No body care routine is complete without the perfect cleanser. And when it comes to cleansing our skin below the neck, the two most popular options are bar soap and body wash. Both help refresh and ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. For decades, we’ve equated cleanliness with lather. The more bubbles, the better, right? But a growing number of ...

Some soaps contain chemicals, including fragrances, that may harm health or cause skin irritation. Soaps may contain certain chemicals to help the soap bind together, lather up, or add fragrance. Some ...

What’s the most sustainable way to wash your hands or lather up in the shower? In general, the greenest option is an old-school bar of soap made from plant oil or animal fat and lye, without many ...

Turmeric soap can cause irritation, burns, and infections when used on intimate areas. Experts say the vagina’s natural pH balance can be disrupted by harsh or scented soaps. There’s little evidence ...

Heman Bekele is not your typical high school student. Rather than spending his free time playing video games or staring at his phone, this 14 year-old from Fairfax, Virginia was calling professors and ...