LBLS Plankton Soap Deep Cleansing and Exfoliating Face Wash Bar 50g – Review

How to Use a Plankton Soap Bar for Clear, Glowing Skin

If you’re used to liquid cleansers, switching to a solid soap bar for your face can feel a bit different. I was in the same boat! But using a bar like the LBLS Plankton Soap can be a fantastic way to get a deep, exfoliating clean that leaves your skin feeling renewed. This guide will walk you through the best way to use it so you can get the most out of its deep cleansing and gentle exfoliating powers.

What You’ll Need

• LBLS Plankton Soap Deep Cleansing and Exfoliating Face Wash Bar
• A clean washcloth, konjac sponge, or facial cleansing brush (optional but helpful)
• Lukewarm water
• A soap dish that drains well (this is key for bar longevity)
• Your usual toner, serum, and moisturizer for after care

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare Your Skin and the Bar

Start by splashing your face with lukewarm water. You want your skin to be damp, not soaking wet. This helps the soap create a better lather. Make sure your bar is dry and stored on a slotted dish between uses. I learned this the hard way—leaving it in a puddle of water makes it dissolve way too fast.

Step 2: Build a Gentle Lather

Wet your hands and gently glide the bar over your fingertips and palms 3-4 times. You don’t need to rub it directly on your face. The goal is to create a dense, delicate foam in your hands first. This rich foam is what will do the cleansing work, not the physical bar itself.

Step 3: Apply and Massage

Apply the foamy lather to your damp face using your fingertips. Use gentle, upward circular motions to massage it over your skin for about 60 seconds. Focus on areas that tend to be oilier or have more texture, like the T-zone. This massage helps the plankton and exfoliating ingredients work. Don’t worry if you don’t feel intense grit; the exfoliation is very gentle.

Step 4: Rinse Thoroughly

Splash your face generously with cool or lukewarm water until all traces of soap are gone. Check your hairline and jawline—these are spots we often miss. That cool, fresh feeling it leaves is a sign it’s working.

Step 5: Pat Dry and Follow Up

Use a clean, soft towel to gently pat your face dry. Do not rub. Immediately follow up with your favorite toner and moisturizer. This final step is crucial because it locks in hydration after a deep cleanse.

Step 6: Store It Right

Rinse any residual lather off the soap bar, give it a quick shake, and place it back on its well-draining dish in a cool, dry spot. This keeps it firm and ready for next time.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Scrubbing Your Face with the Bar: The biggest mistake is rubbing the solid bar directly on your skin. This can be too harsh and wastes the product. Always lather in your hands first.

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Skipping Moisturizer: Even though this soap is moisturizing, any deep cleanser can leave skin needing hydration. Never skip your moisturizer afterward, or your skin might feel tight.

Using Hot Water: Hot water can strip your skin’s natural oils and be irritating. Stick to lukewarm or cool water for rinsing.

Expected Results & Timeline

When you start using the LBLS Plankton Soap, you’ll notice an immediate difference. After the first wash, your skin should feel incredibly clean, refreshed, and cool, with no heavy residue.

With consistent use (about 4-5 times a week), you can expect to see more noticeable changes within 1-2 weeks. Skin texture begins to soften, and that rough or dull look starts to fade. Over a month, the gentle exfoliation helps improve overall clarity and smoothness, and the moisturizing formula helps your skin feel balanced, not stripped.

This is totally normal if you don’t see drastic changes overnight. The exfoliation is mild and designed to be kind to your skin over time, not aggressive. Just stick with it!

The product I used: available here.