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An_247940 posted:
Elizabeth,
I recall hearing that antibacterial soap stripped our skin of natural oils helpful in screening the skin from the sun; am I mistaken or has that been disproved?


I started to use the craft soap and had a good check-up for the first time in a long time.

1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:SoapElizabeth,<br />I recall hearing that antibacterial soap stripped our skin of natural oils helpful in screening the skin from the sun; am I mistaken or has that been disproved?<br /><br /><br />I started to use the craft soap and had a good check-up for the first time in a long time.<br /><br />
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Elizabeth_WebMD_Staff responded:
Hello there -

Great question! Unfortunately, I am having a difficult time finding specific info to answer this.

I can find info that discusses soaps striping oil from the skin. Will continue to look and reach out to a few of our experts.

So glad to hear you had a good check-up!

Elizabeth
Report This| Share this:SoapHello there - <br /><br />Great question! Unfortunately, I am having a difficult time finding specific info to answer this.<br /><br />I can find info that discusses <a href="http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/america-asks-10/dirty-dozen">soaps striping oil from the skin.</a> Will continue to look and reach out to a few of our experts.<br /><br />So glad to hear you had a good check-up! <br /><br />Elizabeth
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