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Buying soap seems simple, until you have to choose between a bar of soap, a beauty bar, liquid hand wash, a shower bar or a natural shower cream. Fragrance, packaging and appealing claims can quickly catch your eye, but they don’t always tell you enough about how a product will work for everyday use.
Look out for these three common pitfalls:
A classic bar of soap is compact, easy to store and often handy for hands and body. A beauty bar or shower bar may have a different formulation from traditional alkaline soap. Some are designed for daily use on the face, hands and body, while others are marketed only as body cleansers.
Liquid hand wash is practical by the sink, especially in a household with several people. Check the volume, the type of pump and whether refills are available. If you want to use less plastic, consider plastic-free soap or a solid body wash bar.
Check the ingredients list before choosing a product for dry or sensitive skin. Fragrance ingredients such as limonene, linalool, citral and geraniol may not suit everyone. That doesn’t mean a fragranced soap is automatically unsuitable; it comes down to personal preference and how your skin reacts.
Ingredients such as glycerine, shea butter, plant oils and oat extract are often used in nourishing formulas. According to the manufacturer’s product description, Vaseline Total Moisture contains glycerine, niacinamide and oat extract, for example. You can check for these ingredients in the ingredients list, but their presence doesn’t guarantee a particular result for your skin.
Compare not just the price, but also:
Keep a bar of soap dry between uses. It will generally stay in better condition for longer on a draining soap dish than if it’s left sitting in water. Always follow the instructions on the packaging.
Why it suits this profile: A single 80-gram bar is an easy way to try a new fragrance or formula for your hands and body.
You don’t have to commit to a large multipack. The product information lists glycerine and shea butter as active ingredients and describes the formula as dermatologically tested.
80 grams; suitable for normal, dry, oily and combination skin according to the product information; for use on hands and body.
Why it suits this profile: This 100-gram bar is ideal for anyone who loves a refined citrus fragrance and a pampering hand and body routine.
The product description highlights notes of bergamot, lemon and neroli, and states that the formula contains no parabens or artificial colourants.
100 grams per bar; plant-based according to the product information; suitable for hands and body.
Why it suits this profile: A 300 ml liquid hand wash is well suited to a busy sink and to anyone who values fragrance.
The volume and product type are clearly stated. The fragrance is described as rhubarb, rose and citrus; check the label for fragrance allergens.
300 ml liquid formula; vegan, paraben-free and packaged in recycled plastic according to the product information.
Why it suits this profile: A solid body wash bar is a handy choice if you’re looking for a shower product without plastic packaging and enjoy the scent of lavender.
The product name explicitly states that it’s 100% plastic-free, vegan and cruelty-free. Even so, check the current packaging and ingredients list before buying.
100 grams; solid shower bar; plastic-free, vegan and cruelty-free according to the product information.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and current European safety regulations.
Look for a formula containing ingredients such as glycerine or nourishing oils, or choose a beauty bar with mild cleansers. Avoid strongly fragranced products if your skin tends to react quickly. A product label can help, but if you’re unsure, try a small amount first and stop using it if irritation occurs.
Both options can be suitable for everyday use when used correctly. Let a bar of soap dry between uses, and keep the pump of your liquid hand wash clean. Your choice mainly comes down to convenience, packaging and personal preference.
It depends on its weight, how often you use it and how much water it absorbs. A 100-gram bar will often last longer when used by one person than a smaller bar in a busy household. Place solid soap on a well-draining soap dish after use to reduce waste.
