TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.9*
Why it's great: "How would you feel about an all-natural bath and shower gel that has at least 18 uses, is never tested on animals and works unusually well?" one reviewer writes. "Try Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Pure Castile Soap. You'll do yourself -- and your loved ones -- a huge favor." Readers agree, adding that this soap provides a "creamy, emollient lather [that] cleans thoroughly and dissolves dirt completely." They also appreciate the natural formula, cooling peppermint scent and smooth texture.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 10*
Why it's great: According to readers, this "light and refreshing," citrus-scented hand soap "gives a great clean feeling." One reader says, "The verbena has a fresh scent that doesn't overwhelm like so many other lemon or orange products," and "just a little pump of soap goes a long way." Reviewers love how soft and smooth this soap leaves hands after use, and one reader even reports a reduction in hand wrinkles.
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.
