Choosing the right soap

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Choosing the right soap Which is the best soap
for oily skin and best soap for dry skin
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How does skin care soap work?

• You will be able to choose the best soap for your
  skin in India, once you understand how soap
  cleans your skin. Our skin produces natural oil,
  commonly known as sebum. Dirt from the
  environment and sweat mixes with the sebum and
  deposits on your skin. It clogs the pores on your
  skin and simple water cannot clean this dirt.
  Soaps have surfactants that dissolve the oil and
  dirt on the skin, which then easily washes away
  with water. Some soap also has exfoliating
  properties of removing dead cells from the skin.

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Parameters to choose the best soap for skin in
India

• There are a few parameters that everyone must
  consider while choosing the best soap in India
  for themselves. However, there are parameters
  that are specific to each person. We have broadly
  categorized the parameters into the following so
  that you appreciate the various types of soaps
• Skin Type - Everyones skin secretes varying
  levels of sebum and accordingly the best soap for
  oily skin varies from the best soap for dry skin.
  For your skin type, you need to consider certain
  specific parameters to choose the best bath soap
  for daily use in India.
• Gender Males and females have different types
  of skin and hence the best bathing soap for men
  is not ideal for women and vice versa.
• Skin Problems -Best soaps for skin problems are
  available in the market. These skin care soaps
  are specially formulated to deal with problems
  like acne, fungi, pimples, hyperpigmentation,
  etc.

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Choosing the best skin care soap according to the
skin type

• 1. How to Choose the Best Soap for Oily Skin?
• People with oily skin have overworked sebaceous
  glands and produce excess amounts of sebum. Their
  skin is also prone to acne and hence the best
  soap for oily skin, which is dermatologist
  recommended, also doubles up as the best soap for
  acne. Consider the following points while
  choosing the right soap for pimples and oily
  skin-
• No harsh chemicals
• Gentle Ingredients
• Anti-Acne Ingredients
• Antibacterial properties

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2. How to Choose the Best Soap for Dry Skin?

• As opposed to oily skin, people with dry skin
  have sebum secretion lower than the optimal
  range. This leads to dry, flaky, and itchy skin.
• 1. Emollients with moisturizing
  properties
• 2. Occlusive oils with Moisture
  locking property
• 3. Moisture Magnet

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3. How to choose the best soap for normal skin?
1. pH balanced You are one of those lucky
ones who have balanced sebum production. To
maintain that balance, make sure you use a soap
that keeps the pH of your skin balanced. Usually,
the pH of the skin is slightly acidic, between
4-5. Most soaps are alkaline with a pH between
9-10. Hence, herbal soaps will be the best soap
for skin in India 2. Gentle Normal skin
is balanced in every aspect and you dont have a
problem to cater to. But, to ensure no problem
crops up, you need to retain its balance. A
gentle soap will not hamper the normal
functioning of your skin and keep it hydrated at
all times.
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4. How to choose the best soap for skin
sensitivity?

• Sensitive skin is the toughest to handle as you
  are susceptible to irritations and allergic
  reactions.
• a) No allergens
• If you are allergic to certain ingredients, avoid
  them in your soap for sensitive skin. They can
  flare up your skin and harm it too. People are
  often allergic to perfumes and colors, so it is
  best to avoid them.
• B )Natural Ingredients
• Soap for sensitive skin needs to be really gentle
  and what better than natural ingredients? Look
  for certifications claiming the product to be
  organic and safe for sensitive skin.

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Other factors that everyone should consider while
choosing the best skin care soap

• Use separate soap for your body and face. The
  facial skin is thinner and more sensitive. Using
  body soap on your face can dry it out and make it
  dull too.
• Buy a pH-balanced soap. An ideal soap should be
  slightly acidic with pH levels in the range of
  5-7.
• Check the ingredient list on the back side of the
  packaging. If the description is missing, then it
  is best to avoid using that soap. Natural
  ingredients should be preferred over chemicals.
• Parabens and sulfates are toxic to your skin and
  should be avoided in the soaps.
• In case you are suffering from a skin problem,
  then it is best to consult a doctor. Use the best
  soap for skin problems prescribed by him/her.
• Use soaps that are not a potential hazard to the
  environment. The ingredients and the process of
  manufacturing should be safe and environmentally
  friendly.It may sound weird, but buy soaps that
  are a little hard. Most soft soaps are prone to
  wastage as they dissolve faster and finish off
  sooner. Instead, the harder soaps are better at
  cleaning the skin and do not get wasted easily.