And lastly, you might just be on the market for an effective bar soap to combat eczema or atopic dermatitis. As a condition that makes skin red, irritated, itchy, and inflamed, according to Mayo Clinic, you need a cleanser that will give you a dose of gentle moisture and a fresh, clean feeling all at once.
Vanicream Cleansing Bar for Sensitive Skin ($7.77) is a top bar soap contender, especially if you have a delicate skin type that's easily irritated. As per Shape this works for both eczema and psoriasis to deliver immediate soothing benefits. The outlet explains that this soap was awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, so you don't really have to worry about possible flare-ups. Gentle to a tee, it is non-comedogenic and free of fragrance, parabens, and dyes.
Joanna Vargas is the skincare guru for the stars, and her line's Cloud Bar ($22) is everything we ever wanted in a cleanser. Perfect for sensitive complexions, it soothes both psoriasis and eczema through hydrating vegetable glycerin, shea butter, and refreshing chamomile water. It also pumps up collagen (always a plus!), and as per Who What Wear, it also calms inflamed skin.
Avène Cold Cream Ultra-Rich Cleansing Bar ($8.99) delivers just the right amount of moisture for eczema-prone skin, made simply with thermal water, white beeswax, and paraffin oil to nourish and moisturize. According to Independent, it is "ideal" for redness, acne, and eczema.
