Why does using bar soap when washing my hands and/or body give it a very grippy feeling after using it, while liquid soap doesn’t?

Question

Why does using bar soap when washing my hands and/or body give it a very grippy feeling after using it, while liquid soap doesn’t?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Scum. The tap water we use contains impurities in the form of mineral ions. These ions precipitate with the soap to from salts which appear as a fine later of scum. It is this later that gives us a sqeaky and grippy feeling. Next time try washing your hands with bottled water and see if you still get the feeling.