Soap for sensitive Skin & Benefits

More and more people experience skin problems such as eczema, itchiness, dryness or have a sensitive skin. There are products designated for sensitive skin and eczema and or itchiness and dryness, however the natural options are limited. Natural soaps are a great alternative to other products because they are naturaly made with oils and fats, are gentle while providing mild cleanliness.

Bastille Soap is one of the handmade natural soaps, unscented un purpose, which contains roughly 70% olive oil as well as roughly 10% shea butter for an added moisture boost, but it still mildly cleanses thanks to the low amounts of coconut and castor oils in it. This mild soap is a great treat for your skin, and the bars make wonderful homemade gifts as well.

Another alternative for eczema and other sensitive skin issues is the handmade natural soap with Neem oil, Neem oil soap.

Neem oil is used in India as a remedy for many health issues. It’s extracted from the seeds and fruit of the neem tree, which grows throughout the Indian sub-continent as a native species. Neem oil is highly prized in India and is widely used for medicinal and agricultural purposes. Nimbin and azadirachtin are two of the key active antioxidants in neem oil which gives the oil its antiseptic, antifungal, antipyretic, and antihistamine properties.

Neem oil benefits include:

• conditioner and treatment for hair health for everything from frizzy hair to dandruff. The moisturizing, antibacterial, and nutrient-dense nature of the oil makes it ideal for optimizing hair health by preventing excess water from being absorbed by your hair.

• It can protect against and treat various fungal infections on the skin and nails, while also eliminating inflammation and improving the appearance of blemishes and age spots. It can reduce the severity of sunburns, provide moisture to the skin, lower the occurrence of acne through its antibacterial action, and promote the growth of healthy new cells to give your skin a healthy glow.

• Reduces Inflammation, from arthritis and headaches to acid reflux disease and psoriasis, the powerful anti-inflammatory compounds found in neem oil make this an effective remedy for a number of common conditions, including those that affect the scalp.

• Oral Health: antibacterial and antiseptic properties of neem oil expanded its use for gingivitis, and other gums and teeth infections.

For eczema it is recommended to use a mild soap or less soap altogether because it can strip your skin of natural oils that help flare-ups and contribute to dryness, redness, and further skin issues. Nonetheless, everyone needs to wash with soap sooner or later and the choice of a gentle soap with Lavender, Ceder (essential oils known for calming irritated skin) or unscented, leaves your skin feeling nourished while gently cleansing it.

Neem oil soap is very low on stripping oils and creates a bar of soap that is more conditioning than cleansing. It includes nourishing avocado oil and neem oil extra fat to ensure a moisturized skin. Both fats are rich oils that leave your skin feeling soft and conditioned, while neem is special in that it’s used as a treatment for eczema. This rich oil effectively soothes the symptoms of eczema.

Skin benefits of oatmeal:

Oats are a soothing skincare ingredient that is perfect in soap recipes for sensitive and inflamed skin.

• Relieves skin irritation and itching
• Reduces skin redness
• Moisturizes the skin
• Balances oil for oily skin
• Neutralizes odors
• Treats acne

Last but not least, Calendula Soap made with Calendula petals and oil as an extra fat is also a very good alternative soap for sensitive skin.

Calendula is a flower that belongs in the marigold family that's been used for centuries. "Calendula is a plant/flower that's native to northern Mediterranean countries," explains Friedler. "It’s been used since the 12th century for medicinal purposes."

Benefits of Calendula for Skin

• Has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties: "Calendula oil has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties that might make it useful in healing wounds, soothing eczema, and relieving diaper rash," says Amin. "The strongest compound in the flower is likely a triterpenoid called faradol that has a significant anti-inflammatory effect similar to the medicine indomethacin, a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug."
• Can heal wounds: There have been studies that show calendula can speed up wound healing in animals.
• Can potentially increase collagen production: There are also studies that show calendula can potentially increase collagen production, but it hasn't been widely studied extensively in humans, notes Friedler.
• Improve radiation dermatitis: Friedler also notes that calendula can potentially help heal the skin of people who are undergoing radiation.