The hand soaps that you should avoid are hand soaps that contain sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
The bar soaps that are safe are Dr Bronner's Pure Castile Bar soap, Jergens Mild Soap, Dial Antibacterial Deodorant Bar Soap, Basis Sensitive Skin Bar Soap, White Rain Soap and Dove Beauty Bar Soap.
The soap that does not have side effects is Glycerin soap which is a more gentle soap that is made using all natural ingredients.
The number one ingredient in soap is oils and fats which include coconut oil, palm oil, olive oil, shea butter and castor oil.
Soap require three things to become soap which include oil, water and lye.
It is the chemical reaction between the 3 ingredients that turns them into soap.
Most soap also has other ingredients added to provide benefits to the soap, or to color or scent it.
The ingredients you should avoid in soap for sensitive skin are perfumes, parabens, sodium laureth sulfate, sulfates, phthalates, Triclosan, alcohol, dioxane, Methylisothiazolinone & methylchloroisothiazolinone, urea, formaldehyde polyethylene glycol and other preservatives.
The ingredient in soap that irritates skin is sodium Lauryl Sulfate which is a detergent that is found in bar soap and liquid soaps.
The sodium Lauryl Sulfate can cause allergic reactions and is also an irritant so it should be avoided in people with sensitive skin and for those that are at risk of developing skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
The healthiest soap to use is White Rain soap, Dove Bar Soap, Dr Bronner's Pure Castile Liquid Soap, Rooted Beauty Bar Soap, method body wash, Mrs. Meyers Body Wash, Tree to Tub Gentle Body Wash for very sensitive skin, SheaMoisture African Black Soap, Spinster Sisters Co. Bar Soap and Oars + Alps Exfoliating Bar Soap.
The best alternative for soap is vinegar, hot water, lemon juice, baking soda, ascorbic acid, coffee powder and even grapefruit extract.
These are good and safe natural alternatives to soap which is even healthy and safer for those people with acne and sensitive skin.
When you stop using soap on your body your body will eventually buildup oils and dirt as well as germs that are not washed away with just water.
Eventually that oil, dirt, germs etc will cause skin irritation and skin breakdown.
It's okay to go without soap for a few days unless you're really dirty but you should use soap mostly when showering or bathing to stay clean and to get rid of germs.
Without the use of soap the skin would become oily or dry and become infected with fungus or yeast and then bacteria.
The dirt on the skin could then cause warty growths.
When using soap on your body when bathing or showering you should also ensure the soap is rinsed off.
Leftover soap and hair products can create skin irritation and blocked pores.
You could also be inadvertently causing acne if you're not rinsing the soap off well enough when bathing or showering.
This mistake is one of the most frequent bathing and showering mistakes.
If you struggle with breakouts on your back, it may be from your hair products or soap.
If you're looking for something eco friendly and sustainably made to cleanse dirt from your body, basic bar soap is best.
If you need skin hydration, serious exfoliation, or acne treatment during your shower, a body wash or shower gel might be the better choice.
Water alone can not effectively remove dirt, oils, and sweat, while soap and shower gel can help eliminate odor-causing bacteria.
Hair care can also be affected, as water-only showers may not effectively clean or remove built-up oils and residues, leaving hair feeling greasy, heavy, or unclean.