Do you use facial wash on your face or just ordinary soap when washing face?

@Bebs08 (10681)
United States
November 3, 2009 5:18pm CST
am just curious because some ladies I know, they don't use soap in washing their face anymore because they said, it is not good to your face. I am using soap once in a while but not all the time. what about you? do you have any tips on this?
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@mimiang (3760)
• Philippines
18 Nov 09
My soap - My facial wash
I use only the facial wash in the market. I can't use the usual soap because it burns my skin.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
20 Nov 09
Am not using soap now in my face... I just wash it with water and then use cleanser.. and that's it.
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@mimiang (3760)
• Philippines
20 Nov 09
It was my high school friend who taught me that
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
5 Nov 09
It is true that soap is not good for the face as it contains several harsh chemicals. One could wash ones face with cold water and then use a moisturiser which in my case is Aloe vera sap Aloe vera grows in my garden and I use the sap or gel on my hands and face.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
5 Nov 09
Oh!! wonderful information. Thanks a lot.
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@mimiang (3760)
• Philippines
18 Nov 09
Wow. that is a great idea.
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@walijo2008 (4644)
• United States
16 Nov 09
I don't use soap on my face because it makes my skin very dry if I do, so I use an exfoliating scrub once in awhile and I also use an acne cleaner too.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
20 Nov 09
Oh? I was not able to experience using scrub in my face or in any part of the body. Am just hesitant to use anything like that it might create problems for me.
• Philippines
31 Mar 10
Hello bebs, hahaha, I am at your back, reading and responding to your discussions today. I can use both on my face. Again, depends on the availability. But most of the time I'd rather use facial wash, because my face is quite irritable to some soaps. Take care and have fun myLotting red_amethyst
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
12 May 10
what facial wash you are using? just curious because mine is not really nice as what I observe. I will go for what other people are using that is proven to be effective.
@Ritchelle (3790)
• Philippines
3 May 10
i had had a brief fling, about only 8 years of my 35 years of life on earth , with facial washes and had gotten back to soap. i thought then soap was making my face break out but it is the wrong brand of soap for i have sensitive, oily skin. i prefer soap for if i had eaten something that caused an acne to errupt i just notice that staying away from that particular food and using my favorite soap results to the acne drying up within the day. i cannot say the same thing with facial washes.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
12 May 10
well, I used soap before but now no more. I think soap that are mild are good but I never used one for my face today. I use facial wash and then facial cream at night. But I want the proven whitening facial cream.
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@Ritchelle (3790)
• Philippines
13 May 10
lucky you you could use creams on your face. that is one territory my derma would tell me, "i told you so..." any products that has cream in it spells danger once it gets in contact with my face .
@Fulltank (2882)
• Philippines
4 Nov 09
my wife uses ponds facial wash every single night of our entire marriage. I knew it works for her as you can't see any pimples on her face. And it keeps her face young and beautiful. Never see her tried any other brand though.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
5 Nov 09
Oh really? I am also using pond but not the facial wash. I'll try the facial wahs sometime.
@Fulltank (2882)
• Philippines
5 Nov 09
yeah, if i see it hanging in the bathroom, I do use it sometimes.the bad thing is, it never had an effect on my face.lol
• United States
10 Nov 09
I rarely use regualr soap on my face because it's harsh and irritating for your skin. I prefer using an actual facial wash. It's so much better for your face and it's actually meant for your face. I used to use St. Ives but I've been buying an off brand now because it's a few cents cheaper than buying the name brand.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
20 Nov 09
Yes, I think you are right!!! facial wash might be the best to use because that really is intended for the face.
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@pp_earn (210)
• India
4 Nov 09
I use facial wash on my face because i think thats more perfect for the skin .The skin becomes soft and more clean and glowing on using facial wash rather than soap on using which the skin goes rough and dry.I think 'Dove' soap is also soft on the skin as it contains only milk and moisturizers.One can also use milk for washing face as it acts as a cleanser if the facial soap is not available.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
4 Nov 09
I am not using dove soap because it is sticky to my skin. I will try to use facial wash since I am also using soap for my face. I want a change.
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
13 Dec 09
bebs08 I use noxema facial wash and have for years as it leaves my skin clean and moist too so my dry skin does not flake and look and feel awful. I love its clean scent and the great cleansing job it does for me.i do not u se any soap as they are all so irritating on my sensitive skin but love noxema and its old as the hills but still a great p roduct.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
13 Dec 09
Oh really I would try to check that product.. thanks for sharing.
@CJay77 (4438)
• Australia
4 Nov 09
I'm using dove soap to wash my face for a long time now and I don't have any problem. Actually few months ago I to stop using dove because I bought and want to try the clean&clear facial wash, but after using it few times I'm starting to get pimples, so I stop it and get back to use dove.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
4 Nov 09
Oh!! you might not used the right kind of facial wash for your skin. I would like to try it since I am also using soap for my face.
• Philippines
28 Dec 09
I don't use soap in my face.I use facial wash.I take care of my face.I have more products that I use for my face.I use a make-up remover,whitener,facial wash,moisturizer,toner,and sun screen.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
12 May 10
Oh really? I want to know what kind of whitening you use on your face? Just curious because I can not find one that is good for my face.
@happy6162 (3001)
• United States
4 Nov 09
When I wash my face while taking a shower I use the shower gel I have. When I wash my face after eat or before going to bed I use the soft soap I use to clean my hands.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
5 Nov 09
I use soap also once in a while but not everyday.
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• Philippines
4 Nov 09
mild soap - mild soap used to wash face
Well, there were no facial washes when I was younger. I have grown to use soap for bathing and washing my face. I don't have any preference for any brand of soap but I tend to buy the milder ones. I take off my makeup by using cleansing cream. After that, I just wash my face with soap and water. I always soap and rinse my face three times. I feel very clean doing it. It just works for me, ain't having dry face here.
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
4 Nov 09
That's right!! when I was young, I even used laundry soap for my face and I hav eno problem but now? I think, it has a difference already when I use soap in my face. That is what it is when we are getting older. haha
@neelimaravi (1793)
• India
4 Nov 09
hi bebs,well, i use only soap by washing my face, from childhood i use to wash my face with soap only, i never tried with liquid soaps. thankyou have a nice day.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
4 Nov 09
As some of the ladies here said that facial wash is better to use than soap, I am convinced. I am using soap too but from now on, I will use facial wash as I am getting older it might make me look young hahaha...
@coldmoon (1088)
• France
3 Nov 09
I use facial lotion to wash my face. Formerly, I used to wash my face with just warm water that I thought it was enough to clean the skin. But now I see that facial lotion makes me feel more comfortable, and help me to disguide my real age, so I'll keep using it, haha.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
4 Nov 09
Facial lotion to wash your face? you mean without water? Oh?? I am curios with that. I might try hahaha..
@cream97 (29085)
• United States
20 Aug 10
Hi, Bebs08. I use an acne exfoliate cleanser on my face. If I use soap, it would be an acne medication soap. Nothing more.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
4 Nov 09
Hi Bebs! I am not using ordinary soap on my face. Ever since I turn into my adolescent age, I already stopped using ordinary soap. I've been alternating facial wash products from Olay, L'Oreal, Neutrogena, Avon, and Ponds. Ordinary soap can dry up the skin so I really don't use that.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
4 Nov 09
Oh wow!! thanks my friend for sharing your secret. I used Olay but cream bot facial wash. There are times that I see lots of L'Oreal products on sale here but I don't pay attention in it. The products you mentioned are somewhat affordable here but I am not paying attention. I must collect them when they are on sale. Thanks..
@gicolet (1702)
• United States
4 Nov 09
Facial skin is a lot more sensitive than other parts of our skin. I used to use just a regular soap to wash my face when I was younger since when we're young our skin has more volume and is thicker. However as we get older our skin will lose volume and will become thinner so facial soap or cleanser is a must to use. As we grow older we should be seeing some age spots and other imperfections on our face and this is normal and uncontrollable. I use Neutrogena visibly even facial cleanser to even out my facial skin tone. True we can't control ageing but we can choose to age gracefully by taking care of our facial skin.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
4 Nov 09
I agree with that. I am using soap too once in a while but since all of you are very convincing, I will never use soap anymore but facial wash. thanks.
@luvmysons (497)
• United States
4 Nov 09
I use anti aging facial wash to wash my face.. Soap tends to dry my face out and although I am only 33 years old I am hoping that all my anti aging products will help me as I age
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
4 Nov 09
Oh!! I like to hear that. I never used anti aging facial wash. I might use one soon.
@jugsjugs (12967)
3 Nov 09
I tend to use a soap which is made of natural things as i suffer with a skin complaint and find that if i use anything else it upsets my skin.
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
4 Nov 09
Oh!! that's what I heard from others too. That is why we are advised to use mild soap when we take a bath. This is also the reason why some people preferred body wash than bath soap.