Just read that 40% of facial cleansers actually strip the skin's barrier way too much. Found it in a dermatology journal my friend left at my place.

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My pharmacy aisle is basically a wall of harsh soaps now. Feels like everything is overcorrecting for problems we didn't have.

jana_hayes3114d ago

Exactly, it's like they're trying to solve for the most extreme case. Everything is antibacterial, has exfoliating beads, or strips all oils away. My skin gets so dry and tight from these "deep cleaning" formulas. They took a few people who wanted very strong soap and made it the only option. Now I have to hunt for the one basic, gentle bar left on the bottom shelf.