Bath Soap

Bar or Lotion Bath Soap?

The first thing that you need to ask yourself when it comes to purchasing bath soap is, what kind do you want? Since this item comes both in traditional bar form as well as in a lotion, you need to decide based upon your lifestyle and preferences which is going to work better for you.

Bar

Bar soaps are great for men and women who are on the go and don't feel like they have the sort of personality that involves pampering. Never indulge in bubble baths? Like to smell clean more than you like to smell flowery? If this is the case, then you just may be the bar bath soap type.

This is not to say that using bath soaps gives you no options. Many companies, from Wal-Mart to Crabtree & Evelyn, have come out with fun and scented bar soaps that are perfect for your time in the tub. However, bars also tend to be associated with more of a busy lifestyle, with their simpleness and reliability.

Almost always considered inexpensive in the long run, bar soaps can indeed be more cost effective; however they can also end up being an equal expense to their liquid counterpart.

Another downside to bar soaps is that they tend to leave more soap scum in the bath or shower than liquids do.

Lotion

The lotion bath soap is a great find for a gift, as it often comes in imaginative packaging and in a variety of scents and variations. Lotion bath soap also works well for those who have always been uncomfortable with the concept of sharing and can't imagine using a bar of soap that has been on someone else's body. The lotion option allows a family to share one kind of bath soap without spreading germs and annoyances to each other.

While lotions may cause you to use an excessive amount of product just by the way that they are designed, it is possible to use conservatively. If you use moderation, they will last as long as a bar and actually preserve much better. Many people enjoy how easily lotion bath soap can travel and how it stays cleaner and useful for a longer period.

Allergic to Bath Time?

Unfortunately, for thousands of Americans, the concern is not what type of soap to use, but which products can be used as all. A fair amount of people can be moderately to severely allergic to common bath soaps, not to mention laundry detergents and kitchen or bathroom cleaning products. For the person who has an allergy, it is important to find a bath soap that will still be comforting and effective without becoming a major irritant.

A lot of allergy-prone people enjoy the quality of goat's milk soap, which is a mild formula that works great for sensitive skin while still being trendy, fashionable, and a great gift for others.

Others use baby soap, which again is perfect for sensitive skin with its gentle formulations.

If you find that you get an allergy to your bath soap or any other skincare or cosmetic product, discontinue use immediately and see a dermatologist if the situation does not clear up on its own within a week.

What Type Of Skin?

Determining your skin type will help you to prevent allergies or other surprise skin reactions to your bath soap or any other skin related product.

Normal Skin

If you have normal skin, then you are extremely lucky! This means that your skin has the perfect balance of moisture and oils, leaving you with the luxury of being able to enjoy all of the adorable scented and colored soaps out there without worrying about irritants.

Sensitive Skin

If you are rash prone or have skin that stings easily when using various bath products, then chances are you have sensitive skin. Sensitive skinned folks often have to be extra careful with any bath or beauty products that they encounter, and it is usually wise to stick to organic, natural, or extremely simple soaps and cleansers.

Oily Skin

Finally, oily skin can compel people who carry this skin type to want to cleanse more often and more vigorously. It is important that you realize this is not good for your skin, and instead you should try and find a bath soap specifically formulated for oily skin. Having oily skin does not mean that you have to scrub harder or more frequently. You just need to find a formulation that works well for you.