Caring for Handmade soap

FAQ - Handmade soap



ThePinangSoap

As I have been promoting my handmade soaps, I have noticed there are some of the questions that coming up again and again from the consumers. So here you will find some common questions and answers! ^ ^

1) Does handmade soap expire?
ThePinang handmade soap ​​should last about 18 to 24 months before it is potentially irritating to the skin. Be sure to store your soap in a cool, dry place that has some ventilation. Storing in an airtight container will not be good for soap, because it can sweat. Finally, when you ask "Is the soap running out," consider what looks like soap. Does it look moldy? The smell bad? If it does not look or smell right, you better do not use it! 
Fyi, the 'manufacturing' date will be stated in the receipt when you purchase our soaps. 

2) Do you use any animal products?
No. Our soaps are vegan. You will find the ingredients of each product listed on the product page and always on the label attached to each product

3) How long does a bar of your soap last? how to keep my soap from getting mushy?
Practically each 140g bar of our soap last approximately 4 weeks with daily use, but it will also depend on how often it is used, how many people are using it and how it is stored. It is best for your handmade soap to dry out between uses. You can use a soap dish with draining holes to ensure exccessive water to drain away from your soap bar. Due to the high glycerin content, our soap will soak up any excess water it can and will wear away quicker if it is kept in a wet environment. You want the glycerin because it is a humectant that draws moisture from the air to your skin.

4) Do you test the pH of your soap?
Yes. We use laboratory grade pH meter to test the soap alkalinity. ThePinang soap pH is ranging from 9.5-10.5 and this is normal for body soap.

Why is my soap sweating?

Why is my soap sweating?

You have just got your soap and can't wait to use it. You set out a bar in your guest bathroom. You return later to notice tiny beads of sweat all over the soap, HELP! " My soap has something wrong with it !" No, your soap is doing what any bar of soap high in humectants would do. This is normal. A humectant is a substance that readily absorbs moisture from its surroundings. Glycerin is a humectant that is a natural bi-product of saponification- the chemical reaction that produces soap. Pure glycerin soap will always sweat under humid weather. To stop this process you will need to "cure" your soap. This is very simply to do, just place your glycerin soap under running water and put on a raised soap rack to dry. This should set the soap and stop it from sweating. This is usually seen most in pure glycerin soap !  ^  ^

reference: Diamond K Goats, 2007

ThePinang therapeutic soap

Sandalwood with walnut scrub
(檀香核桃水晶皂 ) 

Price: RM15 (approx.140g soap bar)

Price excluded postage, shipping is free if minimum order quantity >10pcs
Delivery zone : within Penang

Sandalwood soap bar (140g)

Product Description: ThePinang Sandalwood Glycerine Soap Bar is an all natural soap without any artificial coloring, suitable for dry skin, made from vegetable base with no animal by-products or testing on animals. Sandalwood is gentle for skin with superb calming effect. It works with the natural balance of your skin, helping to regulate oil production. Walnut shell powder is added into the soap to gently eliminate dead skin cells and refines skin structure while imparting intense hydration .

Sandalwood walnut soap produces rich source of minerals and vitamin to nourish your body, can be used for both dry and oily skin.

Main Ingredients : 100% vegetable base enriched with glycerine and Vit E ,Olive pomace oil, walnut shell scrub and sandalwood essential oil.

Health benefit of the major ingredients:-
Sandalwood – Sandalwood has long been used for its healing aromatic purposes. It has been described as a fresh, sweet, warm, woody scent. Some other benefits of using sandalwood are:

1. Relaxation: Sandalwood can help ease tension and relax the body and mind. 
2. Rest: If you have trouble getting to sleep sandalwood might help. It is used as a meditation aid and can work as a sleep aide as well because of its soothing properties. 
3. Emotional Balance: Sandalwood has been said to help balance emotions as well promote harmony between the mind and body. 

Olive pomace oil - Olive oil is high in antioxidants, including vit E. Antioxidants are nutritional powerhouses that protect against age-accelerating free radicals. The oil of this miraculous fruit will guard your body and your skin , from inside out.

Walnut shell powder - For body applications, walnut shells are ground to fine particles, and sterilized before packing. They come as light brown particles which are clearly visible in the soap and ideal as a superb body exfoliant. Walnut shells are extremely hard and do not break down in the product. Their hardness makes them a highly effective natural body scrub coping very efficiently with even thick deposits of dead surface skin.

picture showing 140g of sandalwood soap bars were nicely wrapped awaiting for delivery

ThePinang therapeutic soap

Seaweed Therapy Collagen Soap
(海藻膠原香皂)

Price : RM15 (approx. 140g soap bar)
Price excluded postage, shipping is free if minimum order quantity > 10pcs
delivery zone : within Penang

Seaweed collagen Soap bar (140g)

Product Description
My first homemade collagen soap! it is so smooth and hydrating!  Gritty bits of seaweed within the soap remove dead cells on the skin and so it  reveals the newer skin beneath, helps unclog pores and reduces acne breakouts. The exfoliation encourages blood circulation around the skin, resulting in a rejuvenated appearance
I used it for my face and body and I love the sweet pandan vanilla scent that made me feel like giving the soap a bite!

ThePinang Seaweed therapy hydrating soap contain about 30% of Sea birdnest (Ehchuema seaweed) which is rich in collagen, enzymes, minerals, fibers and proteins. It is excellent for wrinkled and dry skin. Use this soap daily to create a flawless skin!
Skin type : all types

Main ingredients : Vegetable glycerin, Euchuema organic seaweed, Honey, Olive pomace oil, Padan vanilla essence.
Health benefit of main ingredients:
Seaweed (Euchuema cottoni) or Sea birdnest contained nutrition value higher than shark fin and bird nest. It has calcium and collagen which is recently become the most popular dessert and nutritional supplement for women and children. It nourishes the skin and rejuvenate new skin cells and hence resulting fairer and healthier skin.
Honey : Honey offers incredible antiseptic, antioxidant and cleansing properties for our body and health, hot beauty and skin care tips for ladies, and amazing healing properties as a head-to-toe remedy.
Olive Pomace oil : It's perhaps the best remedy for skin problems and an effective moisturizer!
Pandan Vanilla essence : The sweet-herby aroma of the pandan leaves + vanilla always make people feel nice and comfortable. The pandan leaves extract is very effective for healing wounds, headaches, arthritis and stomach spasms

ThePinang therapeutic soap

All Natural Lemon Grass with Walnut scrub soap
(抗菌香茅皂)

Lemongrass with walnut scrub

only available in 80g weight - RM 8
Price excluded postage, shipping is free if minimum order quantity > 10pcs
delivery zone : within Penang

Product Description : ThePinang lemon grass handcrafted soap is a natural healing soap which is richly scented with lemon grass essential oil. Frequent use of lemon grass soap will smoothen fine lines and wrinkles and leave you a silky smooth skin. It works great for all skin types and has a uplifting scent. Because lemon grass is in the citronella family, it is also thought to be natural insect repellent.

This product however, is NOT recommended for young children/babies or even adult with sensitive skin as lemon grass is stimulating and might irritate their skin.

Main Ingredients :
Vegetable glycerin with vit E, pure Lemon grass essential oil, lemongrass and oilve pomace oil.

Health benefit of the major ingredients:-
Lemon Grass and lemon grass oil - It has been used by people many years ago to close pores and cleanse oily skin. Some herbalist will recomend adding lemon grass into shampoo to combat greasy hair. This essential oil is also normally use as a deodorant to curb perspiration.
Olive oil - Natural humectant, also an excellent face cleanser and moisturizer, helps reveal smoother skin and brighten dull skin.
Walnut shell powder - For body applications, walnut shells are ground to fine particles, and sterilized before packing. They come as light brown particles which are clearly visible in the soap and ideal as a superb body exfoliant. Walnut shells are extremely hard and do not break down in the product. Their hardness makes them a highly effective natural body scrub coping very efficiently with even thick deposits of dead surface skin.

Customers and testimonials

Existing customers :
Penang Dialysis centers, Eden Handicap centers, Sun Shine elderly center, soap lovers (teachers) from PhorTay high school, friends from Western digital Penang, Yogeswara yoga teachers etc etc...Thank you so much for the encouragement and support! You guys motivated me so much and I will try my best to further improve my soaps' quality!

ThePinang therapeutic soap

 Honey Oatmeal Soap
(自然风味皂 - 密糖燕麦)
Price: RM12 (approx. 140g soap bar)

Price excluded postage, shipping is free if mimum  order > 10 pcs
delivery zone : within Penang

Honey Oatmeal Soap bar (140g)

Product description : Honey Oatmeal soap is probably one of the best handmade glycerin soap for dry skin. Honey soap contained colloidal Oatmeal, a gentle exfoliant, and honey. One of the benefits of honey is that it attracts water, therefore, hydrates and soothes the skin. Honey oatmeal soap is the best remedy to relief dry and itchi skin.

Skin type : dry and sensitive skin

Ingredients : Vegetable glycerin, Honey, Rolled oats, Olive pomace oil, Vanilla and Honey flora fragrance


Health Benefits for skin:
Honey : honey offers incredible antiseptic, antioxidant and cleansing properties for our body and health, hot beauty and skin care tips for ladies, and amazing healing properties as a head-to-toe remedy, from eye conjunctivitis to athlete foot. Its powerful healing attributes have long been used thousands of years ago and known to promote healing for cuts, cure ailments and diseases, and correct health disorders for generations after generations. Reference : http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/
Olive oil – It’s perhaps the best remedy for skin problems and an effective moisturizer! This is specially formulated for dry skin.
Oatmeal - The main constituents of oats extract are saponins (avenacosides A and B, avenacin) and polyphenols. I added in oats to moisturize your skin and provide anti-aging effect. Any of my products with oatmeal will help to alleviate acne, pimples and to improve problem skin.

ThePinang therapeutic soap

Bamboo Charcoal with Peppermint and oats

(薄荷燕麦竹炭皂)

Price : RM15 (Approx 140g soap bar)

Price excluded postage, shipping is free if minimum order quantity > 10 pcs
Delivery zone : within Penang 

Bamboo Charcoal soap bar (140g)

 Product Description:-
Charcoal soap remove impurities from the pores that cause skin pigmentation. The very fine bamboo charcoal powder removes all dead cells from your body and retains new cells. Charcoal soap is also good in making skin tone lighter. The best part is the fresh peppermint aroma will make you feel happy! The refreshing scent of peppermint may be just what you need to perk up your mind  !!

Skin type : all types.

Main Ingredients:-
Vegetable glycerine base with vit E, peppermint oil, bamboo charcoal powder, peppermint, olive oil and rolled oats

Health Benefits :
Bamboo Charcoal – Charcoal powder moisturizes skin, absorb impurities and removing body odor. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-itch, and anti-bacterial and this disinfect effects prevent and improve skin diseases sufferers of dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema.
Peppermint : Peppermint oil is calming in nature and therefore helps in removing mental fatigue, exhaustion, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness and nervous tension. It contains Menthol, which is good for skin. It gives a cooling effect. Further it nourishes dull skin and improves oily skin..
Oatmeal: The main constituents of oats extract are saponins (avenacosides A and B, avenacin) and polyphenols. We add in oats into our product to moisturize your skin and provide anti-aging effect. Our products with oats also help to alleviate acne, pimples and to treat problem skin.
Olive Oil : It’s perhaps the best remedy for skin problems and an effective moisturizer! This is specially formulated for dull skin. Olive oil is a great humectant tha makes your skin moist and promotes smooth and radiant complexion.

ThePinang therapeutic soap

  
Rose Geranium with Molasses Hydrating Soap
(玫瑰天竺葵开心甜密皂)

Price :  RM 15.00 (approx. 140g soap bar)
Price excluded postage, shipping is free if minimum order quantity >10 pcs
delivery zone : Within Penang

rose geranium with Molases soap bar (140g)

Product Description: ThePinang Rose Geranium Glycerine Soap Bar can be used from top to toe. Made with natural essential oils and 100% pure vegetable base, all you do is lather, rinse and go. Secret of youthful skin! the best remedy to counteract acne, mild skin disease and make the skin softer and healthier.
A soap the produce rich source of minerals and vitamin to nourish you face and body, can be used for both dry and oily skin.
Main Ingredients : 100% vegetable base enriched with glycerine and Vit E , Molasses, Olive pomace oil, Poppy seeds and Rose Geranium essential oil

Health benefit of the major ingredients:-

Rose Geranium – Induce contraction on muscle and skin, tightening muscle to prevent wrinkles. Its anti-bacterial and anti microbial properties will keep you safe from bacteria. Geranium also helps the scars and other spots on skin to fade and vanish. It facilitates blood circulation just below the surface of skin and also helps make distribution of melanin uniform. Geranium gives great effect in treating depression , anxiety and anger. Reference : http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils

Blackstrap Molasses - High in calcium, magnesium, copper, manganese, iron, potassium and other valuable minerals and nutrients. A great skin softener and helps turning grey hair back to original color.

Olive pomace oil - Olive oil is high in antioxidants, including vit E. Antioxidants are nutritional powerhouses that protect against age-accelerating free radicals. The oil of this miraculous fruit will guard your body and your skin , from inside out.
Poppy seeds - poppy seeds are a very good source of calcium. These seeds are also served as a great exfoliant when they are added into my soap. It is commonly used to relief skin condition like dry itch.