There is a rising theory that soap is one of the most harmful things we can put on our bodies. It is necessary at times to remove germs and other stuff from our skin, but it is also known to be very drying. Aside from use on the more smelly parts of your body (genitals and sweaty areas) it's a good idea to lay low on your lathering. Even your hair. We've known for years that letting our hair collect natural oils keeps it glowing. The same is true for our skin.
Think of it as using the wrong tool. Soap today is harsh and isn't correctly balanced so that it doesn't take away your natural oils. These oils are essential to healthy glowing skin and hair.
I suggest reducing the amount of soap to a minimum. Wash your hair every other day or skip a few days if you can stand it. Also look into getting all natural cleansers. These are less likely to damage your bodies individual balance. Moisturizers are also a good idea, for putting water back into your skin. I suggest looking for one that is unscented and doesn't contain any alcohol.
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Actually, a lot of people now are recommending that soap is kept away from the vulva. The vagina is a happy little ecosystem, with good bacteria to keep it clean. Soap can kill that, mess up the pH, and that can cause yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and/or UTIs. Warm water and a washcloth should do the trick.
I completely disagree. The vagina has bacteria that NEEDS to be cleaned with soap or else THAT will give you an infection. Wash your vag or not, it's gross if you don't!
I'm 100% positive that if you don't wash with soap, it's going to start smelling like dead fish down there!!! I'm sure your boyfriend won't like that very much.
Nope. That bacteria can be balanced out with yogurt, garlic, and warm water. (Eating the yogurt and garlic, washing with warm water.) You only get an infection if you let it sit and fester, which a light scrub with warm water won't do. Any scent can be taken care of with a dab of perfume on the inner thighs. It won't smell like dead fish if you take care of yourself. But soap just harms things. It isn't even good for regular skin, let alone the very sensitive vulva. And, if my partner is narrow-minded enough to let a light, natural vaginal odor stop him, I don't want to be sexually active with him.
I'm not arguing that soaps are bad for our skin. That's what this post was about. We should be using soaps that are all natural. Not all bacteria is easily washed away with water. Of course we don't use soap inside the labia, but there should be no harmful effects of washing the outer areas, and inside the folds with soap. If you develop a rash or irritation, you should consider finding a more natural soap. "Washing the outer labia with a gentle soap and letting running water and a gentle cloth take care of the inside bits will keep them sweet and peachy, without the irritation and skin damage that soaps can cause." There is no real reason to go without gentle soap (such as baby "soap" or Summers Eve products) unless you are prone to rashes. Otherwise, you're exaggeration the situation. Either way, you can end up with an infection.