The Wonder of Glycerin Soap During the Change in Seasons

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year, in some respects it almost equals the showiness of spring, only during fall it is the trees time to show off their fanciful, red, yellow and orange top coats! These colors are also reflected in Mums and the vegetables of the season. Autumn is the time when nature gets ready for its long sleep. As I've said in previous posts nature has always been a source of inspiration and awe for me. As the colors change, I also look to change the colors of my soaps to reflect the season. Fall is a cozy season, warm fragrances and tones are appropriate for spending more time indoors.

If you live in an area where spring and summer bring you moisture and humidity you know how it helps your skin stay hydrated. In areas that have seasons the air in autumn and winter can be extremely dry, especially in our homes. This dryness is not good for our skin, and the older you are the more it effects you.  As we age our skin looses its natural oils, suffers the effects of sun damage and our cells aren't regenerating as they did when we were younger. Add to that skin products that use detergents and/or chemicals and it doesn't make for happy skin!

Melt and pour soap is so amazing because it has extra glycerin added. Glycerin is a natural humectant, which means it is good at retaining or preserving moisture. Glycerin soap does not strip your skin of its natural oils, it moisturizes you skin to keep the oils in, without feeling oily.  Glycerin soaps pH is much closer to your skins natural pH which is usually below 5.o. Skin pH

Some useful tips on extending the life of your melt and pour glycerin soap are;

• Never leave it sitting in water, always have it on something like a soap drying rack or wooden soap dish when not in use. If it is left in water it will melt because it soaks in moisture.
• When not in use (ie. you are not using it every day) keep it wrapped in plastic. This will extend the fragrance (if any) and it will keep the soap from getting glycerin dew, a white "powder like" film, which is perfectly normal and not harmful in any way, it is the glycerin drawing the moisture from the air. This usually only happens in humid environments. All my soaps come wrapped in cellophane so you can store them for long periods until ready to use.

• Do some research, or ask an expert! Some Glycerin soaps are more moisturizing than others. I find that castile and oatmeal bases are very moisturizing and clear and honey bases are slightly less moisturizing but are still wonderful for the skin and non drying.

Now that cooler temperatures are coming, for some, let's take care of our beautiful skin! I'd like to share some pictures listed below from my backyard of the beautiful fall scenery. It inspires me every day and two little friends we are hosting for the winter!

Gina💗

 

Beautiful autumn color this year!

 

A zucchini flower in my garden.

Two Swallowtail caterpillars we will be overwintering. They will emerge in the spring as Swallowtail Butterflies!

 

The wonderful moisturizing properties of glycerin soap!