Sensitive Skin?

Why Handmade Soap Might Be the Solution

If you struggle with sensitive skin, you know how frustrating it can be to find products that don’t cause irritation, dryness, or flare-ups. One of the most overlooked culprits? The soap you use every single day. Many commercial soaps are packed with harsh detergents, synthetic fragrances, and other skin-stripping ingredients that can wreak havoc on delicate skin.

The good news? There’s a gentler, more nourishing alternative — handmade soap.

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What’s Really in Commercial Soap?

Let’s start with the not-so-pretty truth: most mass-produced “soaps” aren’t actually real soap. They're often made with chemical detergents that can dry out your skin. Hint: If your product says something like "beauty bar" or "facial bar" it likely isn't soap, it's detergent.

Common commercial soap ingredients include:

• Harsh sulfates (like SLS)
• Artificial fragrances and dyes
• Preservatives and fillers

These additives can strip your skin's natural oils, causing dryness and sensitivity.

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Why Handmade Soap Is Different

At Shade Tree Naturals, we make soap the traditional way — in small batches with nourishing, plant-based ingredients. Here’s why our handmade soap is better for sensitive skin:

1. Gentle, Natural Ingredients
We use skin-loving ingredients like shea butter, olive oil, chamomile, and calendula to nourish and calm your skin.

2. Glycerin-Rich Moisture
Our soaps naturally retain glycerin, a skin-softening humectant that's removed from many commercial soaps.

3. No Artificial Additives
We only use pure essential oils for fragrance — never artificial scents or dyes that can trigger irritation.

4. Made with Care for Your Skin
Whether you need an unscented bar or one infused with soothing herbs, our soaps are made with your skin’s wellness in mind.

What to Expect When You Switch

When switching from detergent bars to handmade soap, your skin might take a few days to adjust — but once it does, you’ll likely notice:

• Less dryness and tightness

• Fewer breakouts or reactions

• Softer, more balanced skin

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 A Gentle Touch from Nature

Sensitive skin deserves thoughtful care. If your current soap leaves your skin feeling stripped, it may be time for a change.

Try a bar of our herbal-infused handmade soap and feel the difference nature makes.

Shop our gentle handmade soaps here.