This is the second part of my review on the two products sent to me by Simply Soaps for review - the first part, the Rosa Passionata Facial Serum, is here if you're interested in reading!
A small confession here - I'm not someone who goes in for fancy soap. My bathroom and kitchen sinks are stocked with either Savon de Marseille or Lidl soap in pump bottles. And I'm not someone who buys bars of fancy soaps, unless as a gift for someone else, as I feel like they are less hygienic than liquid soap.
This, however, isn't a soap I'd use on my hands - of course you can, but that's not how I've tested it. Having read that this soap is mentioned in the Beauty Bible (which I have not yet read, but it's on my list!) as possibly being good for psoriasis, I decided to take it into the shower with me. I have a stubborn patch of psoriasis on the back of my scalp that flared up after my daughter was born and nothing but cortisone drops shift it, and even then only temporarily. I've tried quite a lot of medicated shampoos, and other at-home remedies like cider vinegar (my other half BEGGED me to stop when after a week of applying the stuff on my scalp it wasn't doing anything and he couldn't stand the smell anymore😂) aswell as high-end shampoos like Kerastase. The only one that kind of keeps the itching at bay is Neutrogena T-Gel, but it's still not great. I'm often itchy, flakey and dry and it ebbs and flows with how I manage what I'm eating, stress, fatigue etc. I have a feeling that one of the aggrevating ingredients that contributes to the problem is SLS and so have been on the hunt for SLS free shampoos, so when I saw that this soap was 100% organic and SLS free I decided to give it a go. For the last two weeks I've been using it in place of shampoo.
The soap itself, like the facial serum, boasts a simple and natural ingredients list.
And again like the facial serum everything is cruelty free and ethically sourced
It smells quite lovely - natural floral with a hint of dried flowers, almost like herbal teabags - I like.
You do get some foam when it makes contact with water, which is nice as some natural soaps feel quite waxy - but not this one. I lathered it on my hands and applied it to my scalp. Obviously it doesn't feel as 'moussy' as a regular shampoo (and thank the heavens smells better than Neutrogena T-Gel which smells like tar😂) but you do get a nice wash. Once you've rinsed your hair does feel a little 'squeaky clean' as it doesn't contain any silicones like a lot of shampoos. Personally it doesn't bother me as I apply a conditioner directly afterwards.
So - did it cure my psoriasis?
No.
Did it help with itching/flaking/general discomfort?
To my utter surprise, yes.
My psoriasis is not gone, but the itchiness has definitely decreased and along with it the flaking. The area is still dry but it just feels generally better and calmer I'm pretty impressed. There isn't really a known cure for psoriasis, it's just something that you have to manage and so far this is one of the best products I've found to do that. I'm sure it's to do with the lack of SLS and synthetic ingredients, so I will continue to use this in the future and update you if I have any further improvement. But honestly, I'm just more comfortable. It's still there but it's not the bane of my life anymore, just a background annoyance.
I've also used it on my body, and again I like it. Not as much foam as your traditional shower gel but it cleanses and leaves you feeling soft and smelling nice.
In a nutshell, if you're someone who suffers with the dreaded psoriasis I highly recommend you give it a go - it may not cure it but it just might improve your itchiness and comfort levels as it did for me. It's also a must have for those of you who like bars of soap, natural ingredients, ethically sourced products and cruelty free brands. I may even get a few more to put in my guest bathroom as I can definitely see the charm of having bars of handmade soap there for visitors.
I'm really happy with the two products I received from Simply Soaps. Those of you who read the blog, follow me on IG or are in the Facebook Group know that I don't BS you - if I don't like a product and don't think it's worth your money I'll tell you! At £11.95 (€13.53) for the facial serum and £2.79 (€3.16) for the soap, these products are extremely good value. As I mentioned in the last review they offer prices both in GDP and EUR. They have a couple of other products that also look nice - lip balms, bath melts and moisturisers.
Do let me know if you try any products from the brand - their site is simplysoaps.com.
Have a great weekend everyone, I hope the sun stays out!
A x
Instagram Doyouevencleanse
Closed Facebook Group for skincare and beauty lovers https://www.facebook.com/groups/167859540600020/
A small confession here - I'm not someone who goes in for fancy soap. My bathroom and kitchen sinks are stocked with either Savon de Marseille or Lidl soap in pump bottles. And I'm not someone who buys bars of fancy soaps, unless as a gift for someone else, as I feel like they are less hygienic than liquid soap.
This, however, isn't a soap I'd use on my hands - of course you can, but that's not how I've tested it. Having read that this soap is mentioned in the Beauty Bible (which I have not yet read, but it's on my list!) as possibly being good for psoriasis, I decided to take it into the shower with me. I have a stubborn patch of psoriasis on the back of my scalp that flared up after my daughter was born and nothing but cortisone drops shift it, and even then only temporarily. I've tried quite a lot of medicated shampoos, and other at-home remedies like cider vinegar (my other half BEGGED me to stop when after a week of applying the stuff on my scalp it wasn't doing anything and he couldn't stand the smell anymore😂) aswell as high-end shampoos like Kerastase. The only one that kind of keeps the itching at bay is Neutrogena T-Gel, but it's still not great. I'm often itchy, flakey and dry and it ebbs and flows with how I manage what I'm eating, stress, fatigue etc. I have a feeling that one of the aggrevating ingredients that contributes to the problem is SLS and so have been on the hunt for SLS free shampoos, so when I saw that this soap was 100% organic and SLS free I decided to give it a go. For the last two weeks I've been using it in place of shampoo.
The soap itself, like the facial serum, boasts a simple and natural ingredients list.
And again like the facial serum everything is cruelty free and ethically sourced
It smells quite lovely - natural floral with a hint of dried flowers, almost like herbal teabags - I like.
You do get some foam when it makes contact with water, which is nice as some natural soaps feel quite waxy - but not this one. I lathered it on my hands and applied it to my scalp. Obviously it doesn't feel as 'moussy' as a regular shampoo (and thank the heavens smells better than Neutrogena T-Gel which smells like tar😂) but you do get a nice wash. Once you've rinsed your hair does feel a little 'squeaky clean' as it doesn't contain any silicones like a lot of shampoos. Personally it doesn't bother me as I apply a conditioner directly afterwards.
So - did it cure my psoriasis?
No.
Did it help with itching/flaking/general discomfort?
To my utter surprise, yes.
My psoriasis is not gone, but the itchiness has definitely decreased and along with it the flaking. The area is still dry but it just feels generally better and calmer I'm pretty impressed. There isn't really a known cure for psoriasis, it's just something that you have to manage and so far this is one of the best products I've found to do that. I'm sure it's to do with the lack of SLS and synthetic ingredients, so I will continue to use this in the future and update you if I have any further improvement. But honestly, I'm just more comfortable. It's still there but it's not the bane of my life anymore, just a background annoyance.
I've also used it on my body, and again I like it. Not as much foam as your traditional shower gel but it cleanses and leaves you feeling soft and smelling nice.
In a nutshell, if you're someone who suffers with the dreaded psoriasis I highly recommend you give it a go - it may not cure it but it just might improve your itchiness and comfort levels as it did for me. It's also a must have for those of you who like bars of soap, natural ingredients, ethically sourced products and cruelty free brands. I may even get a few more to put in my guest bathroom as I can definitely see the charm of having bars of handmade soap there for visitors.
I'm really happy with the two products I received from Simply Soaps. Those of you who read the blog, follow me on IG or are in the Facebook Group know that I don't BS you - if I don't like a product and don't think it's worth your money I'll tell you! At £11.95 (€13.53) for the facial serum and £2.79 (€3.16) for the soap, these products are extremely good value. As I mentioned in the last review they offer prices both in GDP and EUR. They have a couple of other products that also look nice - lip balms, bath melts and moisturisers.
Do let me know if you try any products from the brand - their site is simplysoaps.com.
Have a great weekend everyone, I hope the sun stays out!
A x
Instagram Doyouevencleanse
Closed Facebook Group for skincare and beauty lovers https://www.facebook.com/groups/167859540600020/
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