I 've mentioned more than once the fact that I like the quality of certain categories of items produced in India: fabrics, clothing, kitchenware, decorations. Most of all, I like their ayurvedic bar soaps.
The ayurvedic soaps are based on the Ayurveda traditional medical system originating in India, and practiced in India and Nepal.
The basic principle of Ayurveda is both to prevent and treat illness by creating balance between body, mind and environment. It does so by using products, mainly (but not only), derived from plants, in combination with other well-known wellness factors such as diet and exercise.
There's quite a variety of ayurvedic hand bar soaps to be found in Health Stores. The stuff is imported, and thus not cheap. Most of them are handmade, and enriched with oils derived from the Tulsi (holy basil) and Neem plants.
They usually come in standard size and mini size (fit for travel). People buy them for their anti- bacterial /anti-fungal properties, and also to treat certain bad skin conditions.
My favorite brand is called Medimix. It is said to be enriched with 18 herbs and some natural oils. I use liquid soap as well, but I won't give this bar soap up as I like its texture and scent.
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