Can I use normal soap to wash my face?

FOR MOST people, normal soap is far too drying to use on the face because it can unbalance skin’s natural pH levels and strip it of natural oils. But we’ve never had more choice when it comes to cleansing — with lotions, foaming gels, balms, oils and micellar water all in the mix. and if you still prefer to use a bar of soap, you can now get ones specially formulated for the face, which are suitable for even the most sensitive of skins.

Try L’occitane Shea Ultra Gentle Face Soap (£15, uk.loccitane.com), which is incredibly hydrating t hanks to the shea butter it contains.