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Frequent Contributor
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Registered: ‎10-23-2010

Does anyone use bar soap anymore?

I have been using body wash and puffs for many years, but decided to go back to using a washcloth and bar soap. I picked up a bunch of white washcloths from Walmart (18 for $4.00, 100% cotton) and lever 2000 bar soap and Olay bar soap (trying a few different ones). Any suggestions on a nice bar soap with a nice fresh scent, that does not feel like it dried you out?
Super Contributor
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Registered: ‎06-23-2013

Re: Does anyone use bar soap anymore?

I like bar soaps -- deodorant soaps in the summer. I have some of the Philosophy bars, too.

Respected Contributor
Posts: 3,356
Registered: ‎01-03-2012

Re: Does anyone use bar soap anymore?

Yes. After years of using Philosophy gels, I went back to classic Dove soap. We used it as children and I love the smell. I definitely don't feel dried out at all.
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Re: Does anyone use bar soap anymore?

I use Dove in the shower, but I have this for my hand soap-

Regular Contributor
Posts: 212
Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Re: Does anyone use bar soap anymore?


I was gifted with a bar of Pangea Organics soap earlier this week. I used it this morning and it was a lovely soap - - - very moisturizing and it smelled so good.

It also left soap scum all over and reminded me of why I prefer liquid body wash.

Super Contributor
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Registered: ‎05-25-2014

Re: Does anyone use bar soap anymore?

I only use bar soap to wash my lady parts, and I use Dove Unscented. I use Philosophy on the rest of my body, but had to stop using "fancy" cleansers down there due to irritation. Hence the switch to good ole Unscented Dove.

Honored Contributor
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Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Re: Does anyone use bar soap anymore?

I love bar soap. For some crazy reason, I feel cleaner using a bar soap.

Dove has some new scents out.

I recently bought "Cetaphil" because my skin tends to dry out.

Neutrogena makes a good one too.

I have also had good results with "Yardley" (only $1.00 at Dollar General).

Trusted Contributor
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Registered: ‎03-14-2010

Re: Does anyone use bar soap anymore?

Dove unscented for me too!
Respected Contributor
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Registered: ‎12-02-2013

Re: Does anyone use bar soap anymore?

Never used gels or the liquid. Dial and Dove work well.
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Registered: ‎03-01-2013

Re: Does anyone use bar soap anymore?

In the bath I prefer liquid soap as it rinses cleaner and leaves the tub cleaner than bar soap.