What really harms skin is acne, scarring and irritation. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I was washing my face morning and night with Neutrogena grapefruit cleanser, using an oil free, sensitive skin moisturizer in the morning and nothing at night. I would never use Dove soap bar on my face, any kind of it.Although it is better than most soaps it still contains soap constituents that will eventually dry out your face.The only bar "soap" I will ever use is the drunk elephant pekee bar.It looks and acts like soap but is PH balanced , and is formulated in bar form without the drying or irritating aspects of soap.Read the review on beautypedia, that's where I found out about it, bought it and love it.Far better than dove.I love Dove , the shea butter one, but I would NEVER use it on my face. Thank you! Dove soap has always been like my little secret that no one else thinks will work! I call this ‘resetting’ so I just do it every once in a while. Thank you so much! Swap your liquid soap for one of these 12 best bar soaps for your face and body. I only cleanse once a day. Would love to hear what others have to say about this. Ahead, a dermatologist weighs in on how often you should wash your face to get dewy, soft, zit-free skin. This is funny, because the other day my aunt told me her secret to clear skin was Dove soap. Thank you so much I'll look into them! Thank you! The top five benefits of Dove soap for oily skin are listed below: [ Read: Skin care products] Advantages of Dove Soap for Oily Skin. Opt for a mild cleanser like Dove sensitive skin soap. Target / Personal Care / Dove : Hand Soap & Sanitizers ... Dove Sugar Cane & Warm Vanilla Foaming Liquid Hand Wash Soap - 6.8oz. I find it useful. I think the acid you used may have been too strong. Congratulations on fixing your acne! Thanks again. I like you would love more opinions/experiences from others! I think my hair looks a lot better as a result. Ended up coming home and selling 90% of my skincare as a bundle on ebay. I don't actually know what the water is like where I live so I'll do some research! I haven’t put facial soap on my face for six months and it has made a HUGE difference. I definitely need to use some sort of moisturiser and I’ll look into serums!! Im trying to simplify my routine. I've heard installing a filter can really benefit your skin and hair so it may be something worth looking into though! Do you use moisturizer, make up etc? I'm not sure I would use anything just a cheap soap on my face tho as I'm very dry and I think a lot of face products are designed to … I also don't know if I should use the soap twice a day. If anything it made it more out of wack. Good luck! So avoid the harsh soaps and choose something that will clean off the grime without leaving your skin too parched. Well, certainly seems like Dove’s so-called beauty bars are soap. And it’s worked??? However a few times lately I've used dove and it's been fine. I learned this lesson in my teens when I started experimenting and found that my skin was getting worse then using my family supply of Dove soap (though it was the sensitive version). New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the SkincareAddictionUK community, Continue browsing in r/SkincareAddictionUK, Press J to jump to the feed. I’ve been on Accutane TWICE and have had serious dry skin problems in the 5 years since I stopped my second round of treatment. Yeah me too! Skinwhitening potato dove soapskinwhiteningpotatodovesoapUnbelievable Skin whitening with potato and dove soap at home. I love Dove soap. I think there is a lot of hype to use a lot of products. Is this helping me short term but harming my skin long term?? I did that before i found this sub: washing with plain dove bar soap fixed my adult acne after about two weeks. I ran out of shampoo the other day, and started just lathering up my hands with bar soap (Dove I think) and washing my hair that way. Do what works for you. Thanks that's a good point I really need to find a sunscreen that works for me! Sometimes I find that I overload my face with chemicals. It reflects light differently and seems to be a little stiffer, so it sits differently on my head and I … For acne-prone skin, the Mayo Clinic recommends an over-the-counter medication with salicylic acid, which is the active ingredient in Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash Redness Soothing Gentle Scrub 1. I need the moisturiser as my skin can get quite dry. Just decided to take face wash and moisturizer. Do you use twice a day? I have been through this before. 4.5 out of 5 stars with 19 reviews. and I have to change up my routine. This soap can not only be used on the face but on the entire body as well. I'm not entirely sure what the pH of Dove soap is, but soap tends to be alkaline, whereas the skin on your face has an acid mantle which helps it to do things like protect against acne-causing bacteria. I went on holiday with just hand luggage so couldn't take much. The natural oils my face produces annoy me. I'm so bewildered!! You do you! Using soap may be too drying for me in the long run. Just listen to your skin. Thank you so much!! 19. Don't know if you should be washing your face once or twice a day? SLS can be so harsh on the skin. Really really well?? I was reading this blog and it talks about different skin ages etc. It's fragrance free, and hypoallergenic and many dermatologists recommend it even. Obviously YMMV, but if you want to try it I'd patch test very carefully first. Dove Beauty Moisture Conditioning Face Wash is different. ... Dove Men+Care Deep Clean Body and Face Bar Soap. Honestly, it's a lot of fun to use! I have no active pimples, my pores are looking smaller, and my scars are looking much better. I've never tried using soap on my face. 1. it doesn't break me out, its very cleansing and very thorough, and I didn't find it too drying. Yeah I had reduced my products to face wash, moisturiser, sunscreen and toner! Using standard hand soap or body wash could leave your face red, dried out, or even result in peeling skin. When my hands need to be clean, after a day out or cooking, nothing makes them cleaner or smell better than Dove. That's great! I Used Dove Soap on My Face Everyday For a Month! I know people have had great luck with it. Thank you! If you don't mind me asking, what is your routine with it? My boyfriend uses the dove soap so I know, depending which one at least, is SLS free which could be something. Yeah I have that with Simple and Neutrogena ! If we are on about the same dove bar (white soap comes in cardboard box) it’s for face too I think. It's genetics, people. Dove is a great cleanser, l’m going to switch to it soon. If its not overly drying, I wouldnt see an issue using it twice a day so long as your skin can tolerate face wash twice a day. Spent £30-£50 on skincare from a few different brands. If it manages to eliminate them completely I can then create a routine to work on other things like scars! Not you not washing your faces. Hey thanks for responding! I live in an area with hard water so all soap bar type products don't seem to work for me :( probably need to install a filter but that's too much fuss. My skin is very oily and acne prone. I used an acid toner and I like it. I would say moisturize each time, once you find a moisturizer that works for you. Facial soap has a lower pH value than standard body soap, which is what makes it so ideal for use on the face, as it is less likely to dry out your skin. If you’re oily, for moisturiser, maybe look at just a serum instead of a greasy cream. I've been using the bodyshop seaweed face wash for years now! I have tried using it and I believe it helped, but I can't seem to find a good moisturizer to use with it and also don't know know if I should be using it once a day, twice a day and should I be moisturizing after each time. Aww sucks :( I've tried all those-Cetaphil, Cerave etc. There are cleansing options for dry, oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin. Thennnnn I’ve been able to improve my skin with a regimen since. My skin was very dry and tight and I get painful cystic, hormonal acne. Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar: My favorite way to wash away the day. Should I keep using the body soap or go back to my face wash? People diss soap, but tbh, my skin problems started when l switched to face wash. It’s solid, so less preservatives, and sls free. Developed specifically for men’s skin, Dove Men+Care cleansing products feature MicroMoisture technology to provide hydration for healthier, stronger skin. • Daily cleansing Dermagologist recommended Dove Men+Care Hydration Balance Body and Face Wash removes the dirt and odor of the day, leaving your skin fresh, clean and comfortable • Hydrating skin Dove Men+Care Hydration Balance Body Wash with its unique MICROMOISTURE technology locks in skin’s natural moisture as it cleanses for healthier feeling skin that is protected from dryness Yeah I really appreciate that because everyone always talks about complicated skin care routines and products you must use so it feels odd to not use anything!! May 2015 vs May 2014, no filter and no makeup If you find it drying, just wash less often. If you have the best skin for several years and a simple cheap routine... well, that’s amazing. So far this is my second or third day of using it, I am not experiencing any out of the ordinary dryness. People diss soap, but tbh, my skin problems started when l switched to face wash. It’s solid, so less preservatives, and sls free. Thank you so much! Thank your parents. Thanks :). My dermatologist recommends this. I have a cheap bland face wash list here that might help you https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddictionUK/comments/bmvllq/its_phriday_every_nonlow_foaming_supermarket_own/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddictionUK/comments/bpwccy/its_phriday_a_few_affordable_creammilk_type/. thanks! If you don't mind me asking, what's your routine with the dove soap? I have also read on acne.org countless people who had positive results. The sensitive skin and the hydrating both work really well for my face. I have heard of some dermatologists recommending Dove bar soap as a face wash. Dove soap is meant to be pH balanced compared to regular bar soap, that's what a Doctor once told me :), I have eczema and sensitive skin/allergies and every doctor I've seen has recommended that I use Dove as a body soap. I don't know much about dove soap to comment there. I'm not entirely sure what the pH of Dove soap is, but soap tends to be alkaline, whereas the skin on your face has an acid mantle which helps it to do things like protect against acne-causing bacteria. So far, Reddit has really helped my skin. I don't use it on my face because it's too drying, but if it works for you, keep using it! Cetaphil is the only thing that has helped. For the face, Neutrogena's facial cleansers, like Deep Clean Sport Facial Cleanser and Deep Clean Invigorating Daily Cleanser, are suggested by the Mayo Clinic 1. In fact, most antibacterial soaps are too harsh for your face. Obviously right after I have washed I have just stripped my skin of all its oils so it doesn't feel moisturized but it feels normal! Heyy guys, todays video i try dove bar sensitive soap for a whole month! Soap is not harmful as people make out. I think different skin reacts differently. Sounds exactly like your description of using it. Did it help with acne at all and how long did it take to see a difference? 191. I know it has been said many times that bar soap should not be used on facial skin, but skin is so different. This comes up on /skincareaddiction sometimes, I think for some, its just the "way". She used bar soaps, (Dove, Irish spring, dial) and basic body lotion. I prefer my current cleanser, but I would happily wash my face with it. I keep extra Dove soaps stored in my drawers and linen cupboard, and usually have a bar or two in my closets as well. Dove soap did nothing for my face. It's better now that I know what I'm doing but yeah sometimes soap is the best thing you've tried so far. And make sure you have the moisturizing formula, as their other formulas are not recommended. In one post, someone mentioned not washing his/her face, and for some reason, that jumped out at me to try. A little while ago I think I chemically burnt my skin by using too many products so I decided to temporarily stop using everything except face wash and aloe Vera gel. Cleanser, toner, moisturiser and sunscreen (day). If you are interested: www.indomitablebeauty.com. Yeah I recently found out my moisturiser that I've been using for close to three years has a lot of alcohol in it (Kiehls' Oil Free gel) and I think cutting that out has really helped. But I'd certainly at least just look into an spf, just to protect you going forward. Don't feel like or let people tell you you're doing something wrong because you're not using designated skin care. Made with our ¼ moisturizing cream, Dove Beauty Bar leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth, and radiant. I used it over the weekend twice a day and didn't even apply moisturizer after, my skin was totally fine thankfully :). I would find it fine for the first few days but eventually it dried my skin out and then caused it to produce more oil. The problem with soap tends not to be the fragrance or allergens, but the pH. I think that’s a good idea and not something I’d thought of actually. Some of us need a lot of skincare, some need a little bit, some need nothing. my dad doesnt use it on his face, but hes got the wooooooorst body skin ever (psorisis, broken out, dry, red, etc) and he swears by dove sensitive bar. So far the dove bar seems to be working for my spots. It works me. A foaming one? I've stopped washing my face with cleanser in the morning. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. I have a friend who's skin is smooth as glass, it's perfect and she can't use any facial cleansers because they break her out! Dove is a great cleanser, l’m going to switch to it soon. Different strokes. However, it’s had no impact on the blackhead things I have on my nose and below my lips. Also with African black soap. Strong soaps leave your skin dry and irritated. After a few days my skins felt so much more fresh and youthful. i have senstive skin/acne-prone and Eucerin DermoPurifyer / Nivea wash off / Avene Cleanance make my face dry should i try dis ? Plus Dove is very different,ingredients -wise, to basic soap. Dove absolutely breaks me out, all over my body. I use soap on my face every shower. To be honest, I'm afraid it would be too drying on my skin. Let’s check in with one more expert. I have very oily skin and used to use Dove bars on my face in a pinch when travelling. Just didn't work for this face. What kind of face wash were you using? and didn't notice much difference, good or bad. Years ago before I knew much about skincare my skin was actually the least spotty just washing it with pump hand soap. The problem with soap tends not to be the fragrance or allergens, but the pH. I believe its alcohol free as well, though correct me if I'm wrong. Every morning I shower and usually use a face wash or hot cloth cleanser in the shower. I want to use just dove soap and maybe a light bb cream in the mornings with spf as makeup/moisturizer. I've just checked the ingredients and it doesn't have irritants! See the content list and effects: * Sodium Lauroyl IsethionateSummary: This Dove soap ingredient does not appear to have any beneficial properties for your skin (aside from cleaning it), and may dry it out. Was it drying to you from first use or was it gradual? Using an alkaline product like soap on your face can disrupt the pH of your acid mantle which can lead to things like dry skin and acne. Washing your face at night is a hard-and-fast rule when it comes to caring for your skin, and it holds true even if you don’t wear makeup. In fact, my soap-less face routine started out with a lot of work and sometimes ended in a lot of rashes until I finally got into the swing of things. I use that bar of soap that you're referring to every night to wash off my makeup. Honestly I never had much luck with neutrogena :/ I used dove last night and this morning and didn't find it too drying. Whether you’re looking for a deep-cleaning face wash or a refreshing body wash to leave your skin feeling cool as well as clean, our cleansing range has everything you need. Yep! I hav been using dove soap for the past 2-3 days and so far so good. It doesn't contain soap, which is why it's a great face wash for dry skin, too. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Thank you for the link I'll be sure to read it!! 4.4 out of 5 stars with 191 reviews. Then I stop everything and just use one product (my holy grail is Lush Ultrabland Cleanser) and I can use this day and night and my skin can be clear and great. Then my face decides it needs more than that and I get a breakout and white head spots (too much oil maybe?) Lol I know that sounds crazy but the whole experience of lathering it up in your hands is great because it creates a really cushy, soft thick foam and you basically lather that on your face and rinse. Check Out The Dove White Beauty Bar Soap HERE: https://amzn.to/2yaKB7u ︎I made an AMAZON STOREFRONT! Dove Men+Care. it's not like there are any ingredients in it that are going to cause damage (that I'm aware of.). I stopped using the gel because the burns seemed to have healed as well. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Dove. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddictionUK/comments/bmvllq/its_phriday_every_nonlow_foaming_supermarket_own/, https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddictionUK/comments/bpwccy/its_phriday_a_few_affordable_creammilk_type/. After my face wash finished two weeks ago I decided to experiment and just wash my face with the dove body soap bar. I tried Laura mercier tinted moisturizer and honestly hated it though and even think it made my breakouts worse. My dad shares his thoughts on why Ivory soap may be more irritating than Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar—and what type of detergent to look for if you have sensitive skin. I even use old fashioned soap dishes in my bathrooms and have only Dove soap for washing my hands. Some people find washing their face with a face wash twice a day can dry them out. However, just like many of you here, I'm older (33) and have loads of people who think I'm about 23/24. I have also streamlined what im using. While ordinary soaps can strip skin of essential nutrients, Dove Beauty Bar has mild cleansers to care for skin and effectively wash away dirt and germs. She swears by it. Stick with what’s working. Stick with what’s working. Whatever your skin needs, whether you want a face wash for oily skin or to remove make-up, we know one thing: once you try Dove Face Wash you won’t go back. wont use anything else, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the SkincareAddiction community, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I'm talking about the sensitive skin one. Like I said at the start I have no idea why this has happened and was wondering what your thoughts are? It's so strange because for years I've been trying different products and creating a routine! I was looking into using an acid for breakouts and it was experimenting with a new toner and acids that I burnt my skin! If you have the best skin for several years and a simple cheap routine... well, that’s amazing. Packed with hydrating hyaluronic acid, just a little bit of this lightweight, soap-free face wash goes a long way. After a few months I saw difference but nothing major. That’s because Dove isn’t soap, it’s a Beauty Bar. Washing your face seems pretty simple, yet dermatologists and beauty companies think there's room for improvement. Make sure you use one that is hydrating though because some basic soaps will just make your skin feel like plastic. I only wash my face every 2-3 days with cleanser because I have eczema, and very sensitive dry skin. Other people have said it has fragrance which might be problematic but whatever works for you. That said, like someone else said, some people do just need nothing and that is completely okay. Wow that’s amazing! Then chemical exfoliation, then moisturize. $5.49 - $9.39. 'Ve stopped washing my hands need to use just dove soap so i 'll do some!! 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