Bath Soaps
Health Tip #12, 14 November1996
Basic Facts About Soap
Why does my skin sometimes become dry after I wash?
Soap can penetrate the outer surface of the skin and wash away the lipid film and cause your skin to become dry. Apply a moisturizer to soothe your skin.
Why does skin sometimes still feel oily after I wash?
If your skin already tends to be oily, and you wash your skin with soap, your sebaceous glands are actually stimulated to produce even more oil to compensate. So, you see, this becomes a vicious cycle. If you choose to continue to use soap, choose a pH-balanced soap, not an alkaline one. You want to preserve the natural acidity of your skin.
What are some alternatives to soap?
You can also cleanse with oil or cream. These washing tools clean efficiently. You may want to finish this kind of cleansing with tonic or freshener. Most women do not feel that this leaves their skin clean, though.
Is liquid soap better than bar soap?
Studies have not been able to show that liquid soap is more beneficial to us. However, it has been shown that a bar soap, even those containing germicides, were swarmed with microorganisms after a week�s use in a public washroom. These studies did not show if soap actually transmits germs to humans or were any danger to us. Researches found no detectable level of bacteria. Liquid soap remained uncontaminated.
|