Thank you sir for the addition about soapGopalakrishnan
On Saturday, 10 December, 2022 at 12:49:54 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy
<[email protected]> wrote:
The far and against the use of soap
Barsoap can be bad for your skin, especially the skin on your face. Depending
onthe product you use, your daily face washing routine may be strippingaway
things your skin needs to be healthy.
Barsoaps and other types of facial cleansers are designed to remove dirt and
oilsfrom the skin. They do so with chemicals called surfactants, which:
- Surround and dissolve dirt and oil so it's easier for water to wash them
away 1
- Remove dead skin cells from the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin)
- Bind to and over-hydrate healthy proteins, making them swell with excess
water
Theswelling allows the soap ingredients to more easily penetrate into the
deeperlayers of the skin. That might sound desirable for a "deep clean,"but it
leads to problems.
Surfactantsact as detergents, wetting agents, foaming agents, conditioners,
andemulsifiers. They're in soaps, facial cleansers, lotions, perfumes,
shampoos,and a multitude of other hair and body products.
Surfactantsare broadly divided into two categories: soap-based surfactants and
synthetic,detergent-based surfactants (also known as syndets, short for
synthetic detergent).
Syndetproducts, such as liquid facial cleansers, and considered better for your
skin.The soap-based surfactants are especially problematic.
Soap-basedsurfactants can be bad for your skin. They can:
- Cause dryness, redness, and irritation
- Strip away the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF)
- Undermine the skin’s natural barrier function
Whenthe skin barrier is compromised, it lets toxins, bacteria, and other
unhealthysubstances penetrate deeper into the skin, where they can do long-term
harm.2
Yourskin naturally plays host to a variety of:
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Other microbes
Theymake up what's called the skin microbiome.Some of these microbes are
harmful (pathogens), but—in healthy skin—most ofthem are beneficial.
Onejob of the beneficial microbes is to keep harmful pathogens in check. They
dothis by keeping the skin acidic.
Thesurfactants in conventional soaps lower your skin's acidity and kill off a
lotof the good bacteria. That allows the bad ones to flourish
Thebeneficial bacteria also turn immune-system activity in the skin on and
off.When they're depleted, the immune system may not respond to
infection,inflammation, and damage.
Basically,when the microbiome is out of balance, your skin can't protect itself
or heal.
Acne and eczema are two common skin conditionsthat may get worse when you wash
your face with bar soap. Part of the reasonlies in the health of your skin
microbiome, but other actions ofsoap-based surfactants play roles, too.
Acne
Inacne, hair follicles in the skin become cloggedwith oils and dead skin cells.
That leads to pimples. It may seemcounterintuitive, but stripping the oils and
moisture from your skin can makeacne worse.
That'sbecause, when you remove your skin's natural oils, it responds by
increasingoil production to make up for what's been lost. More oil production
means moreacne.
Eczema
Eczema(also called atopic dermatitis) is an inflammatory skin condition.
Symptomsinclude:
- Dry, itchy skin
- Rashes
- Scaly patches
- Blisters
- Skin infections
Thesesymptoms are the result of a weakened skin barrier (the surface of the
skin),which is supposed to keep things out of the deeper layers.
Thesurfactants in soap can damage that already sensitive part of the skin,
makingeczema worse.
Thebest "soaps" for your skin aren't traditional soaps at all. Liquidfacial
cleansers and body washes are usually better than bar soap for two main reasons:
- They tend to have a pH (acidity) level that's closer to your skin's
- They often include moisturizers (emollients), which are good for your skin
Emollientswork by retaining water on the surface of your skin and making the
cells ableto hold more water. That helps keep your skin looking and feeling
healthy.
Thesebenefits are important for facial skin, especially if your skin is dry
orsensitive.
KR IRS 101222
On Sat, 10 Dec 2022 at 10:56, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123
<[email protected]> wrote:
SOAP
In my boyhooddays the local washing soap company in my native used to sell soap
water. Theyproduced a washing soap in blue color. It was a practice to go and
purchase soap waterwhich washed clothes better than soap. We had to take a
container to get soapwater. Still I am not clear whether it was a byproduct or
something else. Washermen used to collect in large quantities.
Yesterdaywhile delivering provisions, the shop man was answering a query by me-
Now people purchasing washingsoap are becoming very less. All purchase liquid
washing soap,irrespective of they are having a washing machine or not.
Whilepurchasing ration items from co-operative stores in Chennai where I have
settled now theyrequest to purchase some other items also. Notcompulsory. My
wife who goes for ration purchase, mostly get toiletsoap, sometimes detergent
bar. It ismostly used to remove dirt from shirt collar. If more bars are
there, they areused to wash cleaning clothes of kitchen in washing stone or for
cleaningvessels. Yes, just likeany dish wash detergent, these detergents also
clean vessels,rubbing with plastic or metal coil or with scorch pad. This
posting is a lookin to different soaps solutions, detergents, hand washing
soaps and toilet soapswith nostalgic memories. Hope an interesting reading
Gopalakrishnan10-12-2022
1. Earlier soaps.
The blue barsoaps locally made and Sunlightsoap from Hindustan lever were the
most commonly used washing soaps inmy boyhood days in Kerala. Blue bar soaps
were cheaper. But while applying onclothes they drained quickly. Later bar
soaps appeared in light yellow color.These bars contained 12 pieces held
together. Through a mark it was cut andgiven from shops. These bars also washed
the clothes well and almost pricedlike Sunlight soap. At that time Hindustan
lever itself introduced a bar soapcalled wheel bar. Itwas light green in color.
It was highly in demand for best washing thanSunlight.
The Lux toilet soap fromHindustan lever was priced higher than Life buoy toilet
soap and was luxurious. Though toilet soap, some found it best for
washingalso, unlike life buoy.
The Sunlightand Life buoy soaps on those days were three times bigger than
later produces. They were cut to two pieces, one for malemembers of the family
and another for female members of the family.
Sun lightlater changed to bar and now to liquid. Lifebuoy soap is available
in sample as wellas normal size now. Hindustan lever name changed to Unilever.
Oncehaving no competitors, now they have to compete with other toilet soaps
andliquid soaps companies.
LUX washing powder was flakes indiamond in shape and was used for washing
costly silk items. Now there are manycompetitors for Unilever. It was
interesting to read Indians started using soaps widely from1935 only (Google
search result)
2 Godrej soap products
Godrej soapscame with Cinthol toiletsoap in 1952. Their another product was
Godrej NO1 soap. It had bigger size than Cintholwhen introduced. Now it is
available innew form. Cinthol soap became fame after its use for bathing kids
in the film“Athe kankal” in Tamilnadu.
3. Wipro product-Chandrika
Though the ayurvedictoilet soap Chandrika was first produced by Sri Keasavan
Vaidyar, wiproacquired it later. Chandrika soap earlier limited to Kerala
became very commonin 1964’s. It became famous in Tamilndu, since it could
produce good lather inhard water also. Now chandrika isavailable as Sandal
wood soap also. Market for Sandal wood is more thanChandrika. Earlier the soap
was rectangular in size, now oval in size. NowChandrika has introduced a new
toilet soap, Chandrika Pushpaveda. However notavailable freely in Chennai.
4. Mysore sandal soap
Mysore sandalsoap by Karnataka Government was available from 1916.
Probably itwas more available later in all places.
5. Unilever – LIRIL
In 1975, LIRIL toilet soap appearedfrom Hindustan Unilever after much
advertisement like Chandrika Pushpaveda now.It gained much popularity when
introduced and continued. Suddenly itdisappeared from market and told
production stopped. Though LIRIL was re-introduced in 2002, the old charm had
gone and now competing with others.
6 Margo, Medi mix, Hamam Rexona,Santoor and Pears.
The Margo soap was createdand manufactured by the Calcutta Chemical Company
under the stewardship of itsfounder, K.C. Das, khogen Chandra Das and was
launched in 1920. In 1988, the soap wasamong the top five-selling brands in
India, with a market share of 8.9%.
Medimix is an Indian brand ofayurvedic/herbal soap manufactured and marketed by
AVA Cholayil Private Limitedand Cholayil Private Limited, a Chennai-based
company. The brand was founded bya Doctor.
Created in1969 by Sidhan, a doctor with Indian Railways, Medimix was used to
treatrailway laborers who developed skinallergies and diseases. With just
₹500, Sidhan, hailing from a family ofAyurveda practitioners, started
manufacturing Medimix soap.28-Jan-2020. Thefactory is near Chingelput.
Rexona and Hamam
Rexona waslaunched by Hindustan lever opposing Hamam by Tata in 1947. However
both arenow joined and available as Hamam from2008.
Santoor soap
Santoor wasoriginally launched in 1985 asan ordinary soap with sandalwood and
turmeric being its main ingredients.Though Moti and Mysore Sandal soap were the
other brands which had sandal asmain ingredient, they were available for a
premium. Santoor is the flagshipbrand of Wipro Consumer Care. For over three
decades, millions of Indian womenhave trusted Santoor, making it the No. 2 soap
brand* in the country.
Pears soap
With 100%more glycerine vs grade 1 soap, Pears Pure & Gentle mild bathing
bar,cleanses your skin for visibly glowing, brighter skin, every time you
shower.This bathing bar soap with glycerine helps preserve the moisture of your
skinand keeps it soft and glowing. It is manufactured by HUL. It is available
from 1917. It was available inbrown transparent color earlier. Now available in
different colours. Its shape is oval.
I will continue in next posting.
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