Cheap Oils Vs Quality Oils in Soap
Why Cheap Oils Make Bad Soap — and Why Skin Potion Naturals Uses Only Premium Ingredients
At Skin Potion Naturals, we don’t believe in cutting corners with cheap filler oils. The quality of your soap begins with the quality and stability of the fats you choose — and that’s where most “natural” brands miss the mark.
The Problem With Cheap Soap Oils
Many mass-produced and hobbyist soaps rely on inexpensive oils such as canola, regular sunflower, rice bran, sweet almond, or cheap olive oil blends. While they may sound healthy, these oils are high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which oxidize quickly when exposed to lye, light, and air.
That instability leads to:
Rancid odors and orange discoloration (known as DOS – dreaded orange spots).
Short shelf life and bars that feel slimy or soft.
Weaker cleansing and a less satisfying wash experience.
In short: cheap oils make cheap soap — unstable, dull, and short-lived.
Why We Choose Smart, Stable Oils
At Skin Potion Naturals, we select high-performance, high-oleic oils that create hard, creamy, skin-nourishing bars:
High-Oleic Sunflower Oil – rich in oleic acid for stability, silky texture, and gentle cleansing.
Authentic Olive Oil – deeply conditioning, long-lasting, and truly moisturizing.
Deodorized Lard – time-tested, stable, and adds a rich, creamy lather with excellent skin feel.
Coconut Oil – provides natural cleansing power and a fluffy, satisfying lather.
Castor Oil – draws moisture to the skin and enhances lather stability.
The Power of Lard and Coconut Oil
A higher content of coconut oil and lard gives soap its backbone. These saturated fats are naturally hard and stable, producing bars that:
Last significantly longer in the shower.
Hold fragrance better, so your soap smells fresher over time.
Create a dense, creamy lather that feels luxurious rather than drying.
Offer real skin benefits — coconut oil provides gentle cleansing while lard contributes nourishing fatty acids similar to our skin’s natural oils.
This balanced blend results in a firm, long-lasting, high-performance bar that cleans beautifully without stripping the skin’s protective barrier.
The Skin Potion Naturals Difference
We handcraft every batch with purpose — no fillers, no cheap oils, no shortcuts. Our soaps are:
Formulated for skin health, not marketing trends.
Made with high-oleic, stable oils that resist rancidity.
Naturally luxurious, with real benefits your skin can feel.
Good soap is smart chemistry — and your skin deserves nothing less.
