Ida's Soap Box

When you need soap, body wash or household cleaners, do you reach for products labeled “antibacterial?” Consumers often believe that antibacterial products are more effective at preventing the spread of germs, but there is no scientific evidence that they are more effective than plain soap and water. In fact, some data suggests that antibacterial ingredients may do more harm than good over the long-term.

He's [my son] been battling dryness since birth and I have tried relentlessly to find something - anything - to help alleviate the tightness and dryness for him - well, I found it!! After drying him off I could NOT believe how soft his skin was and his hair also!!!

Bamboo has become popular with environmentally conscious consumers because it is one of the most sustainable resources available. When harvested responsibly, bamboo can renew itself for generations without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides.

The claim “pH balanced” is advertised by many skin care companies. The claim implies that these products are more beneficial to your skin. While it is true that our skin is generally more acidic, are these pH balanced skin and hair care products that are made with synthetic detergents and other chemicals to make them "pH balanced" really better for your skin?