It’s a rivalry as old as time. No, not the Ottomans versus the Persians or Arsenal versus Spurs. It’s a conflict that takes place in every toiletry isle and upon every bathroom sink across the country. Hand Wash versus the Soap Bar. Is hand wash really more moisturizing? Do Soap Bars actually remove more dirt? We have all the answers and offer both product types in a variety of lovely fragrances and formulations on our website.

Making a habit of washing your hands is a crucial part of staying healthy, especially in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. It’s important to find an effective soap with a fragrance you enjoy to wash away those germs and keep hands feeling fresh. So, which type of hand cleanser is more effective?

So, the choice of hand wash or soap bar is yours, as long as you are being good and washing your hands for roughly twenty seconds. While both forms of soap are equally effective as each other, they do come with their own unique benefits and disadvantages.

5 Benefits of Hand Wash

1. Keep sinks looking tidy as there is no wet soap bar residue. It’s true that a soap bar on a sink can look a bit lonely and leave a bit of residue behind. That’s why we recommend resting a soap bar on a tray. We provide soap dishes that make a statement in your bathroom and provide excellent storage and sophistication to the sink.
2. Often more moisturizing due to its chemical makeup, which means more hydrated hands. However, this is not the case at The Somerset Toiletry Company as our soap bars come triple-milled and packed with natural hydrating ingredients.
3. Easy and fun to use.
4. A better travel companion, in comparison to soap bars.
5. Optimal in a busy household with many hard-working hands.

There are many positives for hand wash. How does the soap bar stack up in comparison?

1. A more cost-effective option, due to the fact that soap bars require less packing resources.
2. Often longer lasting. A consumer study found that people use six times more liquid soap than bar soaps when they wash their hands.
3. Could be more effective at removing visible dirt on hands. This because of the friction caused by hands rubbing against the bar which therefore causes more friction than hand wash and helps to remove more visible debris.
4. A more sustainable option. In general soap bars are a more sustainable option in comparison to hand wash. This is because soap bars are often only wrapped in packaging paper or cardboard boxes. Comparatively, hand wash comes in plastic bottles that require more energy to make and are much harder to recycle or decompose. Thankfully, The Somerset Toiletry avoids this issue by using fully recyclable plastic bottles for our hand wash containers. We also only use eco-friendly paper wrapping for our soap bars, so fear not as both product types don’t harm mother nature.
5. Better for sensitive skin. It is suggested that people with allergies or sensitive skin tend to be better off with soap bars as they often contain fewer ingredients. This is not the case for our products here at The Somerset Toiletry Company however. Not only do our soap bars come luxuriously triple-milled and often free of artificial colours, all of our hand wash comes free from parabens and SLS, making them ideal for skin that’s a little sensitive.

To Conclude:

There will never be one true winner in the battle between the soap bar and hand wash. It all comes down to personal preference. We suggest picking one that will encourage you to wash your hands and again. Our online shop boasts highly regarded soap bars and hand washes. So, regardless of your allegiance, you can find the perfect product for you, packed with natural ingredients and carefully packaged with the environment in mind.