[gomoho]

Depends on which part I'm washing - so I use both!

[mikeandnancy1112]

Absolutely not an age thing. I am 67 years old and I have used soap all my life. My mother was 92 when she died and used soap all her life.

[kfierle]

Only soap, but never the kind I can buy in a store. I have only used craft soap for the 10+ years. I buy exclusively from this company Blue Heron Soaps.

I am allergic to coconut and coconut oil and this soap has the least amount of coconut oil of any homemade soap I have found. I never have dry skin and don't have to use lotion unless I want to. Some may think it is a bit expensive, but well worth the price since a bar lasts almost 2 months!

[Bonny]

I have bar soap on the counter for washing my hands. I love body wash. I usually get it at Bath & Body. It smells so good and it really has a foamy lather. I did buy some soap in St. Maarten that is made with coconut oil. I use that as well. Makes your skin really soft.

[dewilson58]

O.M.G.

We are getting personal now!!!













bar of soap

[zcaveman]

I was always the green Zest bar of soap until I had radiation and the doctor told me to start using a non-bacterial body wash to get rid of the itching. I find that the Publix's body wash is the best.

Z

[SALYBOW]

Body Wash. It does not leave soap scum on the tile.

[Bonanza]

A bar of soap -- hands down!
I find body washes drying and expensive, for the most part.
I don't use Dove either, I find it drying.
Don't buy soap or shampoo with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
French milled soap is great and lasts forever, but there are many other good soaps.
Dermatologists no longer recommend anti-bacterial soaps; don't use them.

Forget about soap scum and spray your shower or tub with "Scrubbing Bubbles" when you've finished.

Problem solved!

[Bay Kid]

Warm rag with NO soap for the face.

[karostay]

Clean is Clean

[Villager Joyce]

I responded earlier in a very snotty way. My reply is missing so hopefully the Moderator removed it. OP and those who might have seen it: Please accept my apologies.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

I responded earlier in a very snotty way. My reply is missing so hopefully the Moderator removed it. OP and those who might have seen it: Please accept my apologies.

What did you say?

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

I responded earlier in a very snotty way. My reply is missing so hopefully the Moderator removed it. OP and those who might have seen it: Please accept my apologies.

That was awesome you apologized !

[rubicon]

I use both and Ivory was my preference but I see that it will be discontinued.

[sunnyatlast]

Liquid soap on a nylon-net scrubby which makes it lather more and a little bit goes a longer way.

NOT bar soap unless YOU are the one that cleans up the scum that glues the dirt and curly dark hairs onto the tub and tile.

Leaving soap scum in the tub and shower walls, and a groaty-looking hairy bar of leftover soap for your wife or guest-stay host is rude!

And the antibacterial/deodorant soaps usually have Triclosan as a main germ killer:

FDA: "A large number of liquid soaps labeled "antibacterial" contain triclosan, an ingredient of concern to many environmental and industry groups. Animal studies have shown that triclosan may alter the way hormones work in the body. While data showing effects in animals don't always predict effects in humans, these studies are of concern to FDA as well, and warrant further investigation to better understand how they might affect humans.

In addition, laboratory studies have raised the possibility that triclosan contributes to making bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Such resistance can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of medical treatments.

Moreover, recent data suggest that exposure to these active ingredients is higher than previously thought, raising concerns about the potential risks associated with their use regularly and over time."
FDA Taking Closer Look at 'Antibacterial' Soap