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Basis Soap

gloriajean — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:10:28 GMT

Years ago when I had acne, I was told to use basis soap, I thought it was the most mild soap, until I got a little skin cancer on my cheek, had to use some chemo creme, and wash my face with a mild soap. A friend said to use Ivory, not basis, basis is to treat acne or rosacia which I was having on and off for years, so I switched and no more rosacia, face cleared up. Just want to mention this, as I saw someone say something to use basis. I found out it isn't for me. That's all.

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cindyNC — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:05:26 GMT

good info. I wonder how Ivory compares to Dove.

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1Snickers — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:54:21 GMT

Ivory seems more drying than dove to me.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:28:28 GMT

Wow, I didn't even know they still made it, so that's good to know. Thanks!

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PhilaLady1 — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:44:27 GMT

Thank you for the reminder. I recall being told that years ago, more than 50 years ago, hahaha. Basis for acne, Ivory for gentle cleansing when acne calms down. @gloriajean I hope your skin cancer is under control.❤

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gloriajean — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 03:22:56 GMT

Skin cancer is gone!!! Praise God!! Haven't had a recurrance either. This happened a few years ago.

But every time I used Basis Soap, I got rosacia. Without it, my face is clear of all that stuff!! Now thanks to my friend, I know better!!

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Trailrun23 — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:14:52 GMT

Ivory is soap. It leaves a film on top of bath water. I never feel l like I have rinsed it off. DH uses Basis per his radiation therapist and derm's recommendation. It doesn't have any perfume in it. I use Cerave moisturizing cleanser on my face. I have tried Dove but even it seems a bit drying to me. There are a lot of choices out there and none of us have the same skin...so guess it is just trial and error.