This video may create a bit of a discussion, and it already has in YouTube because a lot of you may disagree with me. And that’s okay, that’s what my blog is all about – I’m not always right! I can only give you what my personal experiences have been and what I’ve researched so I love it when other personal experiences come through in the comments.
I’ve never had any luck with using bar soap on my face, no matter what brand it is and how natural it is. There’s something about what they use to make it into a bar that strips the natural oils off my face and leaves it dry. I’m happy to be proved wrong though, I’d love to try something that actually doesn’t do that. Although to be honest, I’d prefer to find a natural cleanser in a bottle, simply because it’s easier to travel with and carry around.
Do you use a bar soap cleanser? Let us know about it! Write a comment in the box below.
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I agree, I wish that bar soap can work for me but I found my skin got worse when I did.
I used one from the supermarket called Priya, it seemed to be quite natural except for the “fragrance”. I also ordered Marseille soap which was supposed to be natural but was full of harmful ingredients, which was annoying, so I just used it as normal body soap.
I’m not giving up yet and I want to try Suki sensitive cleansing bar.
I generally don’t like using bar soaps either, but i did find a bar soap that didn’t dry out my skin. its also a Dead Sea mineral mud soap by Beyond Skincare (Beyondproducts.com), so I’d try that bar soap if you’re up to it one last time. Their masks are great too, but I’ve stopped using the bar soap, just because I don’t like the way it gets after you’ve used it for a while. Also, Beyond Skincare products are only in supply for limited amounts of time during the year, and that frustrated me. I think it can get a little expensive too. Anyway, I’m trying to find the perfect skin care line for me, that won’t dry out my wallet. I’m currently using Dr. Denese because my mom gave me a set of her products. Its not all natural, but it is helping improve the condition of my skin…for the time being.
Have you tried any Moogoo products? (www.moogoo.com.au) They make some fantastic, all natural products for dry skin. I use their Milk Wash in the shower and as a cleanser, and it sounds pretty similar to your Philosophy Cleanser: http://www.moogoo.com.au/shop/categories/Milk-Wash/
It’s very gentle, washes everything off and smells too yummy! Pretty cheap too – $17 for a 500mL.
i have been using bar soaps for like a year now. it is likas papaya soap so it’s known to be very drying but i still use it and just use lotion as always,
Try aveeno oatmeal soap or for a natural cleanser try desert essence thoroughly clean face wash
Try a bar of handmade soap that is superfatted. What this means is that a lye discount is used by the soaper to leave some of the natural oils behind. Ours are superfatted and may or may not be good on your face. Each individual has different skin characteristics, so one size doesn’t fit all. I’d love for you to try our soaps, but there’s a team on Etsy called “safeteam”. If you go to Etsy and do a search for “safeteam”, you will find over 100 members that are very professional and serious about the proper manufacturing of our soaps. We are not a fly by night group, but a serious one!
PS. Find a soap that works and try to stick with it. Each time you change your soap, your face has to adjust to it. Some take longer than others!!
Dancinggal- Yep! My grandma told me all about moogoo, I looked into it a while ago but it contains coconut oil which clogs me up big time. I might look into it again though
Ken- Thanks, I’ll look up safeteam and see if I can get a hold of one of your soaps.
Hey Fran, I didn’t realise coconut oil would clog you up! I’m using Sapoderm right now (in a soap bar form!) to combat my stubborn acne, which contains coconut oil. It cleared up both my brothers’ acne really well, but seems to be taking longer for me. Might be something in this… However, Milk Wash is a great basic cleanser for me. I was getting better results with it than the Sapoderm.
have you tried Aleppo soap?
this is inci:
SODIUM LAURATE (HUILE DE BAIE DE LAURIER 80%), SODIUM OLIVATE (HUILE D’OLIVE), AQUA, SODIUM HYDROXYDE TRACES (SOUDE PROVENANT DU SEL MARIN).
Unfortunately for me I have EXTREMLY oily skin on my tzone, and normal to dry skin on my cheeks, and I’d like to experience normal to dry skin all over my face because oily skin does get a bit annoying, or REALLY annoying. I’ve tried many bar soaps in the past such as Dudu osun bar soap, and dove. They I believe are both more suited for dry skin than oily in my opinion, and that’s what they state they are for on the information, lol. I have not found one thing that can help with my oily t zone, after 30 minutes the oil returns. I wish there was that one special bar soap that can get rid of it because I enjoy using bar soaps more than the normal cleanser. I currently use Spectro Jel for combination skin, and its alright, the only thing I like about it is that it doesn’t break me out, and it doesn’t burn my skin.
Fran, you should try Erno Laszlo’s mud soap, it’s almost 100% natural and very gentle and non-drying. Also, I recently started using products from Lush with amazing results. So far I’ve tried dark angels
cleanser and ocean salt as an exfoliator. All of the ingredient are natural and safe. You should look into into it.
Zia from Whole foods here in the US. I’m sure it is sold in Australia. It is for normal skin. It is amazing I love it, I also use their toner.
I use a bar soap that is almost 100% natural, it is made of fruit extracts, olive oil, lavender, although it does conatin salicilyc acid which quite dries but it stops acne. It worked and even lightened my scars!
hey jean! i am glad i heard somebody using a fruit soap just like me. Im just wondering if the one you are using, which is papaya based fights acne away? Or if you ever had acne, and bad red spots, did the soap remove it or lightened it in some way?
I’ve never found a bar soap that works for me either (too drying or leaves a film). It would be interesting to find one, but as you say, a bottled cleanser is generally easier to use and travel with.
I have had some luck with clear glycerin bars- they clean better that the lotion soaps but are not caustic and drying like real bar soaps.
Fran
My forehead is breaking out pretty bad…again.
I have been using Panoxyl, and I’ve seen okay results, but I still have pimples. I was considering trying the Cetaphil antibacterial bar. I read some reviews and 98% of people (out of 87 people) said it worked wonderfully for moderate to severe acne. I have been using Panoxyl for about a month and a half and it did clear my acne up, but it all came back. I wash my face morning and night and never skip and haven’t changed my routine at all.
Should I try using a cleansing bar instead of a cream cleanser?
Thank you loads for your help!
I’ve been using Likas papaya soap for a month and it works quite well on my skin. I like how it deeply cleans my skin without drying it (some people say it dries out your skin but I don’t really think so)
It is good at oil-control and it reduces breakouts too. Recommended it to some of my friends and all of them like it.
I used to use Clinique face soap. It is ok and quite mild. Just not as good as Likas..and Likas is much cheaper.
I’ve recently switched to bar soap for face and body, about 3 months now. And I love it! By bar “soap” I don’t mean commercially produced detergents made with petroleum products and sulfates and chemicals cut into bars.
I use a handmade cold-processed olive or goat milk soap. I check the ingredients carefully to make sure there is nothing synthetic. Even so-called “gentle” or “natural” soaps have additives and sometimes preservatives so play detective if you have to.
I’ve found these real soaps it be very nourishing for my skin. Face: Oily/Combo, frequent breakouts, occasional dry patches, clogged pores. Gross, I know. My body skin is dry dry dry. Occasional eczema.
Many years ago, I used Clinique soaps (Drying, stripping, didn’t help my acne), numerous gel liquid cleansers for my skin type (too harsh or left a film or just didn’t DO anything), Cleansers with hydroxy or glycolic (fairly good). I’ve tried Kiss My Face Olive soaps, but they left a film and was actually a little drying. I found and stayed with Desert Essence Tea Tree wash for a couple years because it seemed safe and controlled my oil without being drying. Then I looked for something that would do more or make my skin feel nicer.
So handmade soaps with good ingredients, either olive or goat milk, have balanced the skin on my face, it feels soft and have had fewer breakouts that don’t stick around for long. My body rarely needs moisturizer, it feels a ton better. Goat milk is very moisturizing and naturally exfoliating, I think. So, yes, I’m now a BIG BIG fan.
Sorry for the long-winded response but I hope my experience helps.
I’ve been reading about experiences that people have with bar soap and I can also add to that list. It just simply dries out my skin.
But about a year ago now I was introduced to some very special skin care products that not only keep my skin from drying out, they also feed my skin with the essential nutrients it needs.
As your skin ages, as everyone’s does, this particular skin care range gives you total protection and the ingredients in it are even safe enough to eat. There are absolutely no harmful chemicals in it.
The products last for ages. I have been using my tube of moisturizer since April and there is still a little left in it. The other thing is that it works out very reasonable too. Pop over to my website and see what it is I use.
Sorry I forgot to actually give you the name of my website. http://www.clean-skin-site.com
I’m sure this will help a lot of people.
Lesley
We produce a superfatted soap bar made from coconut & palm oil with no added fragrance or anything else. I never formulated this as a face soap, but more a No Fragrance bar for those with sensitive skin. Anyway, a lot of customers use this No Fragrance bar as a face wash, and rave about it, saying that it is very moisturising for their face and does a great job in cleansing.
I have been using FaceDoctor bar soap for about a year now. It works great! It has Seabuckthorn oil in it. Check out thier website facedoctor.com! I am still looking for the perfect moisterizer tho, Im hoping BeeYummy will be it!
Try the unscented goat milk soap from Creamery Creek Farm. Their prices are great and the soaps are gentle
and non-drying and big chunky bars.Check out the web site creamerycreek.com
I always have problems with either acne or black head and or dry skin…It drives me nuts…I have been using Dove bar soap(sensitive skin) for over 2years now and my face has still not improve…Any suggestions Guys??
Hey Fran, you say you’re not happy with your current face wash gel called purity made simple, because it’s not natural, is they a natural face wash gel we can all use as I would like natural too?? Something as natural as the Bee Yummy brand sounds awesome, what are your thoughts?
Do what humans did for thousands of years, which gave us a perfectly functioning outer organ, skin…wash with water only. Soaps remove very valuble natural oils and other components from your skin, eventually causing your stratum corneum to function improperly and unable to fight off bacteria on its own. Or, check out the cosmetic safety database by Googleing it.
@ Brandon: I’d wash with water only, but if I do so, my pores would get clogged and then an acne breakout. We need to wash our face with soap too.
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