When it came to bathing in America, bars of soap reigned supreme for part of the 19th and much of the 20th century. But by the late 1980s, traditional solid bars of soap started getting some stiff ...

Maybe you love the sensation of cleansing your body with the same smooth, scented bar soap you’ve used since you were a kid. Or maybe you can’t feel fully clean without lathering up with a loofah ...

Body washes offer a hydrating, spa-like experience, while bar soaps carry a nostalgic appeal and cater to normal to oily skin. Factors like skin type, convenience, environmental impact, and cost were ...

Should you be using shower gel or soap? It’s a decades-old debate. With my 15+ years of experience in the business of skincare, I’m here to help you break down pH levels and what they mean, ...

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