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What's the difference between the two?
If you can get that unscented liquid soap, use it top-down and be happy. There is no reason to buy all sorts of specialized stuff to use in the shower. Think of it - when our ancestors jumped into the local pond or river to clean up, did they have plastic squeeze-bottles of chemical goo? Liquid soaps (detergents/surfactants) certainly speed up the cleaning-time, but they are not absolutely necessary.loop quantum gravity said:I had a sneaky suspicion that it's all commercial to buy both soap and shampoo and spend our money by those companies.
Our ancestors didn't use refrigerators either, but I don't think I've seen you argue that we shouldn't refrigerate food. :tongue:turbo-1 said:Think of it - when our ancestors jumped into the local pond or river to clean up, did they have plastic squeeze-bottles of chemical goo?
You wouldn't insist on buying a beer fridge separate from the milk fridge,Hurkyl said:Our ancestors didn't use refrigerators either, but I don't think I've seen you argue that we shouldn't refrigerate food. :tongue:
The main difference between soap and shampoo is the purpose they serve. Soap is primarily used for cleaning the skin, while shampoo is specifically designed for cleaning the hair and scalp.
Although both soap and shampoo are used for cleaning, they are formulated differently and have different ingredients. Soap can strip the natural oils from your hair and scalp, leading to dryness and irritation. It is not recommended to use soap as a substitute for shampoo.
The skin on your body and the skin on your scalp have different needs and sensitivities. Soap is designed to remove dirt and oil from the skin, while shampoo is formulated to cleanse the scalp and hair without stripping away the natural oils.
Soap is typically made from natural ingredients such as lye, oils, and fats. Shampoo, on the other hand, contains a variety of ingredients such as surfactants, conditioning agents, and fragrances.
It is not recommended to use the same soap for your body and hair. Soap can be too harsh for the delicate skin on your scalp and can lead to dryness and irritation. It is best to use a shampoo specifically formulated for hair care.