bar soap

noun

plural bar soaps

: soap in the form of solid usually oblong or rectangular cakes

According to the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, cuts and scrapes actually heal better when cleansed with mild bar soap and water …—

Barbara Sande Dimmitt

compare soft soap

Examples of bar soap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cruelty-free collection lands after four years in making, spanning 12 products that range from bar soap to tattoo balm. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 Do not use bar soap or an all-in-one body wash product to wash your face. —

Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Her bar soaps contain anti-inflammatory botanical extracts and have the loveliest aromas (yet are magically free of essential oils). —

Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024 Established in 2003, the company was spun off from P&G when the consumer products giant decided to outsource production of its bar soap operation at its historic Ivorydale manufacturing complex. —

Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 4 Jan. 2024 While liquid soap and foam soap are more popular, bar soap also has its advantages, such as being more cost-effective and offering a longer-lasting product. —

Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023 Most folks are familiar with bar soap, but there are also some great pressed face washes, shampoos, and serums out there. —

Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 24 Oct. 2023 Most guys probably have a bar soap in their bathroom right now. —

Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 7 Aug. 2023 The adjustable wire shelves can be moved up or down to accommodate taller bottles, and there is also a small dish for bar soap. —

Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2023

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