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Since handcrafted soap has no chemical preservatives, it deserves a specific care plan to insure the longest,
happiest relationship possible between you and your soap.
1) Handcrafted soap is best stored out of water so that it air dries; this means resting on
a draining soap dish or standing on its side, out of the spray range of a showerhead. If left in water, handcrafted soap tends
to dissolve due to the glycerine molecules that naturally attract moisture.
2) When using soaps for body
cleansing, longevity improves if you avoid rubbing the bar directly onto the body. Instead, use hands, washcloth or other
bathing instrument to apply the soap to your body. This will also minimize encounters with any large pieces of herbs or exfolliants.
3.)
Store in a cool, dry place, preferably NOT under the sink if you have metal pipes. (The soap's glycerin will attract moisture
from condensation on pipes heated as hot water flows through them.) Many people report storing their soaps in linen cupboards
and dresser drawers to freshen towels and clothing.
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