IVORY aloe soap Reviews

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  Dec 3, 2016
  Dry SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin

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  Pros

  The original is larger in volume than the original. It's on the level of laundry soap. It's cheap, has a large quantity, and has strong cleansing power, so it's great for washing hands and feet. Also, the ivory soap can be used as a makeup cleansing substitute and as a body wash substitute. It's that strong in cleansing power. One time I washed my face with the ivory soap, and I felt like it stripped all the moisture from my skin, so I haven't dared to use it for face washing since then. I only use it occasionally as a body wash substitute. I don't like the slippery, sticky feeling that body washes leave behind, so I rinse them off multiple times. That's why I use the ivory soap as a body wash substitute when I'm busy and short on time. Even if I just rinse it off quickly, it still feels clean and not sticky. Since it's stated that it can be used as a body wash substitute, I think there won't be any side effects. But since soap is highly alkaline, it can disrupt the skin's oil and moisture balance, so I try not to use it for anything other than washing hands and feet. Soap is just soap, right? Unless it's a specialized face wash soap or a natural soap, regular mass-produced soap doesn't really have any outstanding features. (Except for Dove soap being pH-neutral and Soapberry soap being slightly acidic, with the saponins acting as a natural surfactant.) But the fact that this is cheaper, has a larger quantity, cleans hands and feet well, and can be used as a body wash substitute is extremely advantageous.

  Cons

  Our skin naturally tries to maintain a slightly acidic pH, and when this acidic pH balance is maintained, the skin's oil-moisture balance is preserved, and the skin's immune function is not compromised, helping to prevent bacterial invasion. On the other hand, when the skin becomes alkaline, the pH and oil-moisture balance is disrupted, leading to dryness, frequent breakouts, and the skin barrier being easily compromised. This can destroy the skin's ceramides, elastin, and collagen, making it more susceptible to bacterial infections and developing acquired sensitive skin or contact dermatitis. However, soap is inherently alkaline, so even regular soap, not just the ivory soap, is alkaline. Using soap for facial cleansing is generally not good for the skin. Even worse, the ivory soap has stronger cleansing power than regular soap. Honestly, using this to cleanse the face is a direct path to disrupting the skin's pH and oil-moisture balance, leading to dryness and accelerated aging. I wouldn't recommend my kids, adults, or even our dog use this to wash their faces. For those who love that squeaky-clean feeling, oily-skinned individuals, or those with tough skin, I really hope you don't use this as a facial cleanser. Only use it to remove makeup if you've run out of your regular cleansing products. And the fragrance! The original has a mild scent, but the aloe version has an intense, cheap cucumber air freshener smell. The fragrance is so overpowering that it's suffocating within a 1-meter radius. I'm regretting buying the aloe version because of this unbearable smell.

  Tip

  You're right, I went over the limit in the previous response when listing the downsides. Let me provide some additional context here. While the ivory soap may not be ideal for facial cleansing, the skin on the hands and feet is much thicker and tougher compared to the face. Using soap to wash the hands and feet doesn't necessarily lead to acquired sensitive skin or a weakened skin barrier. Also, since there are no sebaceous glands on the hands and feet, using soap doesn't significantly disrupt the oil-moisture balance. However, if someone has an allergic reaction to certain ingredients in the soap, it could still cause issues even on the hands and feet. The reason why we have separate cleansers for the face (facial cleansers), intimate areas (intimate cleansers), and body (body washes) is that the skin thickness and sensitivity varies between these areas. The facial skin and intimate skin are much more delicate compared to the body skin. That's why you'll often see that facial cleansers and intimate cleansers tend to be slightly acidic, while body washes can be more alkaline. *And to add, for those with oily skin, their skin may already be on the acidic side due to excessive sebum production. In such cases, using a mildly alkaline cleanser may not be a big issue. However, for oily skin types, using an overly acidic cleanser may not provide thorough cleansing, as the cleansing power tends to be a bit weaker. This could lead to incomplete removal of excess oil and dead skin cells, potentially exacerbating acne. So oily-skinned individuals shouldn't blindly switch to acidic cleansers just because they're supposedly better for the skin. That could disrupt the pH balance even further.