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Bar Soap Vs Body Wash: What’s the Best Choice for Your Skin? (opens in a new tab)

menshealth.com · 2026-09-22

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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedBody washes are usually water-based and often have a pH closer to skin’s natural level, so they are less likely to strip away natural oils and cause irritation.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedBecause body washes are water-based, they can more easily include humectants, soothing ingredients, and conditioning agents that help hydrate and support the skin during cleansing.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedBar soaps are less likely to harbor bacteria because they are largely waterless, and they avoid plastic packaging and TSA liquid limits.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedA heavily fragranced or aggressively foaming body wash can still irritate or dry the skin, so body wash is not automatically gentler than bar soap.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedBar soaps can remove more oil from the skin than is ideal, leaving skin feeling tight, whereas body washes typically feel gentler and more moisturizing, though modern bars can also be nourishing.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedFor dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin, the cleanser’s formula is more important than whether it is solid or liquid.View evidenceHide evidence

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