The ideal soap for every skin type

The beauty and cosmetics industry is very generous when it comes to soap. In liquid, bar, cream and gel versions, with different colors, sizes, fragrances and functions, there is no shortage of options to keep the skin clean, hydrated and fragrant, but when choosing a soap, it is important to know that there is a type suitable for each skin type.

To find a soap that best meets your skin’s needs, you need to check the product’s pH. The closer it is to your skin’s PH, the more protected it will be against everyday aggressions. As most skins have a pH of 5.5, you can opt for neutral soaps, which have a pH of 7 or less. Generally, liquid and cream versions are milder, while bar products are more alkaline and can be more aggressive to the skin of the face.

After that, just identify your skin type and follow the tips we’ve selected for you.

normal skin

Normal skin does not require any specific care. If you like the most perfumed soaps, know that they are free, as long as their formula has moisturizing ingredients such as allantoin, camphor, witch hazel and propolis, which in addition to hydrating, control the oiliness of the skin.

Dry skin

Those who have dry skin should soften the cleaning and intensify hydration. If you prefer a well-scented soap, you can use it, but without forgetting that the priority for your skin type is hydration. Products based on shea butter, almond oil, grape seed extract, ammonium lactate and laurisulfate are ideal to keep your skin looking flawless.

Oily skin

Oily skins work in the opposite direction of dry ones, that is, cleaning must be intensified and hydration softened. The best option for those who have this type of skin are astringent soaps that guarantee cleaning and hydration. Products based on salicylic acid, sulfur, sodium sulfacetamide, propolis and witch hazel help to control oiliness while cleaning and moisturizing.

Sensitive skin

To wash sensitive skin, prefer products with soothing substances that prevent irritation. The most suitable ones have substances such as alpha-bisabolol and azulene, substances that have anti-inflammatory action, in addition to aloe vera extract, which moisturizes and extracts of chamomile and fennel, which work as natural tranquilizers. Another tip is to use children’s products, which are made especially not to harm children’s sensitive skin.

It won’t do any good to choose the most suitable type of soap for your skin if you exaggerate the temperature of the water when taking a shower. Hot water helps to eliminate the protective layer of the epidermis, which is formed by water and fat. In dry skin, hot water makes it even more dry and in oily skin, hot water stimulates the production of sebaceous glands. So, no boiling hot baths. For the sake of your skin, both in the shower and when washing your face, prefer cold or lukewarm water.

Now you can choose the ideal soap for your skin type and take care of it as it deserves. You will feel the difference.