Decode Your Label: Syndet Soap

Exfoliation: involves the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin’s outermost surface.

Emulsified Scrubs: contain oil-soluble ingredients like fixed oils and butters and an emulsifier to help the ingredients solubilize in the presence of water.

Exfoliants: should be chosen carefully to prevent scratching or tearing the epidermis.

Biodegradable: exfoliants that decompose are less likely to harm aquatic life or damage plumbing.

Preservatives: should be used with any product that either contains water or may be contaminated with water during normal use.

Net Contents:  dense products, such as body scrubs, are considered ”solids” and should declare the net weight on the label rather than volume.