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What washing does for the skin and Lifebuoy’s role
A historical health ad explains skin cleansing by soap, noting 5 million skin mouths excrete waste daily and water alone cannot clean. Lifebuoy soap with antiseptic purifies each mouth, leaving skin aseptic and healthier with its unique hygienic odor. It urges use at every wash and cites Surgeon General Gorgas and New York health rules emphasizing cleanliness.
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