A high-quality soap block designed for a man's naturally rough skin should not only clean your body, but also prevent any kind of irritation. A good soap block for men should be made of high-quality and above all natural ingredients, have a scent (or lack thereof) that you prefer, moisturize your skin, develop a nice lather and, of course, give you the self-confidence you need when getting out of the shower! In this article, we'll tell you why a soap block is better as opposed to a liquid soap and list all the benefits for you.
Why do I choose a soap block?
Shower gel bottles are made as attractive as possible. Bright colors, enticing texts and beautiful designs. In addition, they usually smell very nice and have a nice color. Except for a few, liquid soaps are placed rather on an undeserved pedestal. This is because the bottle, which is made of plastic, is the most expensive part of the soap.
Unlike most blocks of soap, liquid soap is made from chemical ingredients. Liquid soap also consists mostly of water, which is why liquid soap seems cheaper, but in reality it is not. To add water to the soap, chemicals are used. Mold can easily develop in this, but they have come up with something for this; preservatives. Not so healthy for the skin.
In addition, the shower gel gets a nice color and nice smell. To create this, perfume and dyes are often used. All in all, a liquid soap often consists of (too) many harmful substances. So a soap block would be an excellent alternative!
Free of harmful substances
A block of hand soap usually contains fewer ingredients than a shower gel. Blocks of soap usually do not need preservatives to keep them shelf life, which means they are usually free of parabens and other harmful substances. Liquid soap needs all kinds of chemical additives so it won't mold. You can use a block of soap for a very long time, and because it dries on its own, dirty mold doesn't get a chance.
It's also easier to make a block of soap hypoallergenic. A block of soap can contain many different ingredients. With the recent increase in the number of natural soaps available on the market, men, now more than ever, have a wide variety of different ingredients to choose from.
Natural ingredients
These types of soaps often rely on a blend of natural carrier and essential oils. In general, carrier oils are relatively safe and can be found in a lot of naturally focused products today. Common carrier oils include: Jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, Argan oil, Coconut oil, Avocado oil and Grapeseed oil.
In addition to carrier oils, you will also find essential oils, these oils mainly provide the wonderful smell of the product. Common essential oils include: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Tea tree, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lemongrass, Clove and Orange.
Free of plastic
For a block of soap, the use of plastic has become completely unnecessary. Whereas a bottle requires a large amount of plastic, a block of soap does not. You also see very often that even the packaging of the block of soap is free of plastic. Usually recycled paper/cardboard types are used for this.
Cheaper
A block of soap, compared to a liquid soap, is a lot cheaper. You only need a very small amount of a block of soap. This ensures that you can use it for a very long time. You generally use more liquid soap from a bottle, which results in the bottle emptying sooner and you need a new one sooner. It is therefore a fact that hard soap lasts at least 2 times longer than shower gel.
Multi-purpose
Blocks of soap are not only cheaper, better for the environment and better for your skin. Many blocks of soap are also multifunctional to use! Hands, head hair, beard, skin, you can really use a block of soap for all sorts of purposes! So you no longer need a separate hand soap, shampoo or body wash, one block of wonderfully smelling soap will do!
How do you use a bar of soap?
It might take some getting used to getting started with a block of soap in the shower, but it's actually completely easy. Here we go: In the shower, you take the soap block in your hands. You moisten the soap a bit so you can soap your hands. With the hands you then spread the soap over the body to wash yourself that way. With the Soap on a Rope you can do it the same way. But this one does make it easier because you can hang the soap on your wrist and add a little soap during the washing process. Musgo Real's version is nicely rounded, making it easier to use it directly on the body. All in all, it works very easily. A tip is to store the soaps in a dry place through 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
Want to buy soap for men? Below we have selected some of our best-selling soaps for you. So if you are considering buying your first soap block, the soaps below are definitely the ones to start with. The soaps are 100% natural and smell great!
Saponificio Varesino - Black Vanilla Scrub 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 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 delicious soap from Musgo Real will awaken your senses and get you ready for a new day. The soap has a woody masculine, fragrance created by top notes of patchouli, neroli and bergamot, middle notes of lavender, violet and wood, and supported by base notes of vetiver and musk. The soap produces a soft and creamy lather that provides skin care and is enriched with walnut extract, among other ingredients, which provides optimal hydration and effective cleansing after which you can enjoy wonderfully soft and radiant skin.
Cellar Door Soap Bar - Sex Machine
The Sex Machine Soap Bar from Cellar Door's Black Collection, a 100% natural soap suitable for any skin. Make your skin care extra fun with this Sex Machine version. The soap can be used for facial care, body and as a hand soap. This soap from Cellar Door is handmade, 100% plant-based, completely vegan and smells very nice.