Reason 1: Your Skin is Acidic, While Soap is Alkaline
Your skin’s pH is
between 4.5-5.5 (acidic). Water has a pH of 7 (neutral). Anything above 7 is alkaline.
Because soap is extremely alkaline, it disrupts your skin’s pH balance and acid
mantle, making it easier for bacteria to grow and thrive.
Reason 2: Soap Makes your Skin Dry
Even if your skin is oily,
this does not justify using soap on your face. Soap strips the skin of its
natural oils and makes it tight and dry (If your skin is oily, this will cause
your skin to produce even more oil!). Washing your face with soap is like
washing it with dishwater liquid or detergent. I once had a client tell me her
mother made her wash her oily skin with antibacterial hand soap. As a result,
her skin actually cracked and bled!
Reason 3: Soap Leaves Residue on your Skin
Soap typically contains
animal or vegetable fat. Because of this, soap can leave a film of residue on your
face. This ultimately leads to a dull complexion.
When you use a face wash
suited for your skin type, you can be sure that it contains ingredients that
are required to keep your skin looking its best. While soap works perfectly well
for the rest of your body, the skin on your face is much more delicate and can
easily start looking damaged. So, ditch the soap and invest in a good quality
facial cleanser instead.
