I keep seeing all these ads for natural soaps that say they are good because they are detergent free, but never explain why detergent is bad. Did I miss something or is it just a marketing gimmick?
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Detergents are fine and dandy for clothes and cleaning. Your skins oil are a protective layer that should never be habitually stripped in their entirety. Otherwise it will disrupt the protective layer, the ph balance, and cause all sorts of long term skin problems. Yes, some people’s skin is made of iron but in general it’s good practice to use mild soaps on your skin.
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