Would you ever wash without soap?

[BootsAndPants]

There is this no soap experiment online and I tried it for a month. The experiment was derived off of the basis that using the harsh chemicals found in soaps, shampoos, and conditioners damages skin, and that we are better off using water alone.

Also, not using products to care for skin would save money for other things.

Let's just say, the experiment was awful. I missed that light scent my soap had when I left the shower. My skin got dried out and lotion wouldn't help it. I never stunk though, and trust me, i had various friends and family members verify. They were actually shocked I wasn't using soap.

Some people actually have positive results and say that their skin, even there hair, is waaaay better than when they first started the experiment.

So, would you try it?

Hell no! That's so gross. Who wouldn't use soap?

Uhm.. no. I would never give up my soap

Sure.. I guess.

Yes! I've done it. / I would do it!

I wanna see the results

Updates

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As an update, the challenge fully endorses its participants to wash their hands with antibacterial soap before after any activities involving bodily fluids and preparation of foods.

[Anonymous]

I agree that depending on what soaps, shampoos, etc that you are using you could be damaging your skin and I suppose it is possible that some people shower/wash too much and are stripping their skin/hair of natural oils... but you can totally avoid that by not showering multiple times a day and using products that have more natural ingredients and less chemicals.

Plus, I don't know how much you would really save. Like, body washes/shampoos last a fairly long time (its not like you are buying new stuff every other month) and the right products you can get fairly cheap.

I personally wouldn't do it. I only wash my hair every other day anyways.

[Anonymous]

I don't always use soap. The natural oils of your skin work perfectly fine as long as you was properly with water. I wash twice a day.
Also I only ever use a good 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner to minimise the amount of chemicals that I put in my hair. I do not change the brand I use.

[Plato]

It depends, if you really don't want to dry your skin, don't soap your hair as some oil is necessary to lubricate it to avoid the cracking of such. Skin also needs oil, but your body sweats a lot anyways. If you combine hot water and soap, that combination will strip your body's skin of oil, but if you use cold water and soap and you rinse thoroughly, I can't see how a 2 minute shower will hurt. I would say that you don't need to soap during cold months or days as your body sweats less, so you do still need that oil.

[Supertriston]

It can damage skin dependant upon the brand, and what's in it. The Brand normally determines it. I honestly don't use Soap. I haven't very often. I rarely use it, but when I do it's only for my hand's. Otherwise I'm perfectly fine.

[Seriousness]

i will not try it cause i don't think i can hehe. check Wellness Mama's blog there are DIY shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant etc on that blog to avoid/lessen harmful chemicals applied on our body. :)

[WovenEclipse]

I thought I could... till I realised that would mean I can't wash my hands properly after fiddling with my tampons... and I dont want period germs on my hands xD

[BootsAndPants]

Thanks for reminding me. The experiment 100% recommends regular hand washing. Lol. They don't want you to risk your health.

[Misunderstoodvirgo6]

No I would never do this ever. I couldnt last not even 2 says lol i just I don't know I need soap/shampoo/ condition. I get it cost money but I rather use it then not.

[justbeinghonest]

I have a job where I sweat too much. If I had a more chill job like working in an office I would prob all try this.
I can't imagine just water for your hair though.

[HoneyButterCup525]

nooooooo never lol i love soup! can't live without it... i love being clean and feeling flawless after a shower,...