A scent that doesn’t knock your cologne
While they’re not as overpowering as shower gels can be, they still have a subtle scent that might not complement your cologne. If you have a woody cologne, choose a woody scented bar soap, if it’s fruity and floral, choose a similar bar soap.
Go for moisturizing ingredients if you have dry skin
Bar soap isn’t the most moisturizing way to wash your skin, but some of them pride themselves on being one of the very few that are. Look out for glycerin, shea butter, and vitamin E as they’re great for adding moisture to dry, dehydrated skin.
Purpose of ingredients
The majority, if not all, ingredients in bar soaps are natural so you don’t need to spend too much time worrying about how good they are for your skin. But what you do need to look out for is what they do for your skin. Each natural ingredient has a different purpose and you need to find the benefits that match what you’re looking for other than being clean.