Benefits of Herbal Soap

Herbal extracts have been well researched and clinically proven.  They are natural antioxidants, antiseptics, antimicrobial and known to prevent various skin diseases and help the immune system.  The most important factor riding in their favor is that herbal extracts do not have any side effects and can be taken orally or topically over a long period of time. One of the most commonly used cosmetic is soap. Soap is used every day by everyone for various purposes. Though the fact that most soaps have dangerous chemicals in them is not widely known to people. These chemicals can be drying and can cause many skin allergies. They also aid infection and exacerbate them.  Above all, these chemical soaps block pores of the skin, thus inhibiting the skin from breathing. All this makes the skin age faster and hampers its renewal process. Then why do we continue using these chemical products. A safe alternative to these chemical based soaps are herbal soaps. Nature has provided us with many natural ingredients as remedies for a range of ailments.  These ingredients termed as herbal are extracted from plants. 

Benefits of herbal soaps:
Herbal extracts have multifaceted benefit. Discussed here are the benefits of different herbal extracts:

*Chamomile: Chamomile has a very calming scent and is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It is effective in treatment of acne, diaper rash, bruises and skin irritations. 


*Peppermint: Peppermint is known for its cooling properties and hence is a very good soap for summers. It is also useful for itchy conditions such as rash and insect bites.

*Lavender: Lavender has a very relaxing fragrance and has a calming effect on people. It is especially beneficial as an antidepressant supplement.

*Barberry: Barberry is an antifungal ingredient and useful in skin infections.

*Rosemary: Rosemary extract is also very soothing and aids as an anti fungal agent. 

*Sandalwood: Sandalwood is known for calming effect and is also beneficial in removing skin blemishes.

*Turmeric: Turmeric has been traditionally used for ages for its antiseptic properties. Used in soap it prevents skin rashes and skin infection and also assists in improving complexion and making the skin smooth.

*Basil: Basil is known for its anti bacterial properties and used in soap it cures the skin of rashes and prevents bacterial growth.  It also helps in minor skin irritations.

Prevention is the best cure:
These herbal ingredients are used in various combination's in soaps. These soaps, based on the extracts present in them, can prevent and cure skin infections without harmful effects of chemical products. Thus herbal extract have versatile properties. Most of all if used regularly in place of chemical based soap herbal soaps can prevent many skin ailments from even appearing.