Thursday, July 12, 2018

A Savvy Buyer's Guide To Picking The Best Seasonal Soaps

By Kimberly Cooper


If you love the idea of celebrating holidays by decorating your home, you may want to think about adding soap that reflects the season as a way of adding an extra touch to your decor. When buying seasonal soaps there are a few things that you might want to consider before you go shopping.

While it may seem strange to think of soaps as being seasonal items, some of them definitely can fall into that category. Some liquid products may be colored or have certain scents added to them that make people think of a specific holiday or season. If you are dealing with a bar, they may be shaped like a season-specific character or have seasonal ingredients added to them to make them more relevant.

Of course, anyone who has allergies will know that they need to pay attention to the ingredient list. If a bar or liquid has specific plants or essential oils added to them they may smell and look fantastic but may end up causing reactions in people who have allergies or sensitivities. It is also a good idea to ask if someone has allergies if you are shopping in order to add soap products to a seasonally-themed gift basket.

If you are having a hard time finding products that are specifically geared to a certain season you don't need to give up. You simply need to think about what colors or smells make you think of a specific time of the year. For example, when you think of the summer, do you think of the beach, clean laundry or other specific scents? Looking for soaps and other products with these smells can help you achieve a specific seasonal theme.

If you are buying products to give as seasonal gifts, you may want to think about getting several smaller bars or bottles of soap or purchasing other products that have the same color or scent to form a coordinated gift basket. For example, if you are buying products to give as a Christmas gift, you may want to look at purchasing a smaller bar of soap and pairing it with lotion or other items that have the same smell.

If you start shopping at your favorite stores you may quickly see that their seasonal offering sell out quickly. This is because they are often produced in smaller quantities so that they sell out as quickly as possible. If you don't want to be disappointed it may be a good idea for you to start your search as early as possible.

Some simple steps can help make sure that any bar you purchase will last as long as possible. If it has been wrapped, unwrapping the bar and letting it dry out can be a good first step. Once it has dried for a day or two you can begin to use it. Letting it sit in water will cause the bar to break down very quickly. Look for a dish to put the bar in that will elevate it and keep it out of the water. This will keep it in top condition for as long as possible.

Finding soap to choose from isn't difficult. Many places will offer seasonal options. If you love the idea of natural products, looking for handmade options at local markets and smaller shops may be a good start. You can also find websites run by individual soap makers as well.




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