Experience the luxury of clean, conscious skincare with every lather.
Let’s face it—our skin goes through a lot. From environmental stress to daily exposure to harsh cleansers, it's no wonder so many of us are dealing with dryness, irritation, and sensitivities. If you’ve been wondering why your commercial soap leaves your skin feeling tight and itchy, you’re not alone. The culprit? Often, it’s not the dirt it's removing—it’s the chemicals it leaves behind.
That’s where natural soap bars step in as unsung skincare heroes.
At CG Pure Wash, we handcraft each natural soap bar with love, purpose, and pure ingredients. But beyond the pretty aesthetics and luxurious scents, natural soap is actually better—for your skin, your health, and the environment.
Let’s dive into the why, backed by real benefits and research.
1. Natural Ingredients That Nourish, Not Strip
Natural soap bars are made from oils, butters, clays, botanicals, and essential oils—ingredients your skin actually recognizes. They’re rich in vitamins, fatty acids, and antioxidants that hydrate and protect your skin.
Unlike commercial soaps that contain synthetic detergents (technically making them "cleansing bars"), real soap made using the cold process method retains its natural glycerin—a humectant that draws moisture into the skin. Commercial brands often remove this glycerin to sell it separately in lotions, which is why your skin feels dry after using them.
Study spotlight:
A 2019 article in Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug compared synthetic surfactants to soap-based cleansers and concluded that natural soap caused significantly less irritation in people with sensitive skin (source).
2. No Toxic Additives or Mystery Chemicals
Natural soaps leave out the laundry list of unpronounceable chemicals like SLS, triclosan, parabens, and artificial fragrance—all commonly found in mainstream bars.
These ingredients may cause skin reactions and are suspected endocrine disruptors. Triclosan, for example, was banned from hand soaps in the U.S. due to concerns over bacterial resistance and hormone disruption, but it's still found in many other personal care items globally.
When you go natural, you’re cutting your skin’s contact with potentially harmful substances. For health-conscious families, especially those with babies or pets, that peace of mind is priceless.
3. Environmentally Friendly and Zero-Waste
The beauty of natural soap goes beyond your bathroom. At CG Pure Wash, we’re proud to offer bars that are:
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Biodegradable
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Packaged with compostable or recyclable materials
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Made in small batches with sustainable practices
Unlike conventional soaps that contain microplastics, preservatives, and petroleum-based ingredients, natural soaps break down safely without harming waterways or wildlife.
Study spotlight:
A 2022 study from Environmental Science & Technology examined synthetic surfactants' impact on aquatic ecosystems and found them to be toxic to fish and amphibians at concentrations used in personal care products (source).
4. Gentle on Sensitive Skin and Eczema-Prone Types
Because natural soap is free from harsh additives, it’s often the only soap that doesn’t flare up conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or contact dermatitis. Ingredients like shea butter, olive oil, oats, and lavender essential oil soothe and calm irritated skin naturally.
We’ve had countless customers tell us our bars were the first soaps their kids with eczema could use without a reaction.
And that’s something you can’t put a price tag on.
5. Customizable for Every Skin Need
Natural soaps aren’t one-size-fits-all. Whether your skin is dry, oily, acne-prone, or just in need of a little TLC, there’s a bar that fits.
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Got oily skin? Try a charcoal bar with tea tree oil.
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Sensitive skin? Oats and calendula to the rescue.
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Dry, winter skin? Shea butter and coconut milk provide deep hydration.
At CG Pure Wash, we create soaps that are both functional and beautiful—because skincare should be a joy, not a chore.
6. They Smell Like Nature—Because They Are
When you lather up with a CG Pure Wash bar, you’re not smelling synthetic fragrance. You’re breathing in real lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, orange zest, or cinnamon. There’s a grounded, real quality to the scent of natural soaps that synthetic ones just can’t replicate.
It’s aromatherapy, but in your shower.
7. Support for Small Businesses and Ethical Practices
Buying natural soap usually means you’re supporting local makers, not massive factories. You’re voting for transparency, handcrafting, sustainability, and fair labor practices.
Each bar we make is a little piece of art, a labor of love, and a commitment to something better—for you and for the planet.
The Bottom Line: Nature Knows Best
If your skincare routine feels more like chemical warfare than self-care, it’s time for a reset. Switching to natural soap is one of the simplest and most effective ways to nourish your skin and protect your health.
Natural soaps may seem like a small switch, but the ripple effects are powerful—from healthier skin to a healthier planet.
At CG Pure Wash, we’re here to make that journey feel indulgent, intentional, and inspired.
Ready to experience the difference?
Shop our all-natural soap bars handcrafted right here in Winnipeg.
Because you—and your skin—deserve nothing less than pure.