If you've decided cleaning your skin with just soap and water is the way forward, Zeichner tells Self that you need to find and use soaps that contain gentle cleansers which are able to respect the delicate balance of your skin. Even better, if you're really thinking about using soap to clean your skin, pick up a bar, instead of a bottle, of soap, instead. Doctor Sarah Villafranco tells Mind Body Green, "Many liquid soaps, even from natural brands, are packed with drying chemicals, surfactants, and preservatives that I'd rather avoid. Bar soap is made with sodium hydroxide, but when the formulation is done right, the sodium hydroxide disappears and you're left only with soap molecules and moisturizing glycerin."
She adds, "Studies about bar soap show that while you may find some bacteria on the bar's surface, it is highly unlikely to cause disease and doesn't stick around after you wash your skin with the bar." Phew! In the end, whatever you decide to use, don't wash your face too aggressively, because too much scrubbing can lead to red, angry, and irritated skin.
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