I've gone overboard crazy about whitening soaps in the past
that I've completely ignored the power of a good anti-bacterial soap. After
all, flawless, fair skin must not just be white but also clean and germ-free--
protected from harmful agents that may cause irritation that will harbor ugly
marks and rashes.
Just recently, I started incorporating two anti-bacterial
soaps in my skin primping regimen: Leading Brand (white variant) and
Shield Cleansing White. I've been using both for weeks now and I
see no reason not making either of them a bath mainstay.
Leading Brand
Its label says that it has been proven effective in removing
skin germs that may cause skin infection and perspiration odor.
Price: P14.75
for 60g and P25.00 for 120g
(Also comes in two other variants: Pink and Beige)
Shield Cleansing White
Label says: "Shield is formulated with an
anti-bacterial ingredient that provides a long lasting protection against skin
bacteria that may cause disease and body odor. It is also infused with active
skin moisturizers (she butter) that help maintain the skin's natural moisture
while cleansing."
Price: P11.25
for 60g and P19.75 for 120g
(Also comes in two other variants: Blooming Pink and Calming
Beige)
The
Anti-bacterial Soap Experience
I'm not a newbie to germicidal bath soaps but the experience
using these two turned out to be an exciting one.
Both Shield and the Leading Brand leaves a
just-got-off-the-shower scent that I've never experienced when solely using a
whitening soap. What's more, that feeling of freshness lingers for hours which
can be empowering-- the cleaner I feel, the more confident I am!
Shield Cleansing White may seem to have a winning edge over the
Leading Brand (white variant) because of the active skin moisturizers it
contains, but I found both to be equally moisturizing. Using either of the two
gives my skin a smooth, soft feel.
The big difference lies in the fragrance. Shield has a more
striking fresh scent.
It's also interesting that the Leading Brand lathers a bit
more easily than Shield. Because of that, I ended up with a smaller bar of soap
with Shield after using both soaps for two weeks. That may well explain why the
Leading Brand is a few more pesos pricier.
Both are great anti-bacterial soaps, too! I should tell you
about...
My
Horrible Bug Bite Experience
Before I was sent these soaps to try out, I suffered nasty
flea bites from occasionally petting a neighborhood cat (lesson learned, please
don't tell me I should've known better :( ). Our general physician prescribed
an antibacterial liquid soap and an anti-itch cream, which actually worked. If
I used my usual whitening soap alone, my bug bites would blister and leave
huge, hideous marks.
Antibacterial agents help in bug bites by minimizing infection to the affected area. Less infection means less inflammation ergo, less trauma to the skin. (If you ask where the infection would come from, it's from the environment and from scratching the itchy area as anti-itch creams are not foolproof).
I will not hesitate to recommend these two affordable, very similar antibacterial soaps. Those who prefer a more toned-down refreshing scent will find the Leading Brand (white variant) more fitting while Shield is ideal for those who are on the go and would not want to fuss about spraying fragrance after bathing. They both leave the skin smooth and feeling fresh for hours and are genuinely effective germ-busters.
Disclaimer: Products were sent to me for review purposes. Post contains my unbiased personal experience while using the two soaps, the Leading Brand (white variant) and Shield Cleansing White.
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