IVORY

aloe soap

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  Dec 3, 2016 (UTC)
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  Pros

  This is bigger than the original - it's like a laundry bar! It's cheap, comes in a large quantity, and has strong cleansing power, making it great for washing hands and feet. The Ivory soap can also be used as a makeup cleanser substitute and even as a body wash alternative. That's how powerful its cleansing ability is. I once tried washing my face with it, but it left my skin feeling tight and stripped of moisture, so I haven't dared to use it on my face since. I occasionally use it as a body wash substitute. I personally dislike the slippery feeling of regular body wash when rinsing, so I often rinse multiple times. That's why I use Ivory soap as a body wash when I'm in a hurry. It rinses off easily and leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean without any residue. Since it's stated that it can be used as a body wash, I figure there won't be any side effects. However, since soap is highly alkaline and can disrupt the skin's oil and moisture balance, I try to limit its use to just washing hands and feet.

  Cons

  Our skin naturally maintains a slightly acidic pH, which helps preserve the oil and moisture balance and prevents bacterial invasion by maintaining the skin's immune system. (Conversely, when the skin becomes alkaline, the pH and oil-moisture balance are disrupted, leading to dryness, frequent blemishes, and a weakened skin barrier. This can result in the destruction of ceramides, elastin, and collagen in the skin, increasing the risk of bacterial infections and potentially causing acquired sensitive skin or contact dermatitis.) However, soap is inherently alkaline, including Ivory soap and others. Using soap for facial cleansing is generally not good for the skin. Ivory soap, in particular, has even stronger cleansing power than regular soap. Honestly, using this for face washing is a shortcut to disrupting your skin's pH and oil-moisture balance, leading to dryness and accelerated aging. Neither children, adults, nor even our family dog should wash their face with this. For those who enjoy that squeaky clean feeling, those with very oily skin, or those with 'steel' skin - please don't use this for facial cleansing. Only use it to remove makeup when you've run out of cleansing foam and have nothing else available. And about the scent - while the original isn't too strong, the aloe version has an overpowering cheap cucumber air freshener smell. The scent is so strong it fills the air within a meter of the soap, making it hard to breathe. I regret buying the aloe version; it's distressing.

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  I exceeded the character limit for the disadvantages section, so I'll add some extra information here. While it's not good for facial cleansing, it's fine for hands and feet. The skin on hands and feet is much thicker and stronger than facial skin, so using soap won't lead to acquired sensitive skin or a weakened skin barrier. Also, hands and feet don't have sebaceous glands, so using soap won't significantly disrupt the oil-moisture balance. However, if you're allergic to specific ingredients in the soap, you might still get pimples on your hands or feet. There's a reason why facial cleansers, intimate washes, and body washes are separate products - the skin thickness varies in different areas, with facial and intimate areas having much more delicate skin than the rest of the body. That's why facial cleansers and intimate washes are often slightly acidic. As a side note, for those with very oily skin, your skin might already be acidic due to excessive sebum production, so using a mildly alkaline cleanser might be okay. While using an acidic cleanser can help maintain hydration, it may not provide deep cleansing, potentially leading to more acne due to inadequate removal of oil, sebum, and dead skin cells. So if you have oily skin, don't switch to an acidic cleanser just because you've heard it's good for your skin. Adding acid to already acidic skin can further disrupt your pH balance.