The good ‘ol soap has been fundamental to our bathing routine for years now. After all, we all grew up with a humble bar sitting in our bath cabinet. Fast forward to us getting lured by its attractive liquid counterparts. Well, here’s a news flash! Soaps last longer than liquid washes and leave out added preservatives and fragrances that could mess with your skin. In other words, soap might be low on fancy but high on performance.
In fact, soaps even produce lesser environmental waste than its plastic counterparts. Don’t know about you but we for sure are hoping soaping for a greener future.
Best Soaps for Women
We’ve rounded up the best soaps that can easily their liquid alternatives a run for their money.
1. Tan removal soap: Lass Naturals Watermelon Soap
Fact: Daily exposure to the sun is unavoidable. Also fact: To resist the sun damage, we’ve found a handcrafted soap that’s one in a melon. Saturated with the goodness of Aloe Vera, Watermelon and Coconut Oil, the Lass Naturals Watermelon Soap does an exceptional job at keeping your skin summer happy. This hydrating bar draws out toxins to keep skin looking clearer. So, don’t be soap-rised by its excellence ‘cause we’ve given you a heads-up.
2. Soap for dry skin: Soulflower Moisturizing Milk Chocolate Soap
The Soulflower Moisturizing Milk Chocolate Soap is loaded with Milk Chocolate and Cocoa Butter that melts into your thirsty skin to protect it from environmental damage. It’s also infused with Olive Oil, Coconut Oil and Palm Oil that hydrate and deeply nourish your skin. The only problem, though? It smells so good, you might be tempted to take a bite.
3. Soap for pimples and acne: Sugar Plum Soap Co. Beetroot Tamarind Bar
We think we’ve finally found your soap mate. Anti-acne deal? Check. Need help battling acne scars from the past? Covered. Missing glow? All yours, again. The Sugar Plum Soap Co. Beetroot Tamarind Bar is powered by a team of Ylang Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Lemongrass Oil and Pink Brazilian clay that makes acne, scars, dark spots and dark circles a thing of the past. Soap far, so good.
4. Soap for blemishes: Himalaya Ayurveda Clear Skin Soap
No matter what your skin type, we’ve found a showering companion that would soon make it to your skincare shelf. And please take note, this one means serious business. Laced with the choicest skin-friendly herbs, such as Tila Taila, Kamala, Nagakesara and Yashtimadhu, this nourishing soap clears your skin of infections and blemishes. Clear complexion? Count us in.
5. Soap for oily skin: Fizzy Fern Pomegranate and Tamarind Soap
Afraid you’d spend all your life grappling with oily skin problems? Enter: Fizzy Fern Pomegranate and Tamarind Soap. While the antioxidant loaded Pomegranate cleanses your skin for a toned complexion, the Turmeric extracts detoxify it to draw out impurities. The hydrating goodness in this bar keeps your skin from losing its natural moisture. Even better? This ayurvedic formulation is free of parabens, sulfates and EDTA.
6. Anti-ageing soap: Kama Ayurveda Vanilla & Oatmeal Soap
The generously made concoction of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Cocoa Butter and Castor Oil blesses you with a youthful glow, head to toe. While Oatmeal acts a gentle exfoliator, Vanilla is a natural antioxidant and relieves skin of premature ageing and dryness. The result? Plump skin with noticeably lesser wrinkles and fine lines. Launching into age reversal mode, captain.
7. Soap for dullness: Vert Star Anise With Turmeric Handmade Soap
What’s sweet and spicy and gives your skin a luminous glow? The Vert Star Anise With Turmeric Handmade Soap checks all the boxes with its rich creamy lather that protects and brightens your skin. It’s also great for keeping your skin from looking parched and dull. Why? It’s saturated with moisturizing Cocoa Butter. Clear skin that’s insanely soft, why not?
8. Soap for clogged pores: Lushveda Himalayan Mineral Clay Soap
Meet a powerhouse soap that dives deep into your skin to flush out impurities, absorb excess oil, remove blackheads and clear clogged pores. The Himalayan Mineral Clay Soap battles congested skin with its detoxifying properties and keeps skin fresh and soft. P.S. It boasts of earthy notes of rich mud from the magnificent Himalayas, so prepare to be teleported.
9. Soap for sensitive skin: Sebamed Cleansing Bar PH 5.5
Sensitive skin demands special protection like no other. And Sebamed Cleansing Bar PH 5.5 offers just that. It’s a gentle cleansing bar that calms agitated skin. With a mild formulation and a pH value of 5.5, it protects your skin’s natural barrier while effectively cleansing your pores. Treat your skin to the gentle love of this minimalist bar.
Tips to make soap last longer
- Avoid storing your soap in a place that’s closer to the shower as constant exposure to water can break down its consistency.
- After every use, it’s essential to let the soap air dry so the accumulated moisture can escape. The drier your soap, the longer it can last.
- Use self-draining soap dishes so that water can escape through the base. A soap dish with no provision for drainage may look cute but don’t fall for it.
- Instead of your hands, try using a cotton washcloth while bathing. The washcloth will help lather and clean better without using much of the soap. Occasionally use a loofah for exfoliation.
- Hot water dissolves soap more quickly and also takes longer to lather. Cold water, on other hand, will ensure that the soap bar lasts longer.
- Check the ingredients on the outer packaging. You should be looking out for harder fats and oils. This kind of soap is prepared at higher pressure and contains less air, so it lasts longer than usual.
- If the bar is huge, it is advisable to cut it into smaller blocks so that less of it is exposed to water. Starting with less means much less to waste.
FAQs on Best Soaps for Women
1. Do all soaps kill viruses?
No. Anti-bacterial soaps are designed to kill viruses. Regular soaps are not equipped to fight germs.
2. Suggest some anti-acne soaps.
- Richfeel Calendula for Acne Soap
- Lushveda Anti-Acne Tea Tree, Neem & Clay Soap
- Kama Ayurveda Red Sandalwood Ayurvedic Soap
3. Recommend best soap for dry skin.
- Last Forest Pebbles Lavender Soap
- Sampan Handcrafted Rose Petal Bathing Bar
- PureSense Rejuvenating Apricot Glycerin Soap - Sulphate and Paraben Free