The phrase “less is more” is especially accurate for those who’ve stoppedusing soapto clean their bodies.
The chemicals found in soaps often over-strip the biome and in turn, deprive the skin of those benefits.
And the results, according to those who’ve made the switch, are pretty remarkable.
That’s why those who don’t use soap find that theirskin stays hydratednaturally.
“Over time, my skin has adjusted.
I don’t smell,” the author added in an interview withThe Guardian.
Sandy Skotnicki, a Toronto-based dermatologist toldThe Guardianthat our societal increase in showers has changed the skin microbiome.
“Has that caused a rise in inflammatory skin diseases?
I think the answer is yes, but we don’t know,” she said.
