PattyBelle has recently delivered a Bath and Beauty product that helps to accentuate the skin’s natural glow! Soaps were long eliminated by facial cleansers because of its strong alkaline level, harsh texture and excessive dehydration. However, not all soaps contain chemicals that damage the skin.
Soaps nowadays are newly formulated to suit different skin types and tackle skin problems such as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and other impurities. Soapberry Misa Jade Soap, a natural cleanser made from soapberry pure extracts, pearl powder and plant extracts, does the opposite of what commercial soaps usually do – Soapberry Missa Jade Soap helps to replenish skin moisture and eliminate existing blemishes using natural ingredients!
Soap Facts
Soapberry, also called Wu Huan Zhi ( “無患子“ ) in Chinese, is the common name of sapindus, a kind of shrub that contains saponin, a natural surfactant. The seeds of soapberry are crushed to make soap. In the early years, the Chinese discovered the benefits of soapberry extracts, which were traditionally used for medical remediation and cleansing. Later, the soapberry soap was recognized for its natural beautifying properties and became a staple environmentally friendly beauty product among women. According to the review at PattyBelle, the Soapberry Misa Jade Soap was even included in Empress Dowager Cixi’s daily beauty ritual!
First Impression
The Soapberry Misa Jade Soap came in a dainty box and was nicely cling-wrapped to prevent skin contact before using. The soap emanated a pleasant flowery fragrance that was not too overwhelming for people who dislike pungent scents. I was initially sceptical to use soap on my face because it is perceived (and commonly misinterpreted!) to be damaging to the facial skin. However, I’d decided to give it a try after reading the beautifying benefits online. Maybe, this could be a solution to my oily skin and stubborn blackheads after all!
Experience with Soapberry Misa Jade Soap
The first grip on the soap felt a tad too oily but as soon as you rinse it with water, the soap lathers up easily. I caught a whiff of the soothing flowery fragrance and it felt therapeutic when the soap brushed my skin. For a person who has been using liquid cleanser for nearly 15 years, I found the squeaky after-feeling slightly uncomfortable but the irritation waned when I got used to it after a few days. Moreover, my face did not feel taut or dry; unlike commercial soaps that dehydrate the skin. The lingering soapberry fragrance after cleansing is rather refreshing too!
Results
I’d diligently used the soap twice a day, once in the morning and at night, for 14 days to measure its effectiveness on eliminating blemishes. For the first week, my skin texture still remained a little dry but some dark spots had faintly vanished. My T-zone face area became less oily but there were still sights of blackheads and sometimes, whiteheads. At the end of the product trial, the blemishes on my face became less apparent but the blackheads were still visible.
Verdict
Soapberry Misa Jade Soap is worth a try because it is made from natural ingredients and contains beautifying properties that tackles stubborn facial problems. The existence of glycerine in the soapberry soap is known to attract moisture to our skin, leaving it hydrated and soft. For young ladies with acne-prone or sensitive skin, fear not! The soap is gentle enough to be used on the face without clogging the pores.
During my experience of using the soapberry soap, I’ve stopped using my regular skin-care products. Although the instructions on the box did not clarify the need of using toner and moisturizer after cleansing, I still did so. To my relief, the soap did not react negatively to other skin care products and there were almost no breakouts during the 14 days. However, the results of using the soap will vary according to skin adaptability and usage duration. Remember to always test a new skin-care product on the back of your palm before using it on the face!
Pros: Natural beautifying properties, affordable, long product-span (3 years), lathers up easily, soothing fragrance.
Cons: Will leave ‘squeaky’ feeling after cleansing (but does not last long).
Caution: If your skin is showing signs of redness or swelling, stop using the product at once and seek medical attention.
Price: RM 20.50
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Disclosure: We received the soap as a review item.
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