Is it good to use soaps for face?

Soap and Face Wash - After using face wash the face is looks so nice
India
July 21, 2011 12:22am CST
Now actually today lots of beauty products are launched in the market. As our skin is slightly acidic, soaps were harsh and harmful to its basic nature. I think use face wash is good habit. The skin on your face is more delicate and needs extra moisturising care that you do not get from the regular soaps. What you think share your views face wash is better than soap or any other liquid is best for face or this is depend upon the skin.
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@Riya011 (19)
• India
21 Jul 11
don't use soap in your face.because soap can causes of our skin damages.so everyday you can use face wash twice a day.you can also use regularly some skin toner and scrubs your skin twice a week.deep cleansing is highly needed for every skin.but never use soap.
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• India
21 Jul 11
Ohhh friend scrubs is necessary because I never used it. You are right now face wash is good. thanks for response.
• India
21 Jul 11
not mention
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@thetis74 (1525)
21 Jul 11
Some soap can be good especially the softer ones for their moisturizing properties. But i would suggest liquid soaps for the very dry skin because the chemicals that hardens soap is very drying.
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@Galena (9110)
22 Jul 11
it's actually not the setting ingredients that are drying, but the foaming agents. because they are detergent, they remove natural oils from the skin. so anything that foams can be drying on the skin. solid or liquid doesn't really make much difference.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
21 Jul 11
Not all soaps are bad for the face skin. There is one soap made from rice water that is excellent for washing the face. It is not only nourishing but it makes the skin smooth and fair.
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• India
21 Jul 11
Friend generally people are said now soaps are not good because lot of chemicals are in it. Friend which soap is made from rice water share with me if possible thanks for response.
@youless (112113)
• Guangzhou, China
21 Jul 11
A normal soap is not good for the face. You shall try the facial soap which is designed to wash your face only. It will not be so sensitive for your skin. Especially if your face is oily, it seems to wash your face clean enough. And a cosmetics brand DHC has a facial soap and it can not only wash your face, but also make it smooth. I love China
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• India
21 Jul 11
Yes friend you are right normal soap is not good for our face. Face wash is better than soap. This is also depend upon our skin which face wash is suitable for us. Thanks for response.
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@preethaanju (3000)
• India
21 Jul 11
Use soap sparingly. With plenty of chemicals soap very often leave a bad side effect and leaves the skin dry.Use naturally available fash washes like besan powder or shikakai powder
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• India
21 Jul 11
Friend shkiakai powder is for hair not for face really chemical soap is not good for face and face is best. thanks for response.
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@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
21 Jul 11
well i have a friend who uses soap on her face and she says it does no harm and works perfectly on her. Me on the other hand, i cannot use soap for my face at all, it starts itching. So i guess using soap or any product on the face depends on the person and the type of skin they have. For me, I use clean and clear facewash and it works the best for me
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• India
21 Jul 11
Yes friend now new soap is not good for our face. Most of the people are using now facewash. thanks for sharing.
@CarlHalling (3617)
• United Kingdom
22 Jul 11
I never use soap on my face, and would hate the thought of doing so, because my eyes are so incredibly sensitive. In fact, so much so that when I wash my hair, I use just the tiniest nub of shampoo and massage it in in a lather-free state. Apart from vaseline, which I occasionally use on my lips to prevent them from drying up, the only thing I use on my face is warm water, and for me it does the job of washing my face perfectly, and of keeping it fresh and clean and healthy looking. I tend to have a perfectly problem-free complexion, neither too greasy nor too dry, simply from the use of humble H2O. My skin always looks good on it Maybe I'm just lucky, but water does it fine for me.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
22 Jul 11
hi surekharathi I myself use Noxzema and have for years. its a cream and you wash it off with warm water. It softens and smooths my skin which is very sensitive to most face washes. but it tolerates Noxzema very well.Its not a new product but its a very\ good product. and I enjoy the feeling of being fresh when I use it. I never use soap as it makes my skin break out.
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@ayis12 (544)
• Philippines
21 Jul 11
The only soap i used to my face is dove..because of its cream. And i feel its safe to use. But i stop it already, im more like using facial wash.
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• India
21 Jul 11
Yes friend Dove is good soap but face wash is better than any soap. Thanks for response.
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@laniekins (4579)
• Philippines
21 Jul 11
Using bar soap in cleaning face is not as good idea. It will only makes your face dry or may have harmful substance on your face. facial foam or facial wash is a must use. Use only facial wash for your face to achieve a soft skin.
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• India
21 Jul 11
Friend I know face wash but what is facial wash and really I think soap is not good for our face but good for our body. thanks for suggestion.
21 Jul 11
There's this whitening soap I use for my face. It can also be used all over the body. I think it would be alright to use soap as long as it indicates on the package that it can be used for both face and body. I still would rather use liquid wash since most are specifically formulated for facial use.
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@aprilmom (172)
• United States
21 Jul 11
I think using soap on the face is gross and only makes the face feel more funky and gross by adding a funky layer from the soap. Masks are kind of cool. Once get all the mask stuff all the face; the face feels so clean and refreshed.
@bw0235 (53)
21 Jul 11
I don't tend to use soap on my face, unless I have a shave, I tend to just wash my face with clean, warm water and I hardly ever get any spots or anything so I don't really feel the need
@Emerald20 (130)
• Philippines
21 Jul 11
It basically depends your skin type. If you are very sensitive, you should be using some hypo allergenic mild liquid soap. Some whitening soaps dry the skin, most of the soaps really dry my skin that's why i use moisturizing soaps after and then a cream. you should always be very careful in choosing your beauty products especially with lower prices. face wash is still better because, it is suited for the skin face. we have different kinds of cells which may react to chemicals depending on the penetration or absorption to a certain layer in our skin..
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
22 Jul 11
Women should know by now that ordinary bath soap is not for the face. There are soaps intended for the face or face wash mostly in liquid form in the market today. The ordinary bath soap is too harsh for the delicate facial skin. I don't use them and even the facial wash in the market I also don't use. My face is just too delicate so I never wash them with any kind of soap or facial wash. I am also using water and after that I am using facial cleansing cream to clean it thoroughly
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
21 Jul 11
dear sis, I use mild soap like Dove in my face (more of cream) But usually i use facial scrub after cleaning my face with lemon or lime. I don't put make-up so,i don't have much trouble with washing my face,only dirt and dust. I always wash my face using mild soap and fresh fruits.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
21 Jul 11
right now i am suing this cocoa butter and almond scrub by "mark's and spencer" most of the time i only use fruits...every night or morning i scrub my face with lime or lemon then rinse after 15-30 minutes. I also use egg white to massage my face as face lift :) I use tomato and brown sugar as mud pack to freshen my face when i have sleepless nights.
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• India
21 Jul 11
Dear sis really scrub is good for face I not use till. Do you know any facial which is best for my face hahahhaI need it. I also not use makeup only use fair & lovely cream. Wow fresh fruits means what explain me if possible. Thanks for sharing your view.
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@rameshchow (4426)
• India
24 Jul 11
Yesterday i was read that soaps are also not good to our skin. Then it is better to use liquids. But the cost of the liquids are high now...
• United States
21 Jul 11
Hi surekha Oh no I do not use regular soap on my face. It is too harsh and causes drying and clogged pores. I use facial scrubs and good astringents to clean and scrub my face. The facial skin is quite different then the body skin. After my full bath I use facial scrubs and also when I get up in the morning because while sleeping my face excretes oils which causes clogging pores and this prevents from getting any pimples.
• United States
21 Jul 11
I use to do yoga years ago, now I have a home bicycle that I use 3 times a week because am too thin I have to be careful not to loose any more weight. Maybe I should do yoga because I hear it is really great for the mind and soul too. Yes chemicals are not good because they are too harsh for the skin.
• India
21 Jul 11
Yes dear friend facial skin is different from the body skin. I also use face wash because if I used soap then lots of pimples are came so to avoid this I use face wash. Great you are doing yoga also it is not possible for me because I am lazy for it. Think but not does. Thanks for your suggestion. @flegaz friend yes you are right chemical product is not good for face but for other body no problem because various types of good soap is available in the market thanks for comment.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
2 Aug 11
The skin of our faces have different types. So for every type of skin would need a specific type of soap too. I use a soap that comes in the set of my facial creams. After that , i would put a clarifying lotion then the rejuvenating cream. In the morning, before i put on my powder, i would apply a sunblock. Soap alone would make our face dry. There has to be a cream to prevent it from getting dry.
@isloooboy (1733)
• United Arab Emirates
21 Jul 11
Well I never prefer soap or face wash whatever I have available I use it without any fear. Because I think whenever we think what will damage or what will be good for us we throw ourselves in the trap of multinational companies product who use our fear to sell their products. So don't worry and be happy :D cheers
• India
21 Jul 11
No friend not like this because now really skin is dry so skin care is necessary at least face care is must. Otherwise my husband will say me I will left you hahhha and take another wife. Thanks for response. You use any thats no problem because your face is already fair.
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