A bar of soap can become soft and wear down quickly when left sitting in water. This can make it seem less practical than liquid body wash, especially when you use the same bar every day.
However, a few changes to how you use and store your soap can help reduce unnecessary waste.
Why Does Bar Soap Become Soft?
Soap gradually dissolves when it comes into contact with water. During a shower, some of the soap is used to produce lather, while the remaining bar stays wet.
If the bar is left in a puddle of water afterwards, its surface can soften. Some of that softened soap may then be washed away before you have a chance to use it.
How quickly a bar wears down also depends on its formulation, size, and frequency of use.
Should You Cut a Bar of Soap into Smaller Pieces?
Cutting a bar into smaller portions can be useful, particularly if you want to keep the unused soap dry.
Instead of taking the entire bar into the shower, you can use one portion at a time and store the rest away from moisture.
Use a clean, suitable cutting tool on a stable surface, and avoid forcing the blade through a hard or brittle bar.
Cutting soap does not necessarily make the total amount last longer. Smaller pieces have more exposed surface area, but keeping unused portions dry may help prevent unnecessary softening.
Watch How the Creator Uses JUMAN Dead Sea Soap
In this video, the creator discusses why some people find bar soap inconvenient. She demonstrates a JUMAN Dead Sea soap bar and explains how dividing it into smaller pieces can make storage and travel easier.
How Should You Store Bar Soap?
A soap dish that allows water to drain is a useful starting point. The bar should be able to dry between uses rather than remain on a wet surface.
Avoid leaving soap directly beneath a running shower or in a container where water collects.
When travelling, allow the bar to dry before packing it in a soap case. A ventilated container can help between uses, while a closed case may be more practical for preventing leaks during transport. Avoid storing a wet bar in a closed container for extended periods.
Keeping your soap away from standing water and allowing it to dry properly can help reduce waste.
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Disclosure: JUMAN Dead Sea products are imported and distributed in Malaysia by Relev Tech Sdn. Bhd., which also operates MyTradeMartStore and Glovelle.