Why a luxury bar of soap is the chicest thing you can put on your sink right now

Shopping | ES Best Home | BeautyWhy a luxury bar of soap is the chicest thing you can put on your sink right nowMove over liquid soap! Katrina Mirpuri explains why the bar is back in business The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Jo Malone LondonKatrina Mirpuri, Senior Social Features Editor @katrinamirpuri2 minutes agoSign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviewsSign upI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice.When did everyone suddenly stop using soap bars? This is a question I often find myself pondering. Growing up, soap bars were a bathroom staple. In most homes, you’d find the amber translucence of Pears or a creamy Dove perched beside the sink. At my grandmother’s house, Imperial Leather reigned supreme. The memory of its paper label clinging on until the very end fascinated me. A single bar somehow lasted months. It ought to be studied.But somewhere along the way, the trusted bar of soap slipped down the drain of fashion. In its place? Shower gel. Brightly coloured goo eked out from a long bottle. Bathrooms suddenly became cluttered with plastic bottles, and bars of soap began to feel a thing of the past.Read MoreBest luxury bathroom brands: From roll top baths to chic flooring and stylish accessoriesBest washing powder brands tried and tested: Top detergents to get laundry gleamingBest filtered shower heads for homes with hard water – reviewedIt can be gentler on the skinFrom a scientific POV, soap bars offer many draws, especially if you have sensitive skin. Dermatologist, Dr Anna Andrienko from Dr Duci Clinics London, tells me that “When formulated well, [they] can be very beneficial for the skin. One of the key positives is simplicity. Many high-quality bar soaps contain fewer preservatives and unnecessary additives compared to liquid cleansers, which ca...