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They don't just strip the moisture, but they also change the pH of your skin, making the skin feel tight and flaky after a wash. Squeaky clean doesn't equal to healthy skin! You can still have clean skin without washing your face off. Folks with acne should be wary of bar soaps (or beauty bars) as they have ingredients that can clog pore and used soap bars are notorious for being a breeding ground for bacteria (not something acne sufferers would want on their skin!). However, most shower gels, liquid hand washes and liquid facial cleansers have a more acidic pH - which suits the skin. What you should be looking for is a gentle cleanser with a good pH that will not dry out the skin too much after washing. You don't want to use harsh substances on the face, particularly if you have sensitive skin. How about those supermarket liquid cleansers (which aren't liquid soaps) but still makes your skin feel dry after washing? Depending on each product and the formulations, some may use SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate), Ammonium Laureth Sulfate or Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate - all of which are drying on the skin because these liquid detergents by their nature are strong surfactants. Although they are not liquid soaps and they aren't too alkaline, they can still manage to dry the skin because of the powerful cleansing ability of the ingredient. Used in small amounts, they shouldn't pose a serious problem. Soaps on the other hand, cannot be acidic as they have to be alkaline by default in order to lather. This doesn't mean you should throw out your soaps (especially if you adore liquid soaps) they make good stain removers on clothes and fabrics so they can still be used for laundry purposes. If you can't bear to part with bar soaps, use it only on your hands. The skin on your face should be treated with care so if you're going to use soap, use it on your hands instead. Always remember to let bar soaps dry occasionally so they don't become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. If you're using it on the body, you shouldn't share it with others in the household. Solution: Use a gentle, water-soluble liquid cleanser (preferably one with a pH range between 4-7). If you wear make-up (particularly silicon-based foundations or water-proof mascaras), use an oil-based cold cream or cream cleanser to gently remove all traces of make-up, then wash off with a water-soluble cleanser. If you want to exfoliate, do not use harsh scrubs (especially if you have sensitive skin, or if you have eczema or rosacea). Use AHA or BHA products if your skin isn't too sensitive (but do not use AHA or BHA products if you're using Retin-A or just had IPL / laser resurfacing / microdermabrasion treatments). I personally prefer amino acid or enzyme based exfoliating gels (it works kind of like a mask/masque), as they're more gentle. Copyright Cyren Organics 
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