Soap vs Face wash : Which is better for the Face?

Soap vs face wash for face

Skin type and skin thickness of the face and the rest of the body are not the same, facial skin is thinner than the rest of the body. If we are saying that the skin of your face is thinner then it must be delicate also as compared to the skin of other parts. So the facial skin needs some additional care and different cleaning. Generally, the soaps are alkaline and alter the PH balance of your facial skin. The PH of facial skin is normally acidic and the PH level should lie between 4 – 6.5.  Due to the alteration of PH level, your facial skin may feel a little itchy or flaky. If you have an oily skin type then the usage of soap on the face can make your skin dry and strip off the moisture content and natural oil from your skin and you will also notice undesired breakouts on your skin. 

The oil secreted from the skin cells provides a protective layer to your skin against foreign particles, bacterial damage, and harsh environmental factors, but using soap can strip off this natural protective layer which makes your skin prone to severe damage.

How soap is harmful to facial skin?

Skin type and skin thickness of the face and the rest of the body are not the same, facial skin is thinner than the rest of the body. If we are saying that the skin of your face is thinner then it must be delicate also as compared to the skin of other parts. So the facial skin needs some additional care and different cleaning. Generally, the soaps are alkaline and alter the PH balance of your facial skin. The PH of facial skin is normally acidic and the PH level should lie between 4 – 6.5.  Due to the alteration of PH level, your facial skin may feel a little itchy or flaky. If you have an oily skin type then the usage of soap on the face can make your skin dry and strip off the moisture content and natural oil from your skin and you will also notice undesired breakouts on your skin. 

The oil secreted from the skin cells provides a protective layer to your skin against foreign particles, bacterial damage, and harsh environmental factors, but using soap can strip off this natural protective layer which makes your skin prone to severe damage. 

Why you should use facewash?

Face washes are prepared to clean your face gently without stripping away any sort of essential moisture from your face or without disturbing or altering the PH level of your facial skin. Instead of being harsh on your face, it helps you to maintain the PH balance of your skin type. But you should be very particular while choosing a facewash for your face. Always try your best to choose a face wash according to your skin type. 

If you have an oily skin type then you should choose an oil-free face wash that cleanses your face without making your skin feel dry or without chipping off natural oil from your face but yes it will help you to get rid of excess oil from your face. 

 

And if your facial skin type is dry then you should always take a look at the ingredient list of your face wash, it must not contain any traces of sulfate or SLS, these ingredients can leave more dryness on your skin and can also cause breakouts on your skin. So SLS or Sulfate free face wash can prevent skin dryness. 

For sensitive skin types, if you have a sensitive skin type then always ask for a face wash that doesn’t contain any comedogenic ingredients. Try to use facewash formulated with Non-comedogenic ingredients which won’t clog your open pores and you will get skin free from blackheads or whiteheads. 

Major differences between soap and face wash?

  • Soaps are formulated with harsh ingredients such as detergents while face wash is formulated with gentle ingredients and also maintains skin hydration with proper cleaning. 
  • Soap is alkaline in nature and also disturbs the PH level of your facial skin, while face wash is of balanced PH and doesn’t disturb the PH level of the facial skin. 
  • The face wash is a milder cleansing product than soap. 
  • Face wash never strips essential moisture or oil content while cleansing
Soap vs Face wash

Side effects of using face wash multiple times in a single day

Sometimes, when you are using mild face wash or cleanser but still facing breakouts and dryness on your skin. So if you are wondering what is the reason behind this dryness or breakouts, let me just give light on it. You might be using face wash or your best-quality cleanser multiple times a day or you are using it excessively. Then it may also remove the essential moisture from your skin and you may end up having dry skin.  And due to the excess usage of face wash your natural skin barrier can be damaged and make your skin more prone to get infected by foreign particles or germs. 

Soap vs Face wash :You should use the face wash only twice a day, Once in the morning, face wash in the morning time will remove the dead cells from your face, and once in the evening will remove pollutants and dirt from your face. It is more than enough to use face wash twice a day.

Best Recommendated Face wash

So here are some recommendations for the best face wash according to your skin type:-

Dr. Kasana’s advanced face wash:- this facewash is suitable for all skin type but show its best effects for oily skin types. It is formulated with glutathione and other ingredients like salicylic acid, glycolic acid, mandelic acid, and vitamin C&E. which makes it an advanced face wash. It is the best face wash for oily skin types as it controls excess sebum secretion. 

For dry skin types, if your skin type is dry then Dr. Kasana’s Glow face wash is the best choice for you. It gently cleanses your skin without removing essential oil from the skin and doesn’t cause any harm to your skin. It is free from sulfate and any other harmful chemical. 

If you have a sensitive or acne-prone skin type then Dr. Kasana’s acne face wash is the best face wash for you. It is formulated with witch Hazel extract & calendula extract as key ingredients that are known to be the best ingredients to treat acne and it also restores the youthfulness of your dull skin. 

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