Originally Posted by
wkndtraveler
Tough question.
Shower gel is, in my understanding, more gentle and it makes skin feel softer than hand soap. I have never before seen hand soap placed in the shower at five-star hotels.
I think you are expecting too much differences
. Of course there are different compositions but most liquid soaps, what is called shower gels and even some shampoos are very similar. It's all about tensioactive compounds and preservatives. The scent is what is used to differentiate them and between the different brands.