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Bar vs. Liquid Soap

Guess how much real soap is in your dispenser?

Liquid soap is a standard in many bathrooms. It’s practical, modern, and often pleasantly scented.
But have you ever wondered how much actual soap is really inside?

Graphic comparing soap content in liquid soap vs. bar soap in the bathroom

Liquid soap: lots of water, little soap

Most liquid soaps consist mainly of water and additives. The actual soap content – the part that cleans – is often only about 10–20% (patents.google.com).
The rest? Water, preservatives, thickeners, fragrances, dyes…

In many products, you’ll find ingredients like:

  • Water (aqua)
  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Glycerin
  • Preservatives (e.g. sodium benzoate)
  • Fragrances or dyes

So basically, you’re paying mostly for water and packaging – not for actual soap.

Bar soap: the pure soap experience

In contrast, traditional bar soap contains a much higher soap content – often 80–90% (soapguild.org).
It’s made through the saponification of plant-based or animal fats – without unnecessary additives.

What’s more, bar soap is usually much more economical.

And what about storage? That’s where SAVONT comes in:
With the magnetic soap holder from SAVONT, your soap bar floats neatly above the sink or in the shower – clean, dry, and always within reach. No slippery soap residue, no wet dish or messy shelf.

Why bar soap is the better choice

  • More actual soap content: better cleaning
  • Less packaging: often just paper instead of plastic
  • Fewer chemicals: simpler, more natural formulas
  • More economical: one bar lasts longer
  • Clean storage: with the magnetic soap holder from SAVONT

Conclusion

If you care about effectiveness, less plastic, and a simple, clean product – bar soap is the way to go.
And if you want to be smart about it: SAVONT makes it a stylish eye-catcher – and a true organizer in your bathroom.