Gia Bath & Body Works : Butter Creme Whipped Soap

I LOVE using my loofah, it is after all a great way to exfoliate. So when I went almost crunchy, I couldn't find a soap I could use with a loofah. Enter GBBW's whipped creme soap which is natural, could be used with a loofah and lather's like a dream.

ABOUT THE BRAND

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KEY INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

• Saponified Oils of Virgin Olive, Coconut, Castor Bean, Avocado & Jojoba: Saponification is the process whereby the oils react with an alkali (sodium or potassium hydroxide A.K.A lye) to form soap.  Each oil reacts very differently with the alkali and lend their goodness to the soap (1).

Oil	Hard/Soft	Cleansing	Fluffy Lather	Skin Care
Oilve	Soft	Good	No	Great
Coconut	Hard	Great	Yes	Fair
Castor	Soft	Fair	Yes	Great
Avocado	Soft	Fair	Yes	Amazing
Jojoba	Soft	Fair	No	Great

(1)

Hard/Soft - This column will tell you if a specific acid will produce a hard or soft bar of soap.

Cleansing - This column will tell you how well an oil cleans. 

Fluffy Lather - This column will tell you whether or not a specific acid will produce a fluffy lather. A fluffy lather is thick and bubbly but washes away easily.

Skin care - This column will tell you how beneficial a soap produced by a specific acid is to the skin. It depends mostly on the presence of nourishing vitamins, its mildness and moisturizing abilities.

Olive Oil: Very rich in vitamins, minerals and natural fatty acids, it is suitable for sensitive skin types (2). Olive oil is rich in antioxidants, it prevents skin aging, the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, it also nourishes, rejuvenates and protects the skin (2).

Coconut Oil: The medium chain fatty acids work as an antimicrobial agent to help kill bacteria and other viruses. Very similar to our natural sebum secretion, all of the properties of coconut oil leads to moisturized skin, fewer breakouts, and clearer complexion (3). 

Castor Oil: Soothing oil that has been used medicinally for thousands of years and has antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties (3)

Avocado Oil: The proteins, omega 3 fatty acids, and antioxidants in this oil make it a great moisturizer (4). It absorbs deeply into the skin and helps increase collagen to keep your skin supple. Dry, mature, sensitive, and problem prone skin can benefit greatly from this vitamin rich oil (5). 

Jojoba Oil: The proteins and minerals in this oil mimic collagen and are closest to our natural skin oil. Anti-inflammatory effects have been shown (6). Jojoba oil is great for all skin types especially acne prone skin.

• Shea Butter: Shea butter is high in vitamins A, E and F, provides collagen (to assist prevention of skin aging & wrinkles), and contains essential fatty acids (7). Shea butter is an intense moisturizer for dry skin, and is a wonderful product for revitalizing damaged skin (7). 

• Cocoa Butter: Rich and creamy natural moisturizer, Cocoa butter has an unusually high amount of antioxidants (3).

• Fresh Cream: Milk cream is loaded with minerals and lactic acid which enhances the complexion, makes the dry and rough skin smoother, deeply nourish the skin and also improves the skin texture (8)

• Vegetable Glycerin: A natural humectant, it can seal in moisture on the top layer of the skin while the other oils work their way deep into our cells to provide long-lasting moisture.

I have the whipped creme soap in two (2) variants: Lavender lemon fragrance in 50 gm purchased at the Lil Flea and Marc Jacobs Daisy fragrance in 100 gm. Both the variants are similar in every respect except the fragrance. 

To use, simply scoop out a dollop onto a loofah and lather away on a dampened body. The fragrance of either of the variants isn't overpowering and doesn't linger around after the shower. 

The whipped soap, enriched with skin loving oils & butters lathers well, provides great cleansing and provides light hydration. For my dry/dehydrated skin, I would require to provide further moisturization after. 

My favorite of the two is the lavender lemon variant. I love the mild yet refreshing fragrance which also seemed to last longer than its Daisy counterpart! I particularly love using it to unwind after a stressful day!

If you are looking to have a spa-esque experience at home, go for Gia Bath & Body Works whipped creme soap!!