Instead, use a classic soap — I like the Dove Beauty Bar ($5) — for a nice, quick lather. No, you don't need to use a washcloth, and yes, you just rub and buff this baby directly into your skin.

In a recent study, consumer-research firm Mintel found that nearly half of U.S. consumers believe bar soap is “covered in germs after use,”, including 60 percent of people nearly 18 to 24.

Never underestimate the power of the humble bar of soap! 🧼🙌 Washing your hands regularly – either with alcohol-based rub or ordinary soap and water – is one of the most effective ways to ...

While supporters applaud Sweeney for profiting off the very demographic that sexualizes her, others say her pandering to men is setting women back decades. Admittedly, her "hey boys" advertising isn't ...

Let me say this: if a man is washing his face with bar soap, at least he’s making face washing a dedicated step, rather than just letting the shampoo run-off trickle down.(If you’re reading ...

Despite a 1988 study that found washing with contaminated bar soap was unlikely to transfer bacteria, the advent of new, stronger pathogens may heighten the risk of germ-laced soap.

A bar of soap is equally as effective as antibacterial soap or liquid soap, and therefore hygienic, says Dr Nazarian. "The surfactants in the soap in combination with water help to lift the ...

The cartoonist’s granddaughter is holding a bar-of-soap competition that encourages families to work collaboratively. Video submissions are due May 31.

Laundry expert issues PSA about using bar soaps in your washing machine after woman makes homemade detergent ‘You run the risk of ruining your machine.’ ...

The Matador soap bag easily fits a standard bar of soap, such as the ovular 3.75-ounce Dove Beauty Bar I used in my tests. I also tried a rectangular 5-ounce bar from Dr. Bronner’s , an all-in ...