Soap brows are a new makeup technique that involves using soap to achieve fluffy, feathery brows. Soap is a genius alternative to brow gels and pomades because it contains a fat known as glycerin that coats the hairs and sets them in place. However, there are some positive and negative aspects to using soap for your brows.
Positive aspects:
- Soap is a cheaper alternative to brow gels and pomades.
- Soap can help achieve a natural, feathery look.
- Soap can nourish and condition the brows, promoting healthy hair growth.
Negative aspects:
- Soap can be irritating to the skin, especially if you are sensitive.
- Traditional soaps have an alkaline pH, which can cause skin barrier disruption and irritation.
- Soap can contain irritating ingredients, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, which can irritate the skin when it isnt washed away with water.
- Soap can potentially be rough on your brow hair and pull hairs, leaving patches or gaps.
If you want to try soap brows, its important to choose the right soap. Dr. Zeichner recommends a Dove Beauty Bar, which contains emollient ingredients found in moisturizers, including a fat called stearic acid that protects the outer skin layer, much like glycerin does. He also recommends the Neutrogena Transparent Facial Bar, which contains glycerin similar to traditional soaps but uses a pH-balanced cleansing surfactant to mitigate irritation. Alternatively, you can try a product specifically formulated for your brows, like Jason Wu Beautys The Bush Brow Shaper Soap or West Barn Co.s Soap Brow Kit, which comes with a spoolie, spray, and soap.
If youre concerned about the negative aspects of using soap for your brows, there are other products available that have been specifically created for brows, such as brow gels and pomades.
