Use of soap

Use only as much soap as absolutely necessary. Most dirt on our bodies is water-soluble and washes away naturally in a warm shower. This includes, for example, dust, non-oily dirt, and substances containing sugar or salt. Soap is only necessary to remove greasy dirt, which is hydrophobic (water-repelling), because soap has the chemical ability to form a bridge between water and grease.

What exactly is oily on the skin? Your body produces sebum, which naturally serves to care for and protect your skin. Washing all of this off completely with every shower is therefore counterproductive! We only recommend lathering your entire body, down to the millimeter, if you feel you have real, stubborn, and oily dirt on your skin. This can be the case if you do a lot of physical work.

Otherwise, a shower with clear water and a little soap, focusing on the underarms, external genital area, feet, and hands, is usually sufficient . This not only saves money but also makes your skin healthier and more resilient, step by step.