Towards a Healthier Skin: My Story

A Journey Back to Soaps

Growing up in the 1980s, life had its own simple charms. One of the vivid memories I cherish is the ritual of washing hands after playing outside or coming home from school. Our parents would remind us to roll up the sleeves and not only wash our hands but to use one palm as measurement to wash up to the arms, ensuring cleanliness up to the size of our little palms. It use to be a pleasant routine, moments governed by bars of soap, water splashing and laughs.

The Shift to Convenience

As the years passed, convenience became a priority. We gradually replaced those beloved soaps with hand/shower gel. The pump bottles were easy to use and quick, fitting seamlessly into our busy lives. However, with this change came unexpected consequences. The hand gels, or shower gel, although handy, often left our skin dry and dehydrated. This led us down a path of using creams and lotions, filled with yet more chemicals, in an attempt to soothe our irritated skin.

The Impact of Modern Living

Over the last 20 to 30 years, we've seen a rise in skin-related issues, due to the harsh chemicals we are using in cosmetics. Of course, to be totally honest, we have to mention that there are also other internal and external factors/causes contributing to this issue like stress, consuming mass-produced food, a sedentary lifestyle, genetic, and so on. For many people the pandemic period intensified or triggered these problems, with constant use of sanitizing gels exacerbating the dryness of our hands.

The Birth of a Passion: Rediscovering Natural Care

For many years, I suffered from cracked and dry skin on my hands and legs. It was a persistent issue that seemed impossible to overcome, despite trying numerous commercial and pharmaceutical products. Frustrated by the lack of results, I began researching natural ingredients which led me to explore making handmade bath and body products as alternatives. Soaps and lotions became my focus. This passion was fuelled by curiosity - a desire to understand what truly benefits the skin, for myself, my family, and others seeking healthier lifestyle choices.

My personal (and others) testimony

While I make no grand claims about my creations beyond cleansing and moisturizing, the transformation in my skin and that of my family has been remarkable, during the last three years. On January 2023 I took pictures of my hands, capturing the dry, cracked skin that had become all too familiar. Little did I know, those photos would mark the last time my skin on my hands will look like that.

Today, my hands and legs are unrecognizable compared to those pictures. The cracks and dryness have faded into a distant painful memory. The transformation has not only improved my physical well-being but has also boosted my confidence and inspired me to share my creations with others.

For years, my husband struggled with redness and irritation on his skin after shaving his beard, and I witnessed to his frustration of not being able to find a suitable relieve for his discomfort. I was genuinely surprised, about two years ago, when I first saw my husband using one of my handmade lotions without even mentioning it to me. Traditionally, he hasn't been the kind of man who would use creams, oils, or other "complicated" skincare products. His approach to skincare was always minimalistic: soap and water. Today, with this ritual, not only his skin feel smoother but also brings him comfort, so he no longer dreaded his daily shaving routine.

In conclusion, everyone deserves to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin -regardless of gender. Seeing the positive impact on us, has reinforced my belief in the power of using simple, pure ingredients in addressing common skin concerns. Its takes time and consistency, but it is well reworded.

During the last years, the customers feedback has been encouraging as well, with many sharing experiences of improved skin health and satisfaction:

• "My skin hasn't been this soft in years. I will never use shower gel again."(S.S.)

• "When I used the soap, it created a rich lather that left my skin feeling clean and moisturized. The cream was smooth and non-greasy, and it moisturized my skin without leaving any residue." (M.D.)

• "Once you try your products, you'll never want to go back to using chemically made products." (A.S.)

• "Once you try the products, you will never go back buying the chemicals from the shops. I trust using this with my family, especially for our daughter!" (E.I.)

• "Definitely recommend if you want to use more natural products on your skin! They also smell amazing!" (G.D.)

A Lifelong Commitment

I am continually learning and developing new products, because I know for sure one thing: there is no going back to commercial products for us. As I look back on my journey, I am grateful for the lessons learned from a bar of soap and excited to discover the nature: what other benefits can bring in our life?

Soaps, deodorants, lip balms, body lotions, made with natural ingredients