N nc.marula Active Member Joined Jan 25, 2011 Messages 43 Reaction score 1 Feb 28, 2011 #1 Is soap expected to moisturize your skin to where you don't need lotion? (In all climates, freezing - hot)
Is soap expected to moisturize your skin to where you don't need lotion? (In all climates, freezing - hot)
Genny Well-Known Member Joined Oct 21, 2010 Messages 3,746 Reaction score 943 Location NW Wisconsin Feb 28, 2011 #2 No, I honestly don't think soap is meant to moisturize your skin to a point that you don't need to use lotion, butter, balm, etc.
No, I honestly don't think soap is meant to moisturize your skin to a point that you don't need to use lotion, butter, balm, etc.
C Catmehndi Well-Known Member Joined Nov 5, 2010 Messages 376 Reaction score 4 Location Canada Mar 1, 2011 #3 Both coconut and palm are high in lauric and myristic acids, which strips the skin from natural oils so while soaps can keep you clean, they can also make you dry.
Both coconut and palm are high in lauric and myristic acids, which strips the skin from natural oils so while soaps can keep you clean, they can also make you dry.