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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Steve Schulman left a legacy of community activism ... Growers whose pot plants span Layton Ditch in Williams say they'll work with forest group ... Man sentenced after bullet strikes Medford garage ... Steve Schulman left a legacy of community activism ... Growers whose pot plants span Layton Ditch in Williams say they'll work with forest group ... Man sentenced after bullet strikes Medford garage ... SINCE YOU ASKED Shampoo vs. body wash — it's what's on the label Since You Asked: Shampoo vs. body wash — it's what's on the label MailTribune.com Writer Posted Oct. 6, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Oct. 6, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> It's not a question that burns in my mind enough for me to actually go and test it out, but I've wondered about it just the same: Is there much of a difference between shampoo and body wash? I mean, both are pleasant-smelling liquids that seem to be pretty gentle on the skin. Is this one of those "Emperor's New Clothes" situations where we've all been duped into buying two bottles? How exactly are they formulated differently? — Just sign me 'Mr. Bubble,' via email In the shower, we all wear something similar to what the fabled Emperor wore in the Hans Christian Andersen story, but you'll find no exposé undermining the body wash industry here. According to a 2012 article in the Cosmetics & Toiletries trade magazine, hair care is more complicated than body care, and makes clear that hair cannot be cleansed with soap without damaging the hair. Shampoos were first developed because soaps caused hair to be rough and damaged. Shampoos are engineered with the following criteria, according to the trade magazine: proper detergency without degreasing, delicate and rich bubbling, easy rinsing, good finish after washing hair, minimal irritation to skin and eyes, low toxicity and good biodegradability. What about using shampoo as a body wash? The results can feel a bit slimy. That's because in addition to pH levels being different for our manes, they're formulated differently and often contain ingredients that aren't needed for skin — be it conditioners or zinc pyrithione if you're using Head and Shoulders. Among the two items, pH levels in shampoos skew slightly more acidic, ranging between 4 and 6. Body washes range about 5 to 6.5. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Oct. 6, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Comment or view comments Terms of Service /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501