Do any of you use Simple soap or Dove bar to wash your face ?

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My skin has been meh for the past year, some blotchiness as a result of perioral dermatitis, a few pimples, a little dry. Thinking back my skin was probably at its best some time ago when I washed with simple soap and then E45 wash cream to follow. At the moment I’m either using Cetaphil or Ren, neither of which are upsetting it. But I’m wondering if I should try going back to my previous routine ? Does anyone else have a basic routing like this that works ? I always moisturise well, whatever I use to cleanse.

I wash my face with Dove soap and exfoliate with St Ives every morning in the shower. I do have a very fancy pants skincare regime in the evening though.

DD uses Dove anything else irritates her skin

I sometimes use Dove, but I go for the sensitive bar. Only in the morning though, I 'proper' cleanse at night. My skin is sensitive and temperamental but is fine with Dove.
I think skincare is about finding the products that your skin likes, even if it's not what everyone is using/doing. My skin can't cope with acids, but is ok with traditional scrubs. I have two friends with perfect skin, one uses Dove and pink Nivea, the other uses clean and clear exfoliating wash and E45. I also know people who use loads of products. Try the Dove, at least it's not an expensive experiment!

I have used standard dove soap for years and think I have pretty good skin. I had acne as a teen and in my early 20s, treated with all sorts of lotions and potions, including antibiotics for 5 years and then dianette. The dianette transformed my skin so I learned not to mess with is and haven't ever since!
I moisturise with L'Oréal revitalift in the morning only, nil at night. My skin has never been dry, an upside of all those problems years ago.

Thanks all. I’m on the first full day of cleansing with dove sensitive bar, cleansed last night with no ill effects so used it again this morning. Afterwards I use LRP toleraine fluid for moisture. I’ll see how it goes. My skin can be quite sensitive and after trying out acids and various layers I’ve come to the conclusion that my skin likes as little as possible !