What is the difference between a shampoo and soap? Is it just a marketing gimmick?

There are significant differences between soap and shampoo.





While both soaps and shampoos contain the cleaning agent surfactants, soap is specifically designed to clean the body and might be too harsh on hair.





The difference between shampoo and soap include:





* Proper detergency without degreasing


* Ability to form delicate and rich bubbling


* Easy rinsing


* Good finish after washing hair


* Minimal skin/eye irritation


* No damage to hair


* Low toxicity


* Good biodegradabilityWhat is the difference between a shampoo and soap? Is it just a marketing gimmick?
I had a teacher once who swore there was no difference. He said that these buisnesses are just trying to make more money by tricking you. Of course, he had no hair. I am sure that there are different chemicals in each product. Maybe you should compare the chemicals and look up their purpose.