If you’re in the market for a body wash, consider the humble bar soap. While typically associated with handwashing, this skin-care category has come a long way in recent years. Plenty of bar-soap ...

This iconic cake of soap invented almost 150 years ago, has become a part of Americana largely by advertising its two strange merits: "It Floats" and its "99+44⁄100% Pure."The original product is a no ...

Joshua Zeichner, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and the director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. Bar soap gets a bad rap for being too alkaline, but ...

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It’s possible to make bar soap at home using ingredients such as lye and oils. Following a recipe and knowing which precautions to take can help make bar soap making a fun and generally safe activity.