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What bar of soap do you use to wash your face?

Hello,

I am looking to change the face wash I use, it doesn’t travel well and comes in a plastic bottle. I would like to go back to using bars of soap but at a loss as to which is best and most comfortable for my skin. I have combination prone to acne, what do you use and how does it make your skin feel?

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  • I use Gruum facial bars, they are very good, non drying and they do one for acne prone skin.  Not cheap at £10 but they last for months.  
    Their shampoo and conditioner bars are brilliant too, my very fine hair looks fuller and I now only need to wash it every other day.  Gruum often have special offers if you sign up to the website.
  • MrsCatz
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    Thanks @Devongardener I will have a look at their site.
  • theoretica
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    If you are interested in Gruum, I think a small one of their face bars is included in their pay postage only introductory offer.
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  • Murphybear
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    I use Gruum facial bars, they are very good, non drying and they do one for acne prone skin.  Not cheap at £10 but they last for months.  
    Their shampoo and conditioner bars are brilliant too, my very fine hair looks fuller and I now only need to wash it every other day.  Gruum often have special offers if you sign up to the website.
    I got a free shampoo bar and a lovely bamboo comb recently, just paid the postage.  I’ve just got an email from them, a free gift for a friend, shampoo bar, soap and the comb.  

    I haven’t used the shampoo yet, I’m waiting until I go swimming.  I’m pleased to read the reviews as they are generally good.  
  • jackieblack
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    I use Gruum facial bars, they are very good, non drying and they do one for acne prone skin.  Not cheap at £10 but they last for months.  
    Their shampoo and conditioner bars are brilliant too, my very fine hair looks fuller and I now only need to wash it every other day.  Gruum often have special offers if you sign up to the website.
    Can I ask which shampoo bar you use, please? 
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  • MrsCatz
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    @Devongardener I will do that. The charcoal bar looks to be the best one for me
  • Lumiona
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    I get mine from TK Maxx, no specific brand. I use for face and body, I choose based on ingredients and fragrance. I'm currently using a milk and honey one, it's lovely.
  • MrsCatz
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    That sounds nice too. 
  • twopenny
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    I've tried a few and gone back to Imperial Leather. It seems to be gentle on my skin all over and doesn't dry it out at all.
    I did get a garnier milk cleanser when there was a good offer. I use it like a face wash in the shower.
    In the past I've used Aqueous cream, decanted it into a small tub and added a brop or two of lavender oil to make it smell like the expensive stuff I used to use. :) that's pretty good for problem skin.

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  • MACKEM99
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    The one on the sink in the bathroom.
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