch to batch due to natural ingredients present in this product such as essential oils.

For educational purposes only, this information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Patchouli and Sandalwood Homemade Soap

Release stress from your body with our PO Precious Ointment Patchouli and Sandalwood Homemade Soap! This soap is infused with Patchouli, and Sandalwood pure essential oils. Sandalwood essential oil has relaxing and anti-inflammatory properties, it soothes inflammation in the urinary system and induces relaxation, thereby promoting the easy passage of urine. It also increases the frequency and quantity of urination. This helps in treating infections and inflammation in the urinary system, because it flushes out dangerous toxins in the urine. It is the disinfectant property of sandalwood essential oil that justifies its wide use in religious ceremonies and cosmetics. Its fragrance keeps away microbes and small insects, which is why it is extensively used in incense sticks, sprays, fumigants and evaporators to disinfect large areas. Moreover, this oil can be mixed with bathing soap for the skin and wounds to ensure their protection from infections. Sandalwood Oil soothes the skin, relieves it from inflammation and irritation, cures infections and keeps you feeling fresh and cool.

Patchouli essential oil is recognized by aromatherapists as being effective for combating nervous disorders, helping with dandruff, sores, skin irritations and acne. The specific properties include use as an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, antimicrobal, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, nerving, prophylactic, stimulating and tonic agent.

SOAP BARS are 4.5oz each

Note: The appearance of this blend may slightly vary from batch to batch due to natural ingredients present in this product such as essential oils.

For educational purposes only, this information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Activted Charcoal Homemade Soap

Detox your skin with PO Precious Ointment Activated Charcoal Homemade Soap. Charcoal, it's known for drawing impurities and toxins out of the skin, helping to relieve acne and other skin problems. Charcoal has been used medicinally for millennia. Ancient Egyptians are believed to have used it as a poultice to keep wounds clean.  In the 18th century, charcoal was studied by chemists and pharmacists, who were interested in its ability to protect the human body from toxins. Activated carbon is still used today in water filters and as a poison antidote. Applying activated charcoal to your skin, it's claimed, will remove detritus from your skin's surface and can even extract toxins from beneath the skin, according to Health 911. The antibacterial properties of charcoal can also help alleviate infections, or keep them from happening. If you suffer from dry skin, use charcoal soap to replace harsher cleansers.

SOAP BARS are 4.5oz each

Note: The appearance of this blend may slightly vary from batch to batch due to natural ingredients present in this product such as essential oils.

For educational purposes only, this information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.