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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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Dr KATAKKAR agreed

Answered 6/17/2020

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