7 Signs Your Soap Is Too Harsh for Your Skin
Lots of people think dry, itchy skin is just normal. Sometimes it's not your skin, it's your soap. Here are seven signs your soap might be too harsh.
1. Your Skin Feels Tight After You Shower
Clean shouldn't feel tight. That tight feeling means your soap may be stripping away your skin's natural oils.
2. You Need Lotion Right Away
If you can't wait to put on lotion the second you step out, your soap might be drying you out.
3. You're Itchy
Itching after a shower, especially on your legs and back, is a common sign.
4. You See Flakes or Rough Patches
White, flaky skin on your shins or arms can mean your skin is too dry.
5. Your Skin Looks Red
Redness after washing can mean your soap or its scent is bothering your skin.
6. Your Hands Crack
Cracks on your knuckles, especially in winter, often come from harsh soap and lots of washing.
7. It Gets Worse in Dry Weather
Here in Arizona, dry air makes everything worse. A harsh soap plus dry air is a tough combo.
What to Do
- Switch to a sulfate-free soap. All of ours are.
- Look for shea butter. Every bar we make has shea butter, coconut milk and kaolin clay.
- Use warm water, not hot.
- Moisturize within a few minutes after you shower.
A gentle place to start is our Manuka Honey & Oats bar.
When to See a Doctor
If you have a rash that doesn't go away, blisters or bleeding, see your doctor. It may be something more than dry skin.
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.
