Switching to natural soap is one of the easiest steps towards a more sustainable and healthier personal care routine. But why natural soap? In this article we give you five concrete reasons to make the switch, plus an explanation of what natural soap actually is.
What is natural soap?
Natural soap is made from plant-based oils, butters and water using the cold process method. The oils and butters are combined with an alkaline substance such as sodium hydroxide, resulting in a gentle soap that cleanses and nourishes the skin. No petroleum derivatives, no synthetic preservatives.
Synthetic soap is made from petroleum and contains harsh chemicals that strip the skin of its natural oils and can cause irritation.
5 reasons to switch to natural soap

- Gentler on your skin. Many shower gels and shampoos contain chemicals and preservatives that break down the natural oils in your skin. Nature Bar natural soap contains nourishing ingredients such as shea butter, olive oil and circular by-products. Our Orange & Calendula soap bar contains calendula, a plant with anti-inflammatory properties.
- Better for the environment. Natural soap is biodegradable, free from microplastics and plastic-free packaged. At Nature Bar we also exclusively use palm oil free soap because of the impact of palm oil on deforestation.
- Lasts longer. Natural soap is more concentrated than synthetic soap. A 100g soap bar lasts 60 to 80 washes, two to three times longer than a bottle of shower gel. With the right storage, even longer.
- No plastic packaging. Every minute a rubbish truckload of plastic waste is dumped into the ocean. By washing your body with a Nature Bar soap bar you save up to 21 plastic bottles per year. Every bar counts.
- Perfect for travel. No hassle with liquid restrictions at the airport. A soap bar cleanses gently, nourishes the skin and will never leak in your suitcase. Compact, lightweight and sustainable.
How do you choose the right natural soap?
Check the ingredient list and avoid soaps containing sulphates, parabens and synthetic fragrances. Choose a soap that suits your skin type. Not sure? Browse our natural soap collection or ask us via the chat.
Conclusion
Natural soap is gentler on your skin, better for the environment, lasts longer and has no plastic packaging. Made in Amsterdam with circular ingredients and rated 9.6. Want to learn how we make our soap? Join a soap making workshop at our soap studio in De Hallen.
Discover the full natural soap collection by Nature Bar.

