Hello Enola Neighbors! Let’s Talk About Soap.
Living right here in Enola, PA, we all appreciate the sense of community and the simple goodness life offers near the Susquehanna. But have you ever thought about the soap you use every day? Switching from commercial bars to natural, handcrafted soap can make a surprising difference for your skin, and you can find fantastic options made right here in your hometown!
As your local soap makers at Momma Bears Creations, we wanted to share why making the switch is a choice you can feel good about.
What Makes Natural Soap Different?
Many commercial “soaps” aren’t technically soap at all – they’re detergent bars. They often contain synthetic ingredients, harsh surfactants that strip your skin of its natural oils, and artificial fragrances.
Natural, handcrafted soap, like the kind we make using the traditional cold process method, is fundamentally different:
- Real Soap Chemistry: It’s made through saponification – a reaction between fats/oils (like olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter) and lye.
- Glycerin Goodness: A key benefit! Natural glycerin, a humectant that draws moisture to your skin, is a byproduct of saponification. In handcrafted soap, this beneficial glycerin is retained, leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated, not tight and dry. Commercial manufacturers often remove glycerin to sell separately.
- Simpler, Recognizable Ingredients: We focus on high-quality oils, butters, clays, botanicals, and essential oils. Fewer synthetic chemicals mean less potential for irritation. (Check out our Ingredients philosophy)
Top Benefits for You and Your Family in Enola
- Gentler Cleansing: Natural soap cleans effectively without stripping your skin’s natural protective barrier. This can be especially beneficial for those with dry or sensitive skin.
- Moisture Magnet: Thanks to that lovely natural glycerin, handcrafted soap helps keep your skin moisturized, which is great year-round, especially during those dry Pennsylvania winters!
- Better Ingredients, Better Skin: Nourishing oils and butters provide vitamins and fatty acids your skin loves. No harsh detergents or unnecessary chemicals.
- Unique Aromas (Naturally): Many natural soaps use essential oils for scent, offering genuine aromatherapy benefits instead of synthetic fragrances that can be irritating.
- Supporting Local: Choosing soap from Momma Bears Creations means you’re supporting a fellow Enola family and keeping dollars within our local community.
Where to Find Natural Soap in Enola (and nearby!)
Ready to ditch the detergents and embrace the goodness of natural soap?
- Momma Bears Creations (That’s Us!): We handcraft all our soaps right here in Enola! Explore our full range on our Products Page. You can checkout all of our products available through our online storefront on our partner’s sure at Carlisle Creative Vibes
- Visit Carlisle Creative Vibes: Find a selection of our soaps and other products locally at Carlisle Creative Vibes (152 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA).
- Contact Us: Reach out via our Contact Page for questions or potential local pickup inquiries.
Making small changes, like switching your soap, can lead to happier skin. Give natural, handcrafted soap a try – your skin might just thank you for it!
See also
- Why We Use Coconut Oil in Our Vapor Balm (Not Petroleum)
- Our Exclusive Fall Scents are Debuting at Pumpkin Fest 2025!
- Find Momma Bears Creations Locally: Now at SCC Tattoos in Harrisburg!
- Gentle Skincare Solutions: Mom-Approved Natural Ingredients for Sensitive Skin
- Shop Momma Bears Locally at Carlisle Creative Vibes!