Natural, transparent soap is considerably milder than opaque soap.  Although all handmade soaps retain their naturally formed glycerine component, transparent soap has added glycerine to increase its humectant properties.  It also contains sucrose, a natural preservative that enhances and prolongs the moisturising elements in the base oils.  Because of the presence of natural additives, a transparent bar of soap contains only 50 - 60% of actual soap in contrast to opaque soap that contains 80 -90%.  This difference explains why transparent bars have a shorter life span in your shower and sink.  Even though both transparent and opaque soap have about the same pH value, transparent soap rinses off the skin much more easily.  This accounts for its exceptional mildness.  Many people who suffer form skin disorders such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis have found our transparent soap to be non-irritating and extremely beneficial in the healing process of their skin.