Someone elses germs might be on that, right?!

Bacteria are much more hardy than viruses, especially enveloped viruses like SARS-CoV-2, (i.e., COVID).

The key is to have a good lather going.

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Or, keep your soap to yourself in a personal caddy if youre in a shared bathroom.

Otherwise, you should be fine… it is soap, after all!

On the hunt for more skin-care tips?

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assistant professor at University of California Riverside’s Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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