Shea Butter Soap and Eczema-Prone Skin: What to Know
Many of our customers have dry, sensitive or eczema-prone skin. I want to be honest with you: no soap can cure eczema, and you should always follow your doctor's advice. But the right soap can make your shower a lot more comfortable.
Why Harsh Soap Can Make Things Worse
A lot of store soaps and body washes use strong detergents like sulfates. They can strip away the oils your skin needs, leaving it tight, dry and itchy. For skin that's already sensitive, that's the last thing you want.
Why Shea Butter Helps
Shea butter is rich in fatty acids that help skin hold on to moisture. That's why it's in every bar we make. Our bars also have:
- Coconut milk for a creamy, gentle lather.
- Kaolin clay, a soft clay that gives the bar a silky feel.
And they're all sulfate-free.
What to Choose
If your skin is sensitive, start with a softer scent like our Manuka Honey & Oats or French Lavender & Oats bar. Both have oats, which many people find soothing.
Keep in mind that any scent, natural or not, can bother very sensitive skin. If you react to scent, ask your doctor what's safest for you.
How to Try a New Soap Safely
- Wash a small spot, like the inside of your arm.
- Wait a day and see how your skin feels.
- If it's fine, try it on more of your body.
- If you get red, itchy or a rash, stop using it.
Shower Tips for Dry Skin
- Use warm water, not hot.
- Keep showers short.
- Pat dry, don't rub.
- Moisturize within a few minutes. Our Soothing Aloe Hand & Body Butter is a good pick.
Our Tip
Bring your soap's ingredient list to your next doctor's visit. It makes it easy to ask, "Is this okay for me?"
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.
