Bar Soap ,Body Wash, or Shower Gel ?

Choosing the best cleanser for your body comes down to what's best for your skin type and your personal preference. Find out how to choose the right product for you.

Standing in the skin and beauty aisle at the drugstore store can seem overwhelming. Bar soaps, body washes, and shower gels all compete for your attention and your money. How can you find the best soap for your skin?

Whether you choose a bar or a bottle, many body cleansers may all have the same effect. These products remove dirt, bacteria, and — unfortunately — some or all of your natural body oils.

Most soaps and body washes remove the oils that keep skin soft and naturally moisturized. Removing that oil makes your skin dryer. One solution is to look for products that state that they are moisturizing. “Many body washes leave a layer of moisturizer on the skin that helps to replenish the oils removed

In a Lather Over Lather
Despite what many bath product commercials may suggest, you do not need a lot of foam to get clean. In fact, avoiding lather might be your best bet, especially if you are worried about dry skin.
The non-soap cleansers that also do not foam tend to leave more of your natural oils behind and thus are less drying

A Conversation About Film
the term “film” can have several different meanings, but we usually think of it as a thin layer of oil deposited by bar soap or body wash. It forms a barrier to seal in moisture and, as long as this doesn’t lead to a breakout or make you feel greasy, it’s perfectly fine. Both soap and body wash can leave a film, she says, adding to beware of soaps that leave no film. Soaps that strip off all your oil, making you feel squeaky clean but leaving no moisture barrier, are harsher than those that leave a film.

The Facts About Bar Soap
Many people believe that a simple bar soap is the best body cleanser. However, bar soaps may be unpleasantly drying,  The most important step you can take is to check the ingredients for lye.

Deodorant soaps and lye soaps tend to strip the skin’s oils and do not replace them. If your skin is really oily, then that is not a problem, “If you use these relatively harsh soaps and your skin becomes dry, you will need to moisturize afterwards.”

If you like using a bar soap, it’s better to choose a beauty bar, which tends to be more moisturizing that regular bar soaps.

The Best Body Cleanser for You
Though oily skin can withstand the effects of most body wash products, all skin typescan benefit from these tips:

• Choose a mild cleanser that does not contain lye.
• Use cool or warm water when bathing, never hot.
• Use a moisturizer immediately after drying off.
• Don’t over-cleanse — this can lead to dryness.
• Watch out for signs of dryness, including redness, itching, and flaking.