I was searching the supermarket for a good, non-drying antibacterial soap, and I came across the Dial Antibacterial Soap in Mountain Fresh Scent pack of 3s. It only costs Php 120 (around $3). I tried to smell it even in the packaging and it did smell fresh, so I opted to try it.I know that Dial has been in the market for years already, along with LifeBouy and Safeguard. But I have not yet tried to use Dial at all.
It came in packs of 3. There are 3 bars individually wrapped in white waxy paper.
The bar is green, quite slim, not as huge as the Safeguard soap white that I usually buy. The scent is great, smells really fresh, not like laundry detergent.
I am little paranoid because I have used Safeguard and it is very very drying to the skin. I have peeling hands and heels because of it, and I only want a soap that can fight germs but not dry me out like a prune. Safeguard has been approved by the PAMET (Phil Associaton of Medical Technologists) but I
have not seen any certifications on Dial yet. Nothing on the packaging about it. I only know it contains Triclocarban, and from research it is used as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal chemical used in disinfectants, soaps and other household products. Household products?! Well I realized that soap IS a household product. But I feel better that it has anti-fungal properties as well.
In the shower, I rubbed a little bit of some product on my washcloth and put some water to create some lather. This produces a decent amount of lather, but not as good as the Olay’s. The bar is tough and firm, and does not melt as easily as glycerin soaps on my first use. The scent is fresh and mild, not too strong. Not as strong as the Safeguard’s.
Cleansed my face too with the same soap. It lathers okay, my skin did not sting even for a bit. It is also not too slippery nor creamy. My skin did not itch and I did not get any rash or redness.
This soap rinses well too. No residue build up on ...
