Does bar soap harbour germs and bacteria?

A common misconception about bar soap is that it is more likely to harbour germs and bacteria. 

Here, Dr Maria breaks this down…

Dr Maria says:

Bar soap does not harbour germs or viruses. It kills bacteria by disrupting their outer membranes and so contact with bar soap does not support bacterial growth.

The American Centres for Disease Control (CDC) states that both bar and liquid soap work well to remove germs. Use plain soap in either bar or liquid form to wash your hands.

Dr Maria recommends:

Marble Hill offers natural handmade bar soap – you can explore our natural soap here.

We recommend Neem Oil Soap for itchy skin. Neem Oil Soap has been used for over twenty years by people who are inclined to have dry skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis. Neem Oil is a powerful skin conditioner and soother which we combine with Shea Butter and Avocado Oil in our Neem Oil Soap to moisturise skin at the same time as you wash.

Discover our Neem Oil Soap here.

If your preference is for liquid soap, Marble Hill offers both natural hand wash soap and bar soap – both have been designed as an everyday alternative to harsh-feeling conventional liquid cleansers.

Explore our liquid hand wash here.