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HAVE you been using a soap bar to wash your face regularly? We all have heard that using a soap bar to cleanse or wash your face is unhealthy and damaging to our face skin. From our mother to dermatologists, everyone suggests including anything in our skincare but never washing our face with soaps. But do you know why exactly they say so? Soap bars when used on the face can be as harmful as the accumulation of dirt and oil on the face. It is one of the skincare mistakes that we should avoid. According to Healthline, traditional bar soaps aren’t a good choice for your face, even if they smell fantastic and are great for your body. Here are some potential reasons why you should never wash your face with a soap bar.


1. Damages The Skin

Soap bars are infused with chemicals that can be harsh and have the ability to damage your skin. Regular use of soap on the skin's face can rip off the natural oils, making the skin dry and dull.

2. Dry Skin

Using soaps on your face can rip off the natural oils from the skin. Soaps contain caustic acid, which can hinder face oil production, making the skin dehydrated.

3. Sensitive

Using soap bars frequently on the face can also lead to the washing off of natural lipids of the skin. Natural lipids are responsible for protecting the skin from harmful chemicals and bacteria. This can lead to increased bacteria and oil over the skin, making the skin sensitive and unhealthy.

4. Disturbs The pH Balance

According to the National Institute of Health, normal healthy skin has a potential hydrogen (pH) range of 5.4-5.9 and normal bacterial flora. The use of soap with high pH causes an increase in skin pH, which in turn causes an increase in dehydrative effect, irritability and alteration in bacterial flora.

5. Blocks Pores

Using soaps regularly to wash your face can lead to blocking the pores on the skin. The majority of soap bars contain fatty acids that get accumulated in the pores and clog them.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)