Now a days the spread of germs have increased terribly. This is why the importance to wash hands more thoroughly with additional cleaning agents is stressed.
One choice which seems to be popular is a newer kind of soap, known as liquid hand soap. It is good in handling dirt and germs but has been known to damage skin.
These soaps remove moisture from the skin as you wash with them. Beauty conscious people, who are concerned with this, have led to the conclusion that some brands contain germ elimination as well as moisturizing agents that are good for the skin.
These soaps come in assorted fragrances and colors so they are better than bar soap but not better than the new foam liquid soap. Foam soaps have additional moisturizer which is what makes them better than the regular liquid soaps.
These soaps have better fragrances, lower PH levels and germ fighting capabilities which makes them a better choice for hand washing. And this could be the reason most people choose them over their old bar of soap.
Aloe vera has been added to this new line of soaps as well. This component is a natural way to repair the skin so some brands use this in their products due to the great effects it has on skin.
Shea butter and antibacterial components have been added to these soaps which serve the interests of the beauty conscious and those concerned with health matters. Shea butter is known to retain the skins elasticity which keeps it naturally beautiful.
With all of that being said, you can see why liquid soap is the better choice. Liquid soap is a little more convenient than bar soap as well. Small children can use it without any help and still effectively fight disease spreading germs.