5
Jan
2010
Soaps and their properties: soap for every skin
The soaps are not all alike. Know the best for your skin type.
The soap, that product that accompanies us every day in our skin care, hygienic and looking to improve their appearance, has been taking over the story different formats and varieties, once it has known how it acts on the different skin types and, above all, in some cases can cause irritation.
Finding out about the action of soaps can demystify certain beliefs, some of which are imposed by fashion or by the need to sell a product. What really matters is that they fulfill their primary functions, to clean the skin surface, sweeping away dead cells and external agents to remain on its surface.
Mostsoaps are made with tallow from animal fat, since they have a longer duration and the price is very affordable. However, have the disadvantage of drying the skin and sometimes cause irritation and skin discomfort
To avoid repetition of such problems it is important that the soap is not too alkaline nor too degreaser, not too flavored (which may be harmful for people with allergies), or has added to reduce skin dryness.
The advantage in this case provides neutral soaps, which have a pH similar to skin (between 5 and 7). While there are different types of skins and in some there is a greater dryness and other oily and more for each recommended the effect is different in the case of neutral soaps overexposure to minimizing these effects , and especially the excess of aroma, color, consistency or foam that ignore the paramount importance of its therapeutic properties in everyday action.
Anyway, have diversified styles of soaps as the characteristic of each skin and needs require. However, different sizes or styles not imply that some are more hygienic than others. The soap is made from ingredients such as potassium and sodium that serve to boost its effect.
And we must bear in mind that there are certain beliefs about the mythic soaps, they are rather imposed by the requirement that a hygienic fashion:
More than a frothy soap does not mean more effective.
No need to use a special soap for intimate care, although it is preferable to use neutral soaps quality for these areas as sensitive
There are different types of soaps:
Soaps common: strong and sparkling, usually made with tallow fatty and sodium or potassium. They are indicated for all skin types and in some cases may be used to wash hair
The moisturizing soaps: they usually have vegetable oils, other moisturizers have in their composition, or fat enriched with olive oil, hazelnut and others. There are also glycerin. They are useful for dry skin or damaged by the use of detergents.
Mild soaps: they have in their composition and thermal waters are recommended for sensitive skin.
Liquid soaps that are presented as a cleansing lotion. His actual power varies and not all are equally effective.
Dermatological soaps: synthetic cleaning agents contain very soft, the vegetables are added that help close the pores, relieving irritation and slow the onset of acne or blackheads. With these soaps the skin does not peel. They are recommended for skins that carry disadvantages, either permanently or seasonally, or with occasional appearances of irritation.
Glycerin soaps: they are neutral, are often not moisturize the skin, in contrast, sometimes tend to dry and are recommended for oily skin. Usually, the glycerin has a more lasting effect than common soaps.
Therapeutic soaps: they are prescribed by doctors, some are recommended for psoriasis and other skin mycoses for deep cleansing facial.
Finally there are the soaps used by the majority are those aromatic to which is added floral and fruit essences, not recommended for sensitive skin or allergy sufferers. They also have a calming effect in some cases, depending on flower essence containing.
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