Exfoliating Soap Bars

There are a lot of factors when it comes to finding an exfoliating soap bar that is compatible with your skin type. Sometimes, it’s just easier to use a liquid loofah exfoliating soap. It’s a matter of personal preference; exfoliating bar soap and liquid exfoliants are related products that carry the same health benefits for your skin. The main benefit to bar soap products is that there are more varieties of odor-free soap if that is your skin care preference, where liquid soaps tend to be scented. On the contrary, bar soaps have a greater risk of bacteria growth on the surface when left in moist environments such as the shower. It’s not really enough to be too concerned, but if you’re a germaphobe then you’ll want to take this into account. If you’re concerned about this sort of thing, then you may want to stay away from homemade exfoliating products as well, since you or whoever makes them may not have as clean an environment as a professional soap factory.

If you do decide to go with a bar soap, oatmeal is the most common base. Some soap even comes in oatmeal honey varieties – no, it’s not Cheerios! Another common variety is aloe vera kiwi, which has additional benefits for healthy skin. Whatever the composition or scent, pretty much any exfoliator will have positive therapeutic effects.

Exfoliating soap bars cover the whole gamut of product, price and quality and there can be a lot of information to digest. I’ve even had decent effects from Dove bars I bought in the supermarket. For the best natural, Earth-friendly experience in bath therapeutics, step it up a bit and pick up an item from a professional bath store. I tend to stick to organic oatmeal and with the help of bees, I’ll occasionally get an oatmeal honey variety as it soothes my skin while giving me just a hint of a honey scent. I’m not keen on citrus as it just seems too acidic to me, but that’s probably just psychological. There are seaweed and spice varieties too, but I’ll just spoil myself with a seaweed wrap in the local spa when I get the urge.

For as close to a spa experience at home, give exfoliating soap bars a shot and compare them with liquid varieties to see which you prefer. The bars typically come in 4 oz, 4.25 oz and even 8 oz bar varieties.