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A dermatologist, radiation therapy, dermabrasion, prescriptions, and topicals removed many of the scars of my teen acne. I especially remember the rose water and glycerin. The stuff aided the healing process, making my facial skin softer, more hydrated, more elastic. A half century+ ago, drugstore counters stocked more natural and less chemical potions and lotions. Bar soap, baby soap, shaving soap, and laundry soap were solid and economical.
The march of time brought new innovations. Its deodorant, liquid , and bacterial soap weren’t mild. They were chemically harsh, drying, and irritating. Their use meant less moist, supple skin; more red, rough,skin. Hm….
I think it is time to raise the bar. Van der Hagen fashions its skin-friendly premier specialty bar soaps the old way using the kettle process. Its glycerin soaps are all natural 100%, hypoallergenic, mild, moisturizing, non-greasy. With Free (clear and unscented) on reserve for little visitors, Fruity (orange) at the poolside shower for visiting guests, hubby’s favorite Fresh (green) and mine Floral (pink) in our en suite, I stock and recommend these gentle soaps so affordable at $2.99 SMRP apiece.
Take it from this old lady whose skin still looks supple, healthy and better than many of her old cronies. Van der Hagen may lather less. So what? Van der Hagen rinses cleaner and defends the skin against clogged pores and aging. Repeated use of it helped my face and body feel smooth not itchy.
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