If your skin is often dry and sometimes flaky, try a soap containing ingredients like aloe vera, cocoa butter, avocado and vegetable oils. These are all great for those who experience dry skin, anywhere on the body. Olive oil, which also has anti-ageing properties (bonus!), shea butter, paraffin and glycerine are also brilliant ingredients to keep an eye out for as they’re super moisturising. Glycerin-based soaps are a good option for those with combination skin (that is, skin that’s either dry in place and oily in places, or both). The great thing about Glycerin is that it helps nourish and soften the skin to give an even complexion. For this, we’d recommend Kiehl’s Heritage Glycerin Soap as it’s a great all-rounder for all skin types. Break out-prone skin Soap has been made since ancient times but has been particularly popular for cleansing the body since the mid-eighteenth century when modern manufacturing processes were discovered. It is crucial to note that what may work for one person may not work for another. Any soap can potentially be harmful if it’s not suited to your skin type or if you have an allergy to any of its ingredients. Therefore, always conduct a patch test before using any new product on your entire body or face. Conclusion

Joshua Zeichner, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and the director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY.Because the skin's pH is naturally slightly acidic (around 5.5), cleansing ingredients with an alkaline pH can disrupt the skin barrier and lead to irritation. That's why it's best to avoid sulfate-containing soap, especially if you have sensitive skin or eczema. "Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a harsh detergent that is very effective, but can be very drying," explains Zeichner. "In fact, it’s used in clinical trials as the positive control to elicit irritation in the skin in comparison to other products." Uh, yikes. So if you see sodium laureth and/or lauryl sulfate on an ingredients list, it's probs best to avoid. Consider your skin sensitivity

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How to get emollients

They help prevent patches of inflammation and flare-ups of these conditions. Types of emollients Lotions