Best Soap for Sensitive Skin: A Simple Checklist
When you have sensitive skin, picking a soap can feel like guessing. This simple checklist can help.
The Checklist
☐ No Sulfates
Sulfates like SLS and SLES can be harsh. All of our soaps are sulfate-free.
☐ Rich Butters
Look for shea butter near the top of the list. It's in every bar we make.
☐ A Gentle Clay (or None)
Kaolin is the softest clay. It's in every bar we make. Stronger clays and charcoal are better for oily skin.
☐ A Soft Scent
Scent is the most common thing that bothers sensitive skin, whether it's natural or not. Choose a mild scent, and test first.
☐ Fully Cured
Handmade soap should cure for weeks so it's mild. We cure every bar before it's sold.
☐ A Maker You Can Ask
Can you get a straight answer about what's inside? You can with us.
Our Gentle Picks
- Manuka Honey & Oats
- French Lavender & Oats
- For your face: Rose Clay & Sea Moss
Always Patch Test
- Wash a small spot on your inner arm.
- Wait 24 hours.
- No redness or itching? You're good to go.
When to See a Doctor
If you have eczema, psoriasis, or a rash that won't go away, ask your doctor which soap is best for you.
Our Tip
Warm water, a quick shower and moisturizer right after will help sensitive skin no matter which soap you use.
A little about us: I'm Gracie, a third-generation soap maker. My grandmother started our family's soap making, and I'm proud to carry it on. We're a small, faith-centered family business in Waddell, Arizona, and we make everything by hand in small batches.