If you’re a fan of bar soap, you might want to think twice before using it on your face.
Soap is very drying to the skin and interrupts the skin’s natural functions. The pH of bar soap is so high that it disrupts the delicate pH of our skin.
Basically, bar soap breaks down the skin’s acid mantle. The acid mantle acts as a protective barrier for all sorts of things – it does more than preserve the beauty of our skin. The skin’s acid mantle even has its own microflora that helps protect us. Using a bar of soap disrupts that delicate balance and makes us vulnerable to things that can lead to a host of problems, including acne, eczema, and even wrinkles.
Bar Soap Isn’t the Best at Cleansing
People who are new to skin care may not know one of the golden rules: bar soap doesn’t cleanse as deeply as face wash.
Face washes are designed to help loosen and remove all traces of dirt and makeup. Bar soap, on the other hand, simply doesn’t provide the same level of cleansing power. Especially if you wear heavy makeup or have particularly oily skin.
Over time, the effects of not cleansing your face effectively can cause dull, uneven skin tones, acne, and wrinkles. Bar soap just doesn’t do enough to thoroughly cleanse the face.
Bar Soap Irritates Your Skin Before Exfoliating
Are you a fan of exfoliating? Then you should know that cleansing your skin with bar soap before using your favorite exfoliator can cause serious damage to your skin.
The high pH of soap breaks down the skin’s protective barrier. So when you cleanse with bar soap before exfoliating, whether you use a chemical or physical exfoliator, it can cause a lot of damage to your skin. Exfoliators can cause micro-tears and chemical burns if used with a bar of soap.
Why Face Wash is More Effective than Bar Soap
If you want to cleanse your face without damaging it, use a cleanser or face wash specifically designed for the task. Cleansers are much gentler on the skin and are specifically designed to not strip away its natural oils that provide vital moisture.
Every cleanser formulated by me adjusts to the pH of the user for optimal delivery. Check out my best-selling cleansers on Doctors Preferred and Clinical Results 24|7!
So ditch the bar soap and switch to a face wash – your skin will thank you for it!
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