A high-quality soap bar designed for the naturally rugged skin of a man should not only clean your Body but also prevent any form of irritation. A good soap bar for men should be made from high-quality and above all natural ingredients, have a scent (or lack thereof) that you prefer, hydrate your skin, develop a nice lather, and of course give you the confidence you need when leaving the shower! In this article, we will tell you why a soap bar is better compared to liquid soap and list all the benefits for you.
Why choose a soap bar?
The bottles of a men's Shower Gel are made as attractive as possible. Bright colors, enticing texts, and beautiful designs. In addition, they usually smell very nice and have a nice Colour. Except for a few, liquid Soaps are often placed on an undeserved pedestal. The bottle, which is made of plastic, is actually the most expensive part of the soap.
In contrast to most soap bars, liquid soap is made from chemical ingredients. Liquid soap also consists mostly of water, which makes it seem cheaper, but in reality, it is not. To add water to the soap, chemical substances are used. This can easily lead to mold growth, but a solution has been found for this: preservatives. Not so healthy for the skin.
Additionally, the Shower Gel also gets a nice Colour and pleasant scent. To create this, many Fragrance and colorants are used. All in all, liquid soap often contains (too) many harmful substances. A soap bar would thus be an excellent alternative!
Free from harmful substances
A block of Hand Soap usually contains fewer ingredients than a Shower Gel. Soap bars generally do not need preservatives to keep them stable, which means they are usually free from parabens and other harmful substances. Liquid soap requires all sorts of chemical additives to prevent mold. A soap bar can be used for a long time, and because it dries out naturally, nasty molds don't get a chance.
It's also easier to make a soap bar hypoallergenic. A soap bar can contain many different ingredients. With the recent rise in the number of natural Soaps available on the market, men now have more choices than ever from a wide variety of different ingredients.
Natural ingredients
These types of Soaps often rely on a mix of natural carrier and essential oils. Generally, carrier oils are relatively safe and can be found in a lot of naturally-oriented products today. Common carrier oils include: Jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, Argan Oil, Coconut oil, Avocado oil, and Grape seed oil.
In addition to carrier oils, you will also find essential oils, which primarily provide the delightful scent of the product. Common essential oils include: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Incense, Lemongrass, Clove, and Orange.
Free from plastic
For a bar of soap, the use of plastic has become completely unnecessary. While a bottle requires a large amount of plastic, this is not the case with a bar of soap. You also often see that even the packaging of the bar of soap is free from plastic. Recycled paper/cardboard types are usually used for this.
Cheaper
A bar of soap is, in comparison to liquid soap, much cheaper. You only need a very small amount of a bar of soap. This ensures that it lasts a very long time. You typically use more liquid soap from a bottle automatically, resulting in an empty bottle sooner, which means you need a new one sooner. It is a fact that hard soap lasts at least 2 times longer than Shower Gel.
Multifunctional
Soap bars are not only cheaper, better for the environment, and better for your skin. Many soap bars can also be used multifunctionally! Hands, hair, Beard, skin, you can truly use a bar of soap for all sorts of purposes! You no longer need separate Hand Soap, Shampoo, or body wash, one bar of wonderfully scented soap suffices!
How to use a soap bar?
It may take some getting used to working with a bar of soap in the shower, but it's actually completely easy. Here we go: in the shower, take the soap bar in the Hands. Make the soap a little moist so you can lather the Hands. With the Hands, you then distribute the soap over the Body to wash yourself. With the Soap on a Rope, it can be done in the same way. But it makes it easier because you can hang the soap on your wrist and grab a bit of soap during washing. The version from Musgo Real is nicely round, allowing you to use it more easily directly on the Body. All in all, it works very easily. A tip is to store the Soaps in a dry place using a soap dish where the soap cannot come into direct contact with water. Otherwise, you will go through it much faster, and that is not the intention.
Choice of The Alpha Men
Looking to buy soap for men? Below we have selected some of our best-selling Soaps for you. So if you are considering purchasing your first soap bar, the following Soaps are certainly suitable to start with. The Soaps are 100% natural and smell wonderful!
Saponificio Varesino - Black Vanilla Exfoliating Soap
This Italian soap from Saponificio Varesino contains real vanilla and active charcoal. The charcoal in the soap is ideal for men with oily skin and for those who suffer from acne. The soap cleanses and removes blackheads without drying out the skin.
Musgo Real - Men's Body Soap - Classic Scent
This delightful soap from Musgo Real will stimulate your senses and prepare you for a new day. The soap has a woody masculine scent, created by top notes of patchouli, neroli, and bergamot, middle notes of lavender, violet, and Woody, and is supported by base notes of vetiver and musk. The soap produces a soft and creamy lather that provides the skin with a good Grooming and is enriched with walnut extract, which ensures optimal hydration and effective Cleansing, leaving you with a wonderfully soft and radiant skin.
Cellar Door Soap Bar - Sex Machine
The Sex Machine Soap Bar from the Black Collection of Cellar Door, a 100% Natural Soap suitable for every skin type. Make your skincare routine more fun with this Sex Machine version. The soap can be used for Face Care, Body, and as Hand Soap. This soap from Cellar Door is handmade, 100% plant-based, completely vegan, and smells very nice.