2006-07-23 22:27:15 · 5 answers · asked by Die or answer 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Is it harmful to use too much of soap?? Which one should we use
2006-07-23 22:32:59 · update #1
soap is a detergent, it literally strips away the oils and fats breaking them down. our hands dry because teh natural elasticity created by these oils (lanolin etc) is washed down the drain.
soaps are also alkaline, which is of course caustic, and only acts on organic (carbon based) molecules.
one side effect of alkalines is to cause dermatitis, an irritant skin condition, caused in part by the removal of fats and oils in the skin.
2006-07-23 23:46:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
soap is result of a reaction between a hydroxide and a salt.
Hydoxide danaturates protein which is present in human tissues. Acid causes this too. Skin dryness by using soap is due to protein denaturation. This damage is irreversible.
Example, cook an egg. The egg white becomes white and is not more like mucous in consistence. It adapted a form and shape. This state is irreversible.
2006-07-25 17:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by stroby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our skin is protected by naturally produced oils. After excessive soap use, all these oils washed off and the skin remains unprotected..
2006-07-24 05:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it gets rid of the oil that keeps your skin moisturized. use mild soap an you'll be fine
2006-07-24 14:10:12 · answer #4 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soap is meant to get rid of oils thats why ur skin goes dry..........
2006-07-24 05:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Raptors Fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋