Body soap.........Is there a certain kind

United States
July 27, 2007 4:55pm CST
Is there a certain kind of body soap you use if so why? I have to use Dove products because I have very sensitive skin. my other family members can use anything.. On thing I don't like about the Dove products is that it's so expensive.. So what kind do you use?
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TawnyJo
@TawnyJo (131)
• United States
27 Jul 07
I use the Dove bar soap to wash my face. I can only use Dove or glycerin soap for my face, anything else will make me break out. For body soap, I use St. Ives. I think it works really well and it's not badly priced.
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wisconsin26
@wisconsin26 (3859)
• United States
28 Jul 07
I've heard of that st. stuff but never used it.. I am just wondering can people with sensitive skin use that or no? Thanks for you reply!
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TawnyJo
@TawnyJo (131)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I think so. Most body washes make me itch but St. Ives doesn't. I'm not sure if they have a special formula for sensitive skin but it seems to work well for me!
sharonercastillo
@sharonercastillo (888)
• Philippines
28 Jul 07
my little girl uses dove eversince, its suits her, when my husband came home for vacation 4 months ago, he's working overseas, he bought 24c bars, we are still using it, i use dove too, yes it can be very expensive but it think it compensate for the benefit our skin gets from dove
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wisconsin26
@wisconsin26 (3859)
• United States
28 Jul 07
I agree it just tends to keep the skin soft which is really nice and keep it from drying out as well to fast.. I noticed that with other soaps I did use back when.. I always had dry skin from them.. Thanks for you reply!
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cloudwatcher
@cloudwatcher (6861)
• Australia
27 Jul 07
I stopped using soap in the shower years ago before trying to remove soap scum from the glass shower screens and tiles was a never-ending and not very satisfactory job. I will not allow soap to be used in our showers any more, but provide a selection of shower gels, suitable for men or women. Shower gels are not soap and leave no soap scum. I find the shower gels are much nicer to use. I don't have sensitive skin but I would imagine they would be better than any soap. I do use Dove soap on my face and am happy with it.
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wisconsin26
@wisconsin26 (3859)
• United States
28 Jul 07
I've noticed that too when i first moved here we used bars of soap and I was cleaning the shower alot.. but than switched to body soap and it seem so to work better and theirs not much soap scum in my shower.. Thanks for your reply!
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emma412
@emma412 (1156)
• United States
27 Jul 07
I usually use bath and body works shower gel. They have great deals on multiple purchases so I always load up when they're having a sale. I've got a bunch of different scents I love and switch them out before I get bored with one.
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wisconsin26
@wisconsin26 (3859)
• United States
28 Jul 07
I don't believe I've seen that on the shelfs before actually unless I've just never really looked for it.. I usually do that to my dove product not that I get bored of it or anything, just didn't scents.. Thanks for your reply!
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Feona1962
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
28 Jul 07
When I was growing up I used Ivory..I like Caress. Mostly we use shower gels to bathe with..I don't use soap on my face, I use Noxzema.
wisconsin26
@wisconsin26 (3859)
• United States
28 Jul 07
I have Noxzema but do you think I'll use it... No it's still in my bathroom.. Talk about me being lazy.. ha ha Actually I do use dove on my face.. It just tends to keep it from drying out and things like that.. Thanks for your reply!
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wisconsin26
@wisconsin26 (3859)
• United States
28 Jul 07
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Feona1962
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
28 Jul 07
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vicki2876
@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
27 Jul 07
My daughter also uses Dove because of her very sensitive skin. I hate the added cost to it but I have to fork that over for many other products as well for scent free products and products made for people like you guys. Since I am afraid to have the other stuff around in case of cross contamination I don't buy other products.
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wisconsin26
@wisconsin26 (3859)
• United States
28 Jul 07
I can understand that so many products and don't know which to pick.. Dove was the only product that my doctor told me to use, he for warned me it was pricey and all but it's just something I need so I don't break out I will buy it.. My shampoo is totally different though.. Thanks for your reply!
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golfproo
@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
29 Jul 07
Hi, I have sensitive skin as well but I go for Irish Spring. It never really seems to irritate the skin and I like the smell of it. Actually I have used Irish Spring my whole life and the smell remings me of childhood memories. It is funny how some of the senses can do that. cheers,
wisconsin26
@wisconsin26 (3859)
• United States
29 Jul 07
I agree, i have never tried the Irish Spring soap before.. My husband has and he seems fine using it.. I think it's just certain types i can and can't use.. The last kind i do recall using was Zest and i broke out really bad from it.. That's why the doctor told me to stick with Dove.. Isn't it strange how some soaps can do one thing and the other does something else.... Thanks for your reply!!