Most of us believe germs are dangerous and shouldn't be accommodated. We grew up bathing three or more times daily with soap to ensure all the microbes on our skin are eradicated.

Bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms as we are told are threats to our health. But, there are many useful microbes.

You've probably heard that these microbes are crucial for digestions, skin, health and immunity.

People have grown with the vast supply of information to take of easy on antibiotics, eat lots of balanced and healthy diets, but our squeaky-clean lifestyle still remain unsolved.

The objective of soap is to rid skin of oil and dirt.

Use of soap is needful when it comes to "dirt or other contaminants". But, most people don't wake up dirty nor do they get dirty everyday.

What's wrong with soap?

There's a role for occasional bar soap, but a mild soap made from organic ingredients, rather than anti-bacteria and antifungal soaps that are often full of harsh chemicals is definitely the way to go.

We are actually stripping our skin of protective bacteria called normal flora that keep us safe from certain foreign bodies when we scour ourselves in shower everyday.

According to dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirseh, showering everyday might not be good for you as it disrupts natural processes on your skin, hair and nails.

If we strip away our skin's natural oils and other useful microorganisms making up the ecosystem, we leave our skin dry, irritated and vulnerable to infection.

Unlike bar soap, soap-free washes don't contain strong alkaline compound. They rather contain gentler products such as emulsifiers or surfactants with natural pH of the skin.