Over and above being really really nice, for your health you should NEVER use dial soap or lever 2000. Worst soaps for your skin. Most people don't realize how much of the chemicals in commercial soaps gets absorbed into your skin and thus organs bloodstream etc. A good quality soap is so much more than a pretty scent and doesn't need to be homemade but if you have the time by all means. Natural, simple ingredients. If you can't read or pronounce the name of the ingredient you probably don't want it on your largest organ. Your skin guys! Seriously, a good quality soap is worth the investment.