You know the routine: go and wash your hands before supper, go wash your hands after the bathroom, sing “Happy Birthday” to yourself, slowly. Oh, and don’t forget the soap! I can’t tell you how many times I sent my son back to the bathroom after sniffing his hands for remnants of soap odor when he just ran his hands under the water. Marty Munson of Prevention, states that even with your upbringing and habits, only two-thirds of the general...

By Nikki Brown Via Stylecaster Self-care means different things to different people, but for some, a fragrant shower or bath is the simplest way to hit the reset button… and practice good hygiene, of course. With every season comes a slew of new hair and makeup products to swipe and slather, but oftentimes, bath and body options fall under the radar. We may not walk out the door wearing shower gel or bar soap, but that doesn’t mean we can’t spoil...

Via Cosmopolitan By Nicole Arcano The reputation of soaps being overly drying usually overlooks one of its best traits—they're incredibly effective at deep cleansing. A gentle soap can remove oil, dirt, and other irritants. Say you went hiking or found yourself stuck outside for too long trying to hail a cab, your skin will need the extra lather to feel squeaky clean again. That said, here are 10 face-friendly soaps to pick up for those desperate times: Sebamed Baby Cleansing Bar Originally formulated...

Via The New York Times By Kelly Harris Outdated stereotypes of masculinity have long plagued the men’s bar soap market. The truth is, many guys don’t particularly want to smell of turpentine or craft beer. Thankfully, more grooming companies are starting to adopt a simple yet sophisticated approach to this sink-side staple, offering versions without any gendered notions in the ingredient list. As an added bonus, bar soaps are often the greener option (so long, plastic bottles). Some scents feel right...

Via Allure By Sophie Wirt Soap: For many of us, it falls under the umbrella of scarcely considered personal care products, along with, say, floss (though we're totally on board with fierce loyalty to the latter). While body washes, scrubs, and shower oils can deliver a cleansing experience that's nothing short of luscious, there's something about good ol' bar soap that delivers a clean feeling that's second to none. On the other hand, it's that same clean feeling that can send...