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Does my skin "hold" more soap? whether antibacterial / not, 200 times of thorough scrubbing hands w/ water won't get rid of it. always can see residue
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OCD: You probably have an element of obsessive compulsive disorder. Your skin does not absorb soap.
Answered 6/30/2013
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