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So i understood that washing your whole body with plane soap and water eliminates bad bacterias from our body, does the same happen if i shower in shower gel and water?
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Shower Gel: Shower gel is a liquid cleanser that use mild surfactants to cleanse skin. It can be used to remove bacteria just like soap can.
Answered 6/17/2020
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