Bar Soap cleans skin without drying but may not be suitable for those with allergies
Most of the ingredients in this soap are beneficial or benign for the skin. Sodium hydroxide (lye) is listed, but lye is typically used in soap formation and gets used up before the finished product. The only ingredient of concern is fragrance, an umbrella term that can include many chemicals, some of which can be harmful. After running the ingredients through the Environmental Working Group's Skin-Deep database, I found that fragrance is rated 8 out of 10. (The higher the number, the worse the score for safety.) In this case, fragrance may trigger an allergic reaction in someone who has skin sensitivities. The lemon spice scent itself is very pleasant. The overall product has an EWG rating of 5.<br />I like the bar's square shape, which permits it to be placed upright on its side, preventing soapy accumulation in the shower or bath soap dish. The bar is hard and provides a moderate amount of lather. It looks as if it will last a long time. I have used the soap daily and like that it cleans without leaving my skin dry. I haven't had any breakouts or skin irritations after using it.
Rating: 4 stars