BAR SOAPS have officially made a comeback: as effective at cleaning as their liquid counterparts, they earn mega eco-points because they last a long time and don't have a ton of plastic, non-recyclable packaging. In addition to being more sustainable, the best bar soaps can save you cash down the line and now come in a range of formulations to wash not only your hands and body, but also your face and hair - without drying. The best bar soaps...

Bar soaps aren’t typically the first thing we think about when it comes to cleansing the skin. To be honest, whenever I hear the words “bar soap”, I always think back to my mom furiously rubbing my face with Irish Spring. What was once a leading beauty product has now been eclipsed by its liquid alternatives. However, thanks to the improvement of formulas and the vast variety of soaps, the new wave of bar soaps are gentler, even luxurious, and seriously...

  Solid picks for a moisturizing cleansing experience. Soap: For many of us, it falls under the umbrella of scarcely considered personal-care products, along with, say, floss. While body washes, scrubs, and shower oils can deliver a cleansing experience that's nothing short of luscious, there's something about good ol' bar soap that delivers a clean feeling that's second to none. On the other hand, it's that same clean feeling that can send people running for their hydrating shower oils — after all, it's no...

A baby or toddler’s bath time is one of the most cherished times you’ll have as a parent, so the last thing you want to intervene is a bar soap that’s going to strip away their natural moisture or cause tears if it gets in their eyes. When it comes to picking out the best kids’ bar soaps, you’ll want to make sure that it’s not just going to remove dirt, but moisturize their fragile skin at the same time, so their...

A humble bar of soap is perhaps the most important tool in your grooming regimen. Though often overlooked, soaps come in a staggering array of compositions, and packaging often touts a laundry-list of ingredients. Understanding the best soap to buy starts, first and foremost, by considering your skin type and analyzing the components of a soap to see what will suit your needs.  In technical terms, soap is a salt of a fatty acid. When vegetable or animal fats (triglycerides) are combined...