Innovation from The Soap Makery: The Soap Filled Luffa

Did you know that skin is the largest vital organ of the human body? Maybe you've never considered skin to be a vital organ. Consider what it would be like to be without it. That thought alone seems to validate that it truly is vital. In an age when we have so much information about health issues at our finger tips, we still seem to know so little about skin health. For example, did you know that typical human skin has pH in a range 4.5 to 6? Do you know what an acid mantle is and what protection it provides for you? These are some very basic skin care questions that when answered properly, will provide you with truthful information about the products you use on your skin and prepare you to make better choices. There are many small soap crafting businesses around that create wonderful products, but none more innovative than The Soap Makery and it's soap filled luffa. This product is all natural from top to bottom. Luffa is actually the dried inner fiber of a gourd. Many people have mistakenly assumed that luffa comes from the ocean. The inner fiber is extracted by hanging the gourd in a dry environment, such as a barn or basement, after it is has been harvested. As the gourd drys, the outer skin begins to pull away from the fibrous middle, eventually leaving only the sponge remaining. Then the sponge is shaken to remove its seeds and washed to remove any remaining soil. This where The Soap Makery goes to work. A 12 inch luffa sponge is inserted into a mold specifically designed for this product. The mold is sealed on one end and then, one of the 30 luxurious plant based soaps is poured directly into the luffa fiber. The soap permeates the luffa fiber entirely, filling out to the inner lining of the mold. When the soap has hardened, a soap filled luffa cylinder has been formed and is removed for cutting. Finally, the soap filled luffa cylinder is cut into 1" thick disks and shelved to cure for about 3-4 weeks. When cured, you have an amazing combination of a mild exfoliating sponge embedded in a luxurious, all natural soap. This product is great for people who work with their hands and desire a soap that will not dry, combined with a perfect natural "scrubbie". All soaps crafted by The Soap Makery are formulated to have a cured pH of 4.5 to 6. Sound familiar? It should. As mentioned earlier, human skin has pH in this range and for that reason these soaps will not destroy the acid mantle, a barrier created naturally by our body to protect us from over exposure to rain, wind, sun and pathagoens. For more information about these and other unique and innovative products, contact The Soap Makery at www.thesoapmakery.com.