Jan White wrote:I just use water for washing for the most part, as well. I use soap on pits, groin, and feet if I've been sweating, and I wash my hands with soap. After washing my hands with soap, I spritz them with a vinegar/water mix to restore the pH. I put vinegar on my pits to prevent bo, too. My husband is nuts abouts vinegar on skin. He swears it cures all skin ills. He doesn't really have any major skin issues to begin with, though.
I find if my skin gets dry, I just need to drink more water.
When I lived in a semi desert environment, I found I couldn't drink enough water to stay properly hydrated (ie, not have dry skin). I discovered if I ate something like cucumber regularly my body seemed able to absorb more water and my skin didn't get dry. Later I heard about gel water, so I wasn't just imagining it!
When I get eczema, which Ive had my entire life except for the 10+ years I was a raw vegan, I have a salve I make with shea butter, [url]Skin Lightening[/https://okdermo.com/product/benoquin-monobenzone-20-cream/] candellila wax, herbs, and essential oils.
It sounds like you're practicing good hygiene by using soap to cleanse specific areas of your body, especially after sweating. Cleaning areas such as the armpits, groin, and feet is important to prevent the growth of bacteria and odor.
