What's Really in Your Soap? (And Why It Matters)

Ever read the label on your soap? If you’ve got drugstore brands sitting in your shower, there’s a good chance they’re packed with stuff you’ve never heard of—and wouldn’t want on your skin if you knew what it was. 

Here’s the truth most commercial soap brands won’t tell you:

Their “soap” isn’t really soap. It’s detergent. The same kind of stuff found in dish soap or laundry detergent. A cocktail of chemicals built to lather fast, smell strong, and last forever on the shelf — but not to care for your skin.

Let’s break it down:

❌ Parabens

• What they are: Synthetic preservatives used to extend shelf life.
• Why it's a problem: Linked to hormone disruption and skin irritation. The more you expose your skin (and bloodstream) to parabens, the more you risk long-term health effects.

❌ Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) / Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)

• What they are: Harsh foaming agents.
• Why it's a problem: These strip your skin’s natural oils, which leads to dry, itchy, and sometimes even cracked skin — especially if you’re showering multiple times a day after training.

❌ Synthetic Fragrance

• What it is: A proprietary mix of chemicals that brands don’t have to disclose.
• Why it’s a problem: "Fragrance" can mean dozens of unknown ingredients, many of which are known allergens or endocrine disruptors. This is why some soap gives you headaches, rashes, or worse.

❌ EDTA, Tetrasodium & Other Preservatives

• What they are: Used to prevent spoilage and improve texture.
• Why it's a problem: They’re not inherently “evil,” but frequent exposure can cause sensitivity and skin imbalance — especially on already stressed skin (sweaty, chafed, rolled-on, chalked-up skin).

❌ Petroleum-Derived Ingredients

• What they are: Cheap fillers derived from crude oil.
• Why it’s a problem: They may create a temporary "smooth" feel, but they can clog pores and offer no real benefits to your skin.

✅ What You’ll Find in Cruel Bloom Soap Company Bars

• Plant-Based Oils & Butters: Like olive, coconut, and shea to gently cleanse and nourish skin.
• Skin-Safe Fragrance Oils: Carefully selected to avoid toxins or irritants.
• All-Natural Additives: Like pine tar, colloidal oatmeal, and clays for functional benefits like exfoliation, detox, and soothing irritation.
• Handcrafted in Small Batches: Every bar is mixed, poured, cured, wiped, and boxed by hand.
• No Mystery Chemicals: If it’s in the bar, it’s on the label. Period.

You work hard. Your skin does too.
Don’t wash it down with a chemical cocktail.

Train Hard. Clean Up Without Compromise.