Table 1. Time periods of sampling time of both experimental group and control group.

Time Period	Event
1	Before introduction of soap to experimental group (to obtain a baseline skin microbial community sample)
2	After one week (7–8 days) of antibacterial soap use in experimental group (to investigate the immediate effects of antibacterial soap use)
3	Two weeks (14–15 days) after discontinuation of antibacterial soap use in experimental group (to determine any lasting effects of antibacterial soap use)