Soap is one of the most effective ways of cleansing your hands of viruses and has a proven track record in helping to fight past pandemics, says Unilever’s Samir Singh SINGAPORE: Demand for hand sanitiser has grown exponentially in recent months. I have seen staggering purchase levels in some countries, stores running out of stock and rapid increases in production. However, while hand sanitisers have an important role to play in keeping us safe when we can’t get to a sink,...

When it comes to body care, finding the right cleanser is crucial. After all, the skin is our body's largest organ, and our cleansers cover so much surface area. Bar soap has had a historically bad rap, but now that there are gentle formulas on the market, many people say they're comparable—if not better than—a moisturizing body wash. So how should we really lather up? Here, we get to the bottom of the bar soap versus body wash debate, so...

A quality bar of soap that has been designed for a man’s naturally rugged skin should not only get you clean, but also prevent any sort of irritation. But it goes further than that. The best bar soap should be made from quality ingredients, have a scent (or lack thereof) that you prefer, moisturize your skin, develop a nice lather, and of course give you the confidence you need when exiting the shower – like the Dr. Squatch Cedar Citrus bar...

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...