Bar Soap? A Big No-No

I have had acne issues through most of my life and used every prescription drug on the market. Eventually the acne cleared, but the random breakouts remained for years. I never knew that the bar soaps used to clean my body and face daily had zero effect on eliminating breakouts.

One of the most important facts I have learned in cosmetics is that regular bar soap has little effectiveness in removing oils and cleaning pores. You must use a designated face wash or product meant to remove oils and dirt for maximum cleanliness. The reason is that ingredients found in bar soap differentiate from those in average face wash. Typical soaps are made from palm or coconut oils. The key ingredient that you should look for in a face wash is Sodium Laureth Sulfate.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate is not only the main ingredient in face washes, but also shampoos. The chemical breaks down oils and dirt in the hair just like it does on the face. This is why products exist on the market designed for use on your face, hair, and even body. The face wash I use and recommend is Clinique Liquid Face Wash Extra – Strength (it also comes in a bar form). I will write more about ingredients in future blogs, but for now understand that ingredients are very important. Take a look at the multitude of face, hair, and body products the next time you visit the grocery, department, or drug store.