Question 1

no-lye hair perm. can i use a regular strength hair perm to straighten my hair and then "fix" my hair afterwards with nourishing ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Sounds promising: Sounds promising but before using check with the company about your allergies and if they give you the green light I suggest trying a very small amount on a hidden area of your scalp.

Question 2

can i use soap on my skin if mild?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Skin cleansers with pH 6-7 are best. Ivory is 10. That is very caustic.You will like it if you have tough, greasy skin. Some "anti-bacterial" soaps are high ph. Soaps for dry or sensitive or elderly skin are made by dove, olay, eucerin, cereve, neutragena, and several others. "antibacterial" soaps are no better than others at  reducing germs on skin.

Question 3

is soap safe to use on open wounds?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wash wound with soap and water to clean it out then rinse with water. This will wash dirt and bacteria out of the wound.

Question 4

is bar soap ok to use for handwashing?

Accepted Answer

Liquid soap better: bar soap is good for handwashing in most situations. In a home where there is one or more infected persons, it is better to use as many minimal touch items as possible. pump soap for handwashing, disposable plates/utensils for food. Quarantine infected person(s) in one room/bathroom. Remember that cleaning a surface removes dirt and most bacteria. Sanitizing with alcohol based product kills germs

Question 5

what facial soap should i use with epiduo?

Accepted Answer

A mild cleanser: Epiduo can be irritating to the skin and generally we recommend using a mild cleanser to begin with. If you aren't  experiencing any irritation with the epiduo, then you can try a facial cleanser that contains salicylic acid.

Question 6

what soap can i use around a surgery wound?

Accepted Answer

Most any: Most soaps can be used around surgical wounds without causing problems.

Question 7

should women use soap to wash their vaginas?

Accepted Answer

Not: Don't use soap inside the vagina.

Question 8

do you think soaps are harsh to use on the skin ?

Accepted Answer

Soaps: This really depends on the soap. Dettol soap is and acts more like a anti bacterial. Sunbeam soap yes, Dove no, Ivory no. Also different people react differently to soaps. So its trial and error. Some people do better with moisturizers in the soap so do not.

Question 9

is dove bar soap really safe to use as facial wash?

Accepted Answer

Wash: Dove is considered one of the more milder soaps. Soaps are always more drying in general compared to non soap cleansers such as cetaphil or cereve cleansers which are a benefit to those with sensitive skin.

Question 10

can an adult can use johnson baby soap bar for whole body?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Absolutely, it is recommended for adults with very sensitive skin, being hypoallergenic.

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No-lye hair perm. can i use a regular strength hair perm to straighten my hair and then "fix" my hair afterwards with nourishing ingredients?

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Can i use soap on my skin if mild?

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Is soap safe to use on open wounds?

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Is bar soap ok to use for handwashing?

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What facial soap should i use with epiduo?

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What soap can i use around a surgery wound?

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Should women use soap to wash their vaginas?

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Do you think soaps are harsh to use on the skin ?

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Can an adult can use johnson baby soap bar for whole body?

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