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20 Best SoapsSometimes the most basic necessities are also the most luxurious — look no further to find the top-rated hand and body soaps |
Soap was probably the first beauty item you were ever introduced to. But what defines the soap of the new millennium? Considering its humble beginnings in the Roman bathhouses of 312 B.C. — when soap was made out of goat's tallow, wood ashes and salt — we've come a long way. Now we've got bars that massage, exfoliate, soothe, moisturize and make you smell heavenly (aka, nothing like wood ashes).
First thing's first — when choosing the best soap for you, make sure that the product is suited to your skin type (dry, oily, sensitive, etc.). Then, consult this list to see which reader-approved cleansers blow all other soaps out of the (sudsy) water. See the 20 best soaps now.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Best Soap No. 20: Method Foaming Hand Wash, $3.99
First thing's first — when choosing the best soap for you, make sure that the product is suited to your skin type (dry, oily, sensitive, etc.). Then, consult this list to see which reader-approved cleansers blow all other soaps out of the (sudsy) water. See the 20 best soaps now.
Image via @thebodyshop
SEE NEXT PAGE: Best Soap No. 20: Method Foaming Hand Wash, $3.99
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by alwafi28 Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 06:30PM Report as inappropriate
So many of these are "staples" in our home! I also love "Ivory Soap" and DHC's "White Soap."
by GigiSD Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 03:39PM Report as inappropriate
i like Ivory soap a lot
by LittleBunny Friday, February 22, 2013 at 10:01AM Report as inappropriate
Dove is easily the best of the best in my opinion, but did enjoy reading this anyways. Some of these brands I never even heard of.
by Alana_Danes Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 08:26AM Report as inappropriate
The article was kind of confusing....the Dove soap comes in bulk packs so even though the prices here seem high, it's really only a couple bucks per bar.
by amber.flute Monday, January 14, 2013 at 01:39PM Report as inappropriate
I definitely prefer handmade soaps over almost all commercial "soaps" ... It's a totally different experience.
by KarasuSparkle Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 09:09PM Report as inappropriate
I'm not a fan of most bar soaps, but I am a fan of Dr. Bronner's liquid soaps. I've used them my entire life. Peppermint, Almond, & Lavender are my faves.
by MissPoison Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 01:36PM Report as inappropriate
I love Caress bar soap and have been using it for years. It's more eco-friendly than shower gel/body wash because it uses a lot less packaging and lasts a lot longer.
by RoleModel Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11:30PM Report as inappropriate
Some good soaps at good prices but also some bad soaps were in this article too. I feel like they left out a lot of good soaps on the market and please, let's try to stay away from antibacterial as much as possible with the exception for the necessary circumstances.
by angelica17 Friday, May 4, 2012 at 01:41PM Report as inappropriate
This post gives me some ideas for the next time I want something new.
by StanziMozart Friday, May 4, 2012 at 01:21PM Report as inappropriate