Dermatologist Tested does not mean allergy proof
Written: Jul 02 '09 (Updated Jul 02 '09)
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Pros: Cleans effectively in a pinch when something natural & less perfume over-kill is available.
Cons: Over-kill clean smell dial believes clean should smell like
The Bottom Line: Inexpensive, do-the-trick on dirty kids or adults who can tolerate a 'heavy feeling' or want the rich bold smell of soap !
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| sojournseeker's Full Review: Basics Hypo allergenic Soap 3 pack Ea, 3.4 oz |
Facts listed on the paper packaging which is apparently bio-degradable, are very simple straight-forward claims.
1) Hypoallergenic
2) Dermatologist Tested
3) Ingredients
4) Questions call # 1-800-258-DIAL (3425)
5) http://www.dialsoap.com
It is simply because of fact #1, that i wrote my first review in which I am NOT recommending the product. I was NOT convinced this product is a good choice for my skin, despite what it says. The worst dermatological reaction from my skin using this one, was extreme itchiness and not being able to take ‘all of it off‘.
What is refreshing about this soap is that it is made in the United States, backed by Dial. I demand natural, or as close as I can get, but this one is not natural just dermatologist-tested, which is not good enough for my ultra-sensitive skin ! It is unfortunately full of ingredients, a list reading a mile long with substances I cannot pronounce. Although it is definitely standing up to fact number 1 in most cases, it does not stand so with me.
When I used to get red blotches, bumps sometimes and feeling very warm under the skin, upon getting out of a hot bath in which any gel, body wash or gentle exfoliating detergent was used to clean the debris of daily gross, this particular soap was on hand at a friends home and sure enough-- A rewind !
Although this soap is neither transparent nor translucent, it is solid and lathers up very well. The label certainly lives up to what is claimed because fact #2 assures that this soap was explored by someone familiar with skin irritations and reactants to surfactants; not a good job done here for those of us with ultra sensitive skin, does not measure up. Still believe in what your skin doctor, the dermatologist, tells you about that psoriasis and hives condition you’ve been getting ? Maybe it is your soap . . .
Anyway, it is technically a soap that is synthetically produced with sodium tallow ate, glycerin but not lye, which I am slightly surprised since I thought all soaps were made with lye. There is an oil base too it that reacts negatively to the smell, which I for one don’t like. It is quite perfumey, I mean really no wonder the stuff almost never completely rinses away. There is so much of a saturated overkill of what Dial thinks is supposed to be clean that I would rather stay dirty, thanks !
Anyway, the third fact are the ingredients which are the synthetic substances that assist in debriding the body from dirt. The exfoliating effect does happen but with a stripping effect that when rubbed off because you feel ‘heavy’, it is because you are. Your pores are now clogged and a number of problems from acne to boils happens with that.
For me this soap is a disaster, but that is just me . . .
Ingredients:
1) Soap Sodium Cocoate-- these are fatty acid salts of coconut oil and quite healthy although high in cholesterol when ingested); 2) Sodium Palm Kernalate-- this is a synthetic detergent derived from the salt of palm kernel oil for causing the suds you need to slough off dirt, not toxic; 3) Sodium Palmate--another base salt for detergent effect; 4) Sodium Tallow ate --a typical common third part of the combination required to make soap;
5) Water toxic because of fluoride and other dangerous chemical residue; 6) Talc-- hydrated magnesium silicate serving the purpose of resisting heat, electricity and acids so the soap works better with hot water, not toxic; 7) Coconut Acid-- the second of the three substances required for soap-making and it serves a binding effect for a detergent that cleans as well as deodorizes; 8) Palm Acid that helps to solidify the agent itself; 9) Tallow Acid-- same purpose derived from the Tallow ate; 10) Palm Kernel Acid;
11) Glycerin which is used to attract moisture to the skin, a humectant, that is non-toxic and often found in many of the better cosmetics; 12) Fragrance-- undescribed; 13) Sorbitol-- a sugar alcohol that serves to adhere the different oils and salts together cohesively, not tocxic; 14) Sodium Chloride--salt as we know to use in food and cook with and wash with and debride dirt and grease with, non-toxic too most but some could develop a skin rash; 15) Pentasodium Pentetate-- this is a salt that generally binds metals so it is strong and this is probably why it is so difficult to remove from my skin;
16) Tetrasodium Etidronate-- is used as a chelating agent and also serves as a water softener should you live in an area with concentrated minerals, my area of course, that make it almost impossible to get off your body; and finally 17) Titanium Dioxide (C177891)-- it occurs in nature but in pigmentation effects only, it can be toxic to some if there is some allergy to plant-based minerals.
I do not enjoy nor recommend this product no matter what it says. Even though there are no colorants in this 3-pack of 3.5 oz soap bars conveniently wrapped in looseleaf white shiny paper. The experience may be refreshing, cleansing and truly reaction-free for some, and those can appreciate it. I recommend rinsing it off with as much warm water as possible because my oily complexion, either tries to repel the oil in it OR absorbs so much that any excess just lays there, heavy.
So what are you waiting for? A less-pricey soap for those that trust their local skin doctor and feel comfortable with a pure white unbleached, probably chlorine free soap that can be found in grocery and drug stores.
Lather up baby and Enjoy !
http://www.dialsoap.com/
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