At Magic Senses, it’s easy for us to sing the praises of vegetable glycerin soap, but for readers looking for the cold, hard facts – there’s nothing like hearing the opinions and recommendations of a medical professional. With the help of two certified doctors, we hope to shed light on the top reasons to add vegetable glycerin soap to your daily skincare regimen.

Dr. Raphael Darvish, founder of Skinpeccable (Dermatology and Cosmetic Laser Center), shared with us his top five reasons for using glycerin soap. “Vegetable glycerin is beneficial for softening the skin, helpful for retaining moisture, and is non-irritating and hypoallergenic.” He also mentions that vegetable glycerin contains no animal products and provides a natural alternative for skin care. This characteristic of vegetable glycerin soap not only provides an effective choice for people with sensitive skin, but also satisfies the personal beliefs of vegans, who refrain from using products that contain animal by-products.

Since vegetable glycerin soap helps retain moisture and soften the skin, it possesses the ability to alleviate common issues, such as dry skin problems. Dr. Cynthia Bailey, a practicing dermatologist and skin care expert in Sonoma County, California, recommends glycerin soap to her patients. Due to its mild cleansing action, Dr. Bailey notes that glycerin soaps also correspond with a healthy winter skin care routine.

The majority of commercial soaps on the market contain harsh chemicals that rob your skin of its natural protective oils. Washing your hands in hot water and coming in contact with other sources of irritation also contribute to your susceptibility to the unforgiving elements of colder weather.  In the end, you’re left with itchy, chapped skin plagued with dryness. These harsh chemicals come in many disguises.

For instance, hand sanitizers become increasingly popular during flu season, but what many don’t realize is they typically contain at least 60% alcohol – affecting your hand’s natural oils and drying out your skin. To cut down on irritation and excessive dryness of the hands, Dr. Bailey suggests using gentle, non-drying cleansers, such as bar soaps made out of glycerin.

From infants to sensitive skin users, anyone can benefit from using vegetable glycerin soap as part of their skincare routine. Whether you’re looking for a product that gently cleanses the skin, encourages soft and supple skin, provides non-irritating sanitization, or accommodates skin conditions (such as eczema and psoriasis) – consider using doctor-approved vegetable glycerin soap to meet your skincare needs.

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Dr. Raphael Darvish founded Skinpeccable in 2004 to provide the highest quality dermatology care in a setting that is relaxing and comfortable. A graduate of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Dr. Darvish completed his post-graduate residency training at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. Having worked with the latest advancements in cosmetic lasers, Dr. Darvish has rapidly become a pioneer in the world of cosmetic dermatology and laser medicine.

Dr. Cynthia Bailey opened her general and surgical dermatology practice doors in 1991 with an emphasis on skin cancer and wholesome skin care. Prior to opening her private practice, Dr. Bailey was on the full time clinical teaching faculty at University of California San Diego Medical School. While there, she also conducted laboratory research on the effect of sunlight on skin.

We all want skin with a clear complexion and healthy glow. We oftentimes buy expensive products to eliminate blemishes and keep skin full of moisture. Unfortunately, the majority of soaps found at your local grocery store contain chemicals and additives that adversely affect the texture and appearance of your skin. Nowadays, an increasing number of people are discovering the benefits of glycerin soaps that not only pamper sensitive skin, but also treat common skin conditions.

Many commercial soaps dry out the skin and can even cause unnecessary irritation. With glycerin soap, you can take advantage of its humectant properties, which work to attract moisture. Due to the power of vegetable-based oils, glycerin soaps offers natural benefits that hydrate the skin and keep it supple. Handcrafted glycerin soap also helps treat medical issues, such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis.

Eczema

Traditional soaps generally contain alcohol, lye, petroleum, and other unforgiving chemicals that worsen skin conditions, like eczema. To treat eczema, choose glycerin soap and goat milk soap, which actually encourages skin to heal. Keeping skin moisturized is an effective approach towards easing the symptoms of eczema, which include itchy, dry, thickened skin that usually attacks the face, hands, neck, and legs. Containing gentle pieces of oatmeal, our Milk and Honey handcrafted soap not only looks soothingly attractive, but also smells divine.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis causes skin to exfoliate at a faster rate, where new skin appears before older cells are shed. The condition creates thick patches of itchy and scaly skin on the hands, elbows, back, feet and scalp. While there is no cure for this skin condition, treatments can help control symptoms. For example, replace regular bath soaps with non-irritating glycerin soaps made with natural ingredients. Choose glycerin soaps that contain oatmeal to soothe inflammation. Magic Senses offers a spectacular Oatmeal Collection that provides the relaxing scents of lavender, almond and sandalwood – perfect for treating not only the physical symptoms of a skin condition, but also the anxiety.

Acne

Glycerin soap also serves as an effective natural acne treatment, as it gently cleanses without drying out the skin or aggravating existing blemishes. With nothing but natural ingredients, Magic Senses helps you tame unbalanced skin and reclaim a healthy clear complexion in a variety of well-known and exotic fragrances, including Freesia, Honeysuckle Dew, and Spiced Apple.

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Important health disclaimer: The information presented on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace advice from your physician or any information found on any product label or packaging. If you have a skin disease, you should always consult with your doctor before using our or any products on your skin.

Our handcrafted Cranberry glycerin soap offers a refreshing display with an attractive clear red base and bright red curls. A normal shower or bath becomes a rush of crushed cranberries accompanied by a sweet scent that fully awakens the senses. Handcrafted with love and natural ingredients, Magic Senses Cranberry soap is much more than a holiday bestseller. Below you will find five enchanting ways to use one of our most popular glycerin soaps:

1. Housewarming Gift

There’s nothing like a housewarming gift that warms the mind and body. While loved one(s) unpack their belongings and settle into a new home, lessen their stress with a moisturizing soap drenched in the soothing scent of vibrant cranberries.

2. Festive Bathroom Décor

The scent of cranberry soap is uplifting and lively, making it the perfect addition to energize drab bathroom décor. Use the soaps to outfit guest bathrooms with a treat for visitors – a moisturizing bar of handcrafted soap made with fragrance oils and hypoallergenic vegetable glycerin.

3. Bath and Beauty Gift Basket

When you’re at a loss for gift ideas, handcrafted soaps offer a thoughtful (and functional) gesture for family and friends. With a decorative basket lined with a few pieces of red tissue paper, create a fragrant gift topped with curled ribbons for romantic occasions or joyful holidays. For the fruit lover, pair our cranberry soap with another Magic Senses’ fruity selection, such as Grapefruit, Lime Cooler, or Mango Papaya.

4. A Workplace Treat

Add a touch of class to the office restroom by creating a small basket of cranberry glycerin soaps, which not only provides a visual treat, but also adds an inviting scent to the setting. During special occasions, give handcrafted soap to co-workers as gifts – for birthdays, Secret Santa exchanges, or retirement parties.

5. Holiday Gift Giving

As one of our leading holiday sellers, use the jolly shade of Cranberry glycerin soap as the perfect addition to a Christmas basket or Valentine’s Day arrangement. Oozing with love and cheer, mix and match other red-colored Magic Senses soaps, such as Butterfly Kisses, Cherry Vanilla, Cinnamon, Peppermint, Watermelon, and Strawberry Fields.

In the world of color, shades of blue represent many different moods and emotions. As a consumer, you can purchase products, like scented soaps, to harness the tranquil nature of sky blue, baby blue, and turquoise. Blue symbolizes peace, calm, harmony, stability, loyalty and cleanliness. The color is additionally linked to slowing down your pulse, lowering body temperature and even reducing your appetite. Explore the power of blue soaps by using one of our handcrafted soaps to create a relaxing environment.

On a worldwide level, the color blue has many different meanings. In China, blue is associated with immortality. Symbolizing holiness, blue is an important color for the Jewish faith. The Hindus see the color blue as a representation of Krishna – often referred to as the Supreme Being. In the Middle East, blue signifies protection, which is probably why the color is used in law enforcement.

Our Fresh and Clean Collection offers a range of attractive blue handcrafted soaps, including:

* Oceans: Inside the greenish blue clear base with waves of solid blue, the sensual scent of perfumed musk oil is a popular choice amongst men and women. The fun blue and green fish shapes not only channel the beauty of the ocean, but also create a fun bathroom atmosphere.

* Blue Musk: Solid and clear baby blue swirls swim in a clear base that provide the ultimate journey in cleanliness with an agreeable fragrance reminiscent of our Oceans and Rain soaps.

* Seaside: Transport yourself to a seaside escape with a blend of floral and salty sea air secured within a clear base decorated with waves of solid green and blue.

* China Rain: With a soft scent of freshness joined with undertones of sweet bamboo, allow the fresh fragrance of China Rain to create tranquil daydreams.

Since blue is a color that reflects reliability in business circles, what better way to send a thoughtful (and functional) gesture to clients and partners than with a gift basket filled with “reliable” handcrafted soaps. For example, our Mini Aqua Gift Set contains our popular Oceans and Rain blue soaps.

If flying over the Pacific Ocean and landing at one of the most infamous islands in the world is currently out of your budget, you can bring the intoxicating scents of Hawaii and other international delights to the comforts of your own home. With Magic Senses handcrafted glycerin soap, the natural fragrances of beautiful blossoms will awaken your senses and transport you to your very own personal getaway.

Easily travel to exotic destinations, as our handcrafted Hawaii soap captures the magical quality of tropical islands and aromatic flowers. We’ve included the fascinating blend of plumeria, gardenia, and pikake – a species of Hawaiian jasmine better known as Jasminum sambac. The appearance of the soap is just as tempting with an energetic pink-purple base filled with decorative waves.

About Jasminum Sambuc (Pikake)

Widely grown throughout the tropics, the strong scent of pikake flowers are used as a gorgeous ornamental plant or most famously to enliven welcoming leis with distinct shapes and colors.

In the Philippines, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the southwestern and southern parts of Asia, the same species of jasmine found in Hawaii decorates these regions. Called the sampaguita in the Philippines, the government named the flower their national bloom. Stringing the flowers together, the blooms create breathtaking leis, corsages and crowns used for offerings at religious altars or for welcoming guests.

With the majority of the country practicing the Buddhist faith, Cambodians have been using wooden needles to thread flower buds together to offer the Buddha. In China, the flower is transformed into a soothing jasmine tea. The sweet fragrance of the flower is also popular in Bengali, making the perfect embellishment in women’s hair.

A Worldly Fragrance

Our handcrafted Hawaii glycerin soap not only allows you to inexpensively travel the world, but to also freshen up, relax, and luxuriate after a hard day at work. Treat your sensitive skin to a moisturizing experience with natural fragrances that leave behind a light scent of the tropical islands and worldwide destinations. Create an attractive gift basket of Hawaii soap for family and friends or pair with other selections in our collection of floral glycerin soaps for the ultimate gesture.

As  snowflakes trickle their way into a New Year and the chill of lower temperatures settles in, it’s time to pamper your body with a winter wonderland of soaps. Vegetable glycerin soaps are perfect for the winter, as they leave skin soft and supple with natural ingredients that accommodate all skin types, including users with sensitivities. At Magic Senses, we have an enticing collection of winter-themed soaps we’d like to share with you:

Peppermint

Reminiscent of dancing candy canes, the solid white base of our handcrafted Peppermint soap contains large red solid swirls. Infused with natural perfume oil, users often lose themselves in the refreshing and stimulating scent of peppermint. Stay alert throughout the day with our Peppermint glycerin soap – an experience that truly invigorates the senses.

Spearmint

For a refreshing start to the morning, our Spearmint glycerin soap provides a much-appreciated mental boost, as the scent is known to increase and sharpen the mind. The pleasant pale green base with pieces of dark green spearmint leaf shapes also elevates the allure of a winter-themed soap basket.

Cinnamon

Think classic holiday scents and mugs of spiced apple cider on a chilly day when treating your skin to our Cinnamon handcrafted glycerin soap. The unique (almost creamy) solid white base with red swirls will certainly uplift your spirit, especially with the peppery fragrance of cinnamon.

Snowman and Snowflakes Soap Gift Set

The winter season not only brings a white Christmas, but also helps create precious snowman-making memories. To celebrate this time of year, we have the perfect gift set for family, friends, or yourself. The Magic Senses Snowman and Snowflakes Soap Gift Set comes complete with handcrafted glycerin soap filled with distinct personality and love. Outfit your bathroom with our jovial Frosty the Snowman – dressed in his signature hat, inviting smile, and carrot nose. Two delightful snowflakes round out the gift set that’s just as pleasing to the eye as with its scent.

When you just can’t settle on a single one-of-a-kind handcrafted glycerin soap, Magic Senses offers mini gift sets comprised of two different fragrances and unique designs. Offering a chance to explore a range of our themed Soap Collections, choose a mini gift set for yourself or send as a present for that special friend or family member – especially during the upcoming holidays. Packaged in festive decorative boxes and made with love, we offer the following exclusive gift sets:

Mini Aqua Gift Set

If the soothing shade of blue is your favorite color, then two of our most popular Fresh and Clean Soaps should tickle your fancy: Rain and Oceans. For a naturally fresh, clean scent, Rain glycerin soap moisturizes the body with no added chemicals – leaving behind a subtle scent. Beads of white and blue appear within a lovely translucent blue-green base.

Mini Oatmeal Gift Set

Featured in the 2009 Holiday Issue of the San Joaquin Magazine, our Lavender Oatmeal and Oatmeal Almond soaps represent duel-purpose selections that lightly blanket the body with natural fragrances and provide satisfying exfoliation. For example, the soft nut-colored clear base of our Oatmeal Almond glycerin soap allows you to easily examine the robust supply of oats.

Mini Lavender Gift Set

Lavender essential oil not only provides one of the most relaxing natural fragrances, but also aids in the quest for a more calming and stress-relieving bathing experience. Our Mini Lavender Gift Set comes with a bar of Lavender Oatmeal and Lavender – an eye-catching selection in a fresh clear base decorated with green leafy waves and violet swirls.

Mini Hippie Gift Set

Take a trip back to one of the most sensual decades of our times with a burst of 60’s love delivered in our Mini Hippie Mini Gift Set. The colorful presentation of a bar of Peace of Patchouli offers a bright orange base containing an artistic tie-dye peace symbol. Using the classic clean fragrance of Sandalwood, embrace the sedative properties of the second handcrafted glycerin soap selection in this gift set – captured in a solid white base with dark brown swirls of seduction.

Mini Holiday Gift Set

The Mini Holiday Gift Set includes our refreshingly spicy Orange Clove and the ancient Roman scent of pine-like myrrh, which fills a room with a distinct herbal fragrance. The solid beige base with attractive yellow swirls of Myrrh helps create an inviting scene for both bathrooms and guest bedrooms.

Time to Relax Mini Gift Set

After a hard day of work or to satisfy your need to unwind, the Time to Relax Mini Gift Set creates a tranquil escape with our Chamomile Sage and Mystique glycerin soaps. Also known as our Sandalwood Amber Oatmeal Soap, Mystique provides a soothing fragrance, while Chamomile Sage contains a well-known calming herb (chamomile) in the world of natural healing.

For holidays, birthdays, or ‘just because’, Magic Senses mini gift sets allow you or a special someone to experience the beauty of our one-of-a-kind glycerin soaps – handcrafted with natural ingredients and packaged with love.

For most, the holiday season is a time of entertaining. From dinner parties to having drinks with friends to family members visiting for a few days, the time can fly by in a blur of events. It can be too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of both attending and preparing for all that is happening over the holidays. The details of getting everything ready can take away from actually enjoying your own event.

Of course, if you’re the host, you want everything to be perfect, everyone to feel welcome and comfortable during their time with you. By incorporating some handmade soaps into your preparations, you can ensure that everyone who is a guest will feel special during a stay at your home.  Nothing is more welcoming than being greeted by fresh towels adorned with a beautiful bar of handmade glycerin soap after a long day of travelling, shopping, visiting or attending other festive events.

With so many different colors, styles and scents to choose from, you can provide a unique handmade glycerin soap for each of your guests. You can choose a soap based on the person, or with the wide range of holiday soaps, you can easily find some that will match with your overall decor. Peppermint, cranberry, cinnamon, orange clove and myrrh are just some of the different soaps you can choose from. There are even snowmen and snowflake shaped soaps if you have children visiting or you want to add a little whimsy to a stay with you.

No matter what you decide, not only will the handmade glycerin soaps be appreciated when they are first received, but they will act as a subtle reminder of this special time of year throughout the following months.

Whether you’re ready to spruce up your household décor or need a creative holiday gift idea, you can use handcrafted glycerin soaps to create unique holiday fruit baskets. Filled with vibrant colors and inviting aromas, Magic Senses has just what you need to deliver hypoallergenic luxury to family and friends. Handcrafted soaps are one-of-a-kind treasures you might just want to keep for yourself. We offer a bevy of popular fruity options, including:

Cranberry: Outfit a holiday basket with one of our popular choices in gift giving – Cranberry glycerin soap with a fresh clear red base dotted with dark red berries and vibrant red swirls. You’re sure to step outside your shower or bath with a cloud of crushed cranberries surrounding your body.

Grapefruit: The fresh citrus scent of Grapefruit glycerin soap is a popular pick-me-up for early risers who need a little extra rejuvenation in the morning. Brighten up your holiday gift basket with shades of pink and yellow by adding this handcrafted soap with decorative grapefruit center.

Apple: A holiday fruit basket isn’t complete without the crisp and clean scent of freshly picked apples. Magic Senses offers two selections for the apple lover: Green Apple and Spiced Apple. Our Green Apple soap offers a clear pale green base with a green apple shape decorating the center. Expect a sugary brown clear base surrounding a rather decorative presentation with our Spiced Apple handcrafted glycerin soap – perfect for the Christmas season.

Mango Papaya: The blend of mango and papaya natural fragrances create handcrafted glycerin soap you’ll be tempted to taste. Providing the perfect fruity escape, allow the scent of exotic fruits to carry you away to endless relaxation.

Pomegranate: Inside the festive solid yellow base, red “seeds” dance in our attempt to capture the beauty and allure of an exotic fruit that packs quite a juicy punch.

Strawberry Fields: Do you have a strawberry lover on your holiday gift list? Provide friends and family with an explosion of berry redness – a bright clear red base set with solid pieces of red and orange.

Watermelon: It’s OK to remind friends and family of the cool, refreshing summer treat in the middle of winter. The attractive creamy pink solid base is filled with melon ’seeds’ – offering not only a pleasing scent, but also a nourishing bathing experience.

Other Magic Senses fruity selections to consider for a holiday gift basket of soaps include: Cherry Vanilla, Orange Clove, Cucumber Lime, Coconut Lemongrass, and Mardi Gras, which introduces the scent of the yuzu fruit – a Japanese citrus treat not found in the United States.

With our Oatmeal Soap Collection, Magic Senses has combined the beauty of handcrafted glycerin soaps with the versatility of oatmeal – an ingredient providing a few moments of luxurious exfoliation that cleanses, moisturizes, and safeguards the skin. With attractive styles perfect for decorating your bathroom or filling holiday gift baskets, our Oatmeal Soap Collection is much more than a designer soap. Some of the benefits of oatmeal soap include:

Gentle Exfoliation: There’s a reason oatmeal is a common ingredient found in facial masks. Oatmeal supplies the skin with health benefits catering to any skin type – from oily to flaky and dry. With gentle precision, oatmeal doesn’t irritate sensitive skin and when paired with non-irritating glycerin and natural fragrances – you’ll see why many consumers have fallen in love with our Oatmeal Soap Collection.

Stimulating Cleansing Experience: Use Magic Senses oatmeal soap to cleanse your face and body with textured pampering that delivers the benefits of aromatherapy with natural fragrances, such as lavender, sandalwood, and amber.

Skin Protection: Create a rich lather with your oatmeal soap to deliver nourishment to the skin that lasts long after you’ve left your bath or shower. The soothing protection of oatmeal found in Magic Senses soap also helps counteract unforgiving weather conditions.

Skin Irritation Relief: Whether you’ve spent too much time in the sun, or experience seasonal rashes, oatmeal soap provides relief for people who suffer skin irritations. To best treat sensitive skin and irritation, choose skin care products that combine oatmeal and glycerin, such as our exquisitely handcrafted soap. Almost resembling a romantic sunrise on a beach, our Milk and Honey glycerin soap provides a pure bathing experience with a touch of “sweetness”.

We’re quite pleased to offer our Oatmeal Soap Collection at Magic Senses, which has already caught the eye of consumers and publications, such as the San Joaquin Magazine Holiday Issue 2009.  To take advantage of the soothing, relaxing, and healing qualities of handcrafted glycerin oatmeal soap, why don’t you browse our captivating selections that include:

• Lavender Oatmeal – Lightly scented with the fragrance of calming lavender, take in the visually inviting supply of oats contained within a nut-colored clear base.
• Oatmeal Almond – Steal away a few uplifting moments with our Oatmeal Almond glycerin soap – filled with oats and the light scent of sweet almond.
• Mystique – Supplying the body with an invigorating blend of sandalwood and amber fragrances, our Mystique glycerin soap also goes by the name of Sandalwood Amber Oatmeal Soap.