But then cosmetologists brought fragrant brusochki in the "black list". Let's try to figure out, deservedly or not soap fell into disgrace.
In 1998, a scientific article by Yuri Lozovsky was published, in which the professor made a very unexpected statement: soap is harmful! The report was severely criticized, but Lozovsky was adamant - the cause of premature aging lies in a fragrant slice. The results of his experiments showed that soap destroys the protective fat layer, thanks to which bacteria can not penetrate into our body. According to the scientist, the refusal of washing "chemistry" can prolong life not for one decade. Despite the fact that today there are both supporters of Lozovsky and his opponents, all of them agree in one thing: not all soaps are equally harmful.
Scented slabs
To trust the eyes when choosing soap is useless - colorful packaging, sounding names, and intricate components. Not being a physician or chemist, reading the list of ingredients is completely useless. You just need to be prepared for the fact that if you have ordinary soap in a slice before you, for example "Strawberry", "Glycerin", "Vaseline", "Strawberry" and so on, with a shelf life of 3 years - this is most likely an alkaline product. Its action is based on mechanical washing of microorganisms, while the grease on which the dust and dirt settles dissolves. True, along with cleansing, this soap leads to a shift in the acidity of the skin to the alkaline side - from 9 to 12 (the norm, according to various authors, is 4 to 6.8 or 3.5 to 7.6). And this means that you are deprived of the most important mechanism of protection against aggressive external factors, without which it is impossible to preserve youth. Also, an alkaline soap loosens the horny layer of the skin, allowing moisture to penetrate inside, and dries it. Therefore, it is better not to use fragrant strips for the face. Alkaline soap is suitable only for washing hands. And after using it, you must always apply moisturizing cream. So, alkaline soap:
• only for hands,
• Dry the skin,
• Shelf life 3 years.
Cake-soap
Surely you have often visited soapy confectionery shops where you can buy a cake-soap with cream-brulee aroma, a piece of a three-layered cake or a bag of soap candies with the smell of plum, mango, lemon. Any means in such stores is a work of art with real flowers inside or with dried fruits. As a rule, manufacturers of "tasty" soap claim that their products are absolutely natural. Do not be slow to believe such statements.
A truly natural soap can not be bright, beautiful and fragrant. In order for it to take the necessary form and be stored for a long time, chemistry can not be dispensed with. But in any case, handmade soap, although it has an alkaline basis, refers to a better product. The fact is that in the production of hand-made (made by hands) vegetable oils predominate, for example, ylang-ylang, almond, grape seed, eucalyptus, lavender, mint. PH at such appetizing product makes from 7,5 to 7,8, therefore it can be used and for the face. True, only if the skin is not dry. There is a "tasty" soap about 10-12 times more than usual. Verdict:
• the price is 100-300 rubles per 100 g,
• shelf life - no more than 1 year,
• contains natural ingredients.
Liquid soap
And yet, the closest to the ideal is a liquid soap, which has surfactants or Sintetic Detergents, more carefully caring for the skin and in small concentrations that do not damage its protective layer. The pH level in the products containing surfactants usually ranges from 5.5 to 7, while the usual alkaline pH is much higher - from 9 to 12. Another advantage of liquid soap is its ease of use. One click - and the right amount of fragrant mass in your hand. If you have a fatty or mixed skin type, the liquid product is ideal - it contains additives that regulate the sebum secretion. However, this soap is undesirable to use for the face, as this can lead to irritation of the eye mucosa. Liquid soap:
• suitable for oily skin,
• ideal pH - from 5,5 to 7,
• does not contain alkali.
Soap without soap
If you are closer to the old good piece of soap, which causes pleasant associations with your mother and childhood - it's okay. Especially for such nostalgic individuals, scientists developed "soap without soap". It does not differ in appearance from the usual lumpy one, but instead of harmful alkali it contains high-quality surfactants that we already know. Recognize this miracle soap can be on the composition, which usually includes about 20% glycerin or moisturizer, that is, components that have a calming, softening and at the same time protective effect. Thanks to this "soap without soap" is suitable for any type of skin, including prone to irritation. So, this soap:
• Suitable for any type of skin,
• does not contain alkali,
• Does not cause irritation.
Expert opinion
Irina Malitskaya, doctor-cosmetologist, candidate of medical sciences:
- Each of us has his own pH-indicator of acid-base balance of the medium, which means that the same remedy can not be suitable for everyone without exception. As for the allergy, among all modern additives the safest to date are sesame, peach and olive oil. Negative skin reactions most often cause funds with complex compounds, all kinds of odors, palm oil and preservatives.
Children's . Its composition includes much less free alkali than in normal soap. Children's formula is improved by the addition of emollients.
Glycerin . If the package says "Glycerin soap", it means that the manufacturer decided to fix your attention on this component for advertising purposes. After all, in fact, glycerin, moisturizing the skin and at the same time easily washed off, is a favorite special additive of various types of soap, including "Strawberry", "Flower", "Strawberry", etc.
Cream soap . Plus such a tool - the lack of alkali in the composition and a neutral pH level. True, the piece is prone to rapid razmokaniyu and in contact with water gradually turns into a shapeless conglomerate.
Soap-shampoo . This version of soap is infrequent and usually refers to the products of the extra-class. Its quality is impeccable: neutral, does not contain alkalis. But there will be no effect from it if you take advantage of hard water. And yet, do not rub the hair with a whole piece, pre-whip the foam and massage it with the scalp.
Antibacterial . The composition of this tool includes components (triclosan, trikloban), killing microbes. But to replace the soiled bacteria with bacteria, more resistant species come. In addition, triclosan, according to research, can penetrate into breast milk and blood plasma. Therefore, scientists believe that antibacterial drugs are appropriate in the hospital, and not in an ordinary apartment. The exception is people with weakened immune system.