I don't wash my face with soap. I only use water. I used to use soap and all different kinds and it seemed to make my face break out. Then I had to keep buying acne products and moisturizers. I went to a doctor and she told me to stop using all products on my face and I listened....and very happy with the outcome. Once in a while I have to put a little lotion on my face(usually a few months into the winter) and my skin is fine. I think all the chemicals they put in all the products make your skin worse so you have to keep buying more.