Well, I planned to host my first Link-Up and write about our experience using natural, homemade soap. As it happened, my friends at Simply Cleansing agreed to a giveaway!
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First let me say that we’re soap snobs! We have extremely sensitive skin in our family and before we got a handle on things, my little one’s hands would crack and bleed in the winter time.
We’ve used different oils, salves, lotions, etc., and several years ago, one of my children was given cream from a Dermatologist. I later learned it had ingredients considered carcinogenic. Ick! I was putting that on my 2 year old? Ick!
So after all these years, this week I finally got my husband to try a bar of homemade soap.
He stepped out of the shower and said, “Wow! It’s as though I’ve never used soap before! THIS is what soap is supposed to be like! Can we use this from now on?”
Haha, sure, honey! One thing I love about homemade soap is that I’m not afraid of the list of ingredients. In general, the words are recognizable, pronounceable, and now we can use lotions and oils just because we want to, not because we have to.
I’m very excited that my friends at Simply Cleansing are being part of my first giveaway this month! It fit so well! Please enter below for a chance to win a collection of 8 bars (your choice of fragrance). The winner will be announced next week!
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SewJacki says
We have the same problems with our skin in this family! We now use castille soap (lavender and unscented) and coconut oil for a moisterizer. I can’t wait for the Farmer’s market here to kick back up so I can buy some great homemade soaps…I am trying to learn how to make it 🙂
A Mama's Story says
Hey, Jacki! We love our farmer’s market, as well. 🙂 Good luck with the giveaway, and thanks for visiting and linking up. 🙂
Crystal M says
I plan on making soap this year. I have said this for the last few years but the lye scares me. I do love homemade soaps.
A Mama's Story says
Crystal, I’ve said this for years as well. LOL In the meantime, I’m thankful for those who have the process down. 🙂
Nicole says
That’s interesting to hear about your family’s experiences with soap – “real” and not! I brought back some soap from France in 2008 when I went on a mission trip and I was amazed at the difference between the natural soap from France and this artificial bubbly stuff from Suave! I may have to check this out and ditch my artificial soap, it may do my family a wonder as well! – Nicole @ Working Kansas Homemaker
A Mama's Story says
Your story is interesting, too, Nycole. Thanks for visiting. It’s neat to hear that people can really tell a difference.
Heritage of Grace says
Thank you for this lovely giveaway and linkup opportunity!
A Mama's Story says
You’re welcome Heritage of Grace! Thanks for visiting. 🙂 Good luck, if you entered the giveaway. 🙂