Laundry soap for the face: benefits and harms, mask recipes

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Svetlana Pavlikhina

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Laundry soap for the face is prescribed as an effective cleaning and healing agent. Its benefit mainly lies in the fact that it perfectly cleanses the face.

Next we will tell you whether anyone can wash their face with such soap and how to use it as a cosmetic preparation to improve the condition of the skin.

Beneficial features

This product contains fatty acids and alkalis. Moreover, there are much more of the latter here than in other detergents. The composition also includes a number of other components, such as sulfuric acid salts, parabens and surfactants. Often it is labeled: 65 or 72. This indicates the fatty acid content.

You can wash your face with soap because it is completely natural and has no preservatives. Moreover, all fatty acids are of natural origin.

The beneficial properties of this product when washing are due to the fact that it effectively rids the epidermis of dust and germs. The alkali contained in the soap dries the face and eliminates oily shine. In this case, dead cells are removed from the surface of the skin.

Soap also helps against acne. Regularly washing your face with it can reduce the intensity of rashes or prevent their occurrence. It is also useful in that it reduces redness.

It would seem, why use this nondescript soap if there are a large number of all kinds of skin care products on the shelves?

Why it is useful is described above. Plus, it contains no dyes or fragrances. But by reading the composition of creams and masks, a person can be convinced that they are far from useful. Allergic reactions can negate the positive properties of the products.

Recent clinical studies indicate that as a result of using antibacterial soap, the likelihood of developing allergic reactions is much greater: it contains surfactants that can penetrate deep into the skin and disrupt its structure.

Laundry soap does not affect the skin if used in moderation. It has a lot of alkali, and if you use it often, it can dry out the epidermis. The protective fat layer is damaged and the face becomes dry.

The harm and benefits of the product should be especially taken into account by people who have oily skin. The more often you dry it out, the more fat and acne there will be.

The product is not used against wrinkles if they form due to aging. To avoid them, you need to try to moisturize your face.

What is it used for?

Initially, laundry soap was used for washing by women in the Soviet Union, when there were not as many cosmetic products as there are now. I had to look for available means at hand to maintain the beauty and health of the skin.

Nowadays, those who want to replace chemicals with natural ingredients have begun to pay attention to this product. In addition to fans of safe care, this soap is used by women who have inflammation on their skin. A pimple by its nature is a skin plug. This product eliminates all fats, promotes normal functioning of the sebaceous glands, which reduces the likelihood of acne.

Although laundry soap does not contain dangerous additives, it must be used carefully and without fanaticism. The alkali present in it not only removes dirt and grease well, but also breaks the protective layer of the skin. And this inevitably leads to overdrying.

Tar for facial beauty

As an option, tar soap can be used; it looks like laundry soap. The positive effect of birch tar on the skin has been proven by clinical studies. Natural tar has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Regular use of this soap can:

• get rid of acne on the face;
• destroy psoriatic plaques;
• soothe the skin;
• reduce itching;
• even out the color.

It should be used in moderation; frequent washing will only cause harm.

Do not dry

Avoid drying out your skin. The use of aggressive soap leads to disruption of its protective fat layer, which makes the skin dry and can cause peeling and cracking. In addition, dry skin is less elastic - it can stretch greatly without restoring its shape later. As a result, deep wrinkles form. Frequent use of alcohol-containing products also leads to excessive drying of the skin. After all, alcohol absorbs water very well - and not only from the air, but also from the skin. In addition, washing with very hot water
. It irritates the skin, actually causing a slight burn, and also dissolves and washes away more sebum.

How to use soap

You can wash it up to three times a week. With more frequent use, it dries out the skin very much, and the effect will be exactly the opposite. Some experts advise using only foam to minimize the possible negative effects of cosmetic procedures. If a person has dry skin, then you should wash your face even less often.

It is recommended to rinse off the foam first with warm water and then with cold water. This will close the pores, which will prevent blackheads on the face. It is recommended to apply foam to the face only where there is inflammation, this will help to quickly remove it.

Chemical composition

When choosing a brown bar as an acne treatment, you should pay attention to the color and markings. It should be dark and marked “72%”.

This detergent does not contain harmful additives and consists of natural ingredients:

• Sodium salt;
• Animal and vegetable fats.

During production, the fatty component is first heated to high temperatures, then the soda component is added. The result is a sticky soap mass, which becomes thicker after cooling and then hardens.

How to make masks

At home, it is allowed to use masks that contain the product in question. They are easy to prepare: they add ingredients that are always available in any home.

How to make a face mask from laundry soap:

1. A little of the product is ground on a regular grater and heated in a water bath. It is then whipped to form foam. Then soda (a teaspoon) is added to it. Having achieved a homogeneous mixture, apply it to the face (the procedure lasts half an hour). Next, the mask is removed with regular warm water.
2. In the same way, it is advised to make a mask, to which instead of soda you need to add a little sea salt. It provides the mixture with antibacterial properties.
3. Mix 1 tablespoon of soap in 50 ml of water. Add a tablespoon of onion juice to this solution. Cover the face with the mixture for 10 minutes (if you keep the mask longer, irritation may occur). Then the composition is washed off. It is also advised to wipe your face with an ice cube: it will relieve irritation and even out your complexion.
4. Mix 30 grams of finely grated laundry soap with hydrogen peroxide (only a few drops of this substance are needed). You need to apply foam to the skin and wash it off after 3 minutes. The healing properties of the mask will be enhanced if you additionally add a few drops of aloe juice to the composition.

It must be remembered that only regular brown soap is suitable for preparing masks and washing. The use of white soap (such as “Duru”) is prohibited because it contains a large number of fragrances and synthetic components.

The best remedy for acne is a bar of classic soap.

Multi-component masks

Based on laundry soap, you can prepare nourishing compositions that perfectly moisturize and nourish the skin. Let's look at the preparation of some of them:

1. Mix the protein obtained from a chicken egg, 5 drops of lemon (lime) juice, half a teaspoon of brown soap, which is melted a little before this. The mixture should be applied evenly to the face and then washed off. It is not recommended to use the mask more than once a week. Suitable for normal skin.
2. To prevent wrinkles with dry skin, you need to make a more nourishing mask. To do this, mix 2 tbsp. spoons of sour cream, fresh zucchini and add the same amount of soap. You need to apply the mask on your face for 10 minutes and then rinse gently with cool water.
3. For oily skin type, you need to take 2 teaspoons of blue clay, 3 teaspoons of aloe juice, half a teaspoon of warmed soap. All this is mixed, brought to the consistency of sour cream, and left on the skin for 20 minutes. You can use the mask up to 2 times a week, but it gives noticeable results only after 2 months.
4. Finally, a person may have combination skin. It is possible to improve her condition with the help of a mask, which includes soap, a spoonful of corn flakes, and egg white. This mask is used once a week, the mixture is applied to the skin for 20 minutes.

To correct wrinkles, early prevention is necessary. In some girls, they can appear as early as 25 years of age. A healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition and physical exercise help improve the condition of the skin.

Reviews

Belosnezka

“I washed my face with laundry soap every day and my pimples and blackheads went away. But there was one minus – the skin began to dry out. I still wanted to continue using it, so I simply reduced the frequency of washing my face to once or twice a week. The skin stopped peeling and becoming irritated. The pores remain clean, so I don’t even doubt whether using this product is beneficial.”

Elizabeth

“I am one hundred percent sure that it is beneficial for cosmetologists that we buy more of their products (and preferably expensive ones), and don’t even think about folk remedies. I know exactly what will happen if you wash your face with laundry soap. The skin will become cleaner and softer. Only then should you immediately apply a moisturizing or night cream.”

How to deal with acne

Since soap has antiseptic properties, it can be safely used to fight acne. They appear because the follicle is clogged with fat. The product in question comes to the rescue because it flushes clogged areas. There is no need to steam and then squeeze out the pimple.

The negative effect of soap on the skin is that it can dry out certain areas of the face. Therefore, you should wash your face properly and avoid getting significant amounts of foam on it. The best method of treatment is to apply foam to points, that is, to those areas of the face that are affected by inflammation.

To remove acne, you can wash off the soap with a swab soaked in calcium chloride. There is another way to fight acne: apply a mixture of laundry soap onto the pimple and leave it overnight.

The following recommendations must also be followed:

• wash with cool water;
• treat hormonal disorders;
• follow a diet, excluding fatty, sweet and fried foods from the diet;
• do not drink alcohol;
• quit smoking;
• apply moisturizer to the skin.

In these cases, the fight against skin inflammation will be more effective. If you do not eliminate the cause of acne, the condition of your facial skin will not improve even after using soap.

Which one to choose?

You will find several types of products on sale. When purchasing, you should consider the amount of fatty acids (%) indicated on the package.

• 64% – suitable for narrowing enlarged pores and reducing oily skin;
• 69% - best to buy for rashes and whitening pigment spots;
• 70.5% is the optimal option for caring for aging skin.

Do not neglect children's varieties of the product. They provide more benefits due to their reduced sodium and alkali content.

If you are purchasing a product for the first time, buy soaps with fragrances, fragrances and emollient ingredients. This will allow your face to get used to the new product and also test your reaction to it.

Is soap harmful?

Cleansing your face with this product is harmful. It is associated with a large amount of alkali. This substance has a negative effect on the skin if used in large quantities. Alkali is especially harmful to hair: it causes increased fragility.

Acid helps neutralize alkali . After washing, you can rinse your face and hair with a weak solution of citric acid. This will make your facial skin soft and your hair manageable and silky.

Using alkaline soap too often is very harmful. And if you wash your face with it several times a day, then due to excessive dryness, the skin will begin to produce an increased amount of oil. This will make her have even more acne.

When using this hygiene product, you must remember that it is not able to eliminate the cause of acne and redness of the skin. In order to get rid of this problem, you need to contact a cosmetologist. He will prescribe a comprehensive treatment for acne. It should include the use of special cosmetics and diet.

Laundry soap is a highly effective hygienic product. It is beneficial when used correctly. Washing with alkalis too often leads to the exact opposite effect; the skin will become dry and wrinkled. If after washing your face turns red or becomes covered in a rash, you should consult a doctor.

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Harm and contraindications

Without knowing the basic rules for using detergents, you can cause enormous harm to your skin. Each skin type has its own recommendations. Constant use of this soap for washing can lead to drying and dehydration of the dermis for some. This occurs due to the destruction of the fatty acid lipid protective layer due to the frequent aggressive effects of alkalis on the face. Thus, the skin is more exposed to pathogenic bacteria, losing its natural protection. The dermis, which is naturally more prone to oiliness, will begin to produce more subcutaneous sebum, and this entails the appearance of new pimples, blackheads, and pustules. Laundry soap is very dehydrating and dries out the skin, so it cannot be used as a remedy against wrinkles, because their appearance is directly related to moisture loss. The normal pH level (acid-base balance) is 5.5, and after using soap it rises to 11. Using such a detergent with “fanaticism” can lead to negative consequences, namely:

1. Peeling due to dehydration;
2. Cracks;
3. Rashes and irritations;
4. Allergy;
5. Formation of suppuration;
6. Strengthening of various dermatological problems.

To avoid the above problems, you must consult a specialist and strictly adhere to all recommendations.

Use of soap in the household

Laundry soap is used in the household in various areas:

1. When washing laundry or heavily soiled items. Laundry soap ideally removes even the most difficult stains.
2. When soaked, it has a gluing effect, due to which, several years ago, it was used when gluing window frames, instead of paste or glue.
3. When protecting plants from pests (aphids) and diseases.
4. It is used to repair zippers on clothes or shoes. Rubbing with laundry soap improves glide and helps eliminate damage.
5. In a bathhouse, moisten a broom with a solution of laundry soap. This allows the skin to remain more youthful and healthy. This remedy effectively helps in the treatment of many skin diseases.
6. It has an antiseptic effect and is therefore used for treating hands and surfaces and for disinfecting toothbrushes.

   
   Soap is used when washing clothes or heavily soiled items. Laundry soap ideally removes even the most difficult stains.

Laundry soap for pigmentation

Many people want to get rid of small or extensive age spots, which may have a yellowish or brown tint with blurred or clearly visible boundaries. Such spots appear for a variety of reasons, and these can be chloasma, post-acne spots, freckles. Spots may also appear due to some problems with the liver; in this case, pigmentation may be located in the forehead area.

In the summer, persistent and clearly visible pigment spots are formed and due to constant exposure to direct sunlight, such spots can occupy a large area of ​​​​the skin of the face.

But, whatever the reasons for the formation of spots, one thing is clear - pigmentation greatly spoils the appearance and it is necessary to get rid of it, and for this it is strongly recommended to use ordinary homemade masks.

There are many different products that can easily eliminate pigmentation, for example, Achromin cream. But we will tell you about the use of the cheapest and simplest - washing soap.