We all want to feel clean when we step out of the bath or shower. But when your skin is sensitive, your skin might feel tight and tender alongside being clean. This is because soap, as well as washing away dirt from the top layer of skin, also strips away its natural oils. These natural oils form a protective barrier between your skin and the elements and removing them can leave it feeling dry and sensitive. Sure, you can replenish these oils by slathering your body in moisturiser after every shower, but for people with delicate, sensitive skin, overuse of moisturisers can lead to an overproduction of oil, which can cause acne. A better option is to go for a soap-free body cleanser instead.
But how does a soap-free body cleanser even work? Soap has been around for thousands of years, used for its ability to emulsify oil and water. Oil and water usually won’t mix, as oil is hydrophobic; in other words, it avoids water. Soap breaks oil down into smaller, soap-coated droplets, which can then be rinsed away with water.
A handy trick it might be, but soap isn’t the only substance that can do this. These days, there are many other gentler alternatives available, that cleanse your skin just as well, without also stripping it of its natural oils. So, what’s the best soap-free body cleanser for sensitive skin, you ask? In this article, we’ll dive into some of the best options on the market today.
The Best Soap-Free Body Cleansers for Eczema-Prone Skin
IKKARI’s Three Milk Body Cleanser
This supremely nourishing body cleanser is crafted from a combination of cow, camel and goat milk. Its natural lactic acid refines the skin’s tone and texture, and fatty acids from the three milks replenish your skin’s delicate barrier, working in combination to bring you a beautifully healthy-looking complexion. Available in two gorgeous fragrances – geranium, parsley and bitter orange; or rose absolute, neroli and sea buckthorn – this body cleanser is the perfect companion to any sensitive skincare routine.
Ikarian Body Wash
This fabulous soap-free body cleanser harnesses the power of plant extracts, including stimulating wakame and moisturising sea buckthorn, to transform your shower routine into a stimulating, sensorial experience. With gentle surfactants like sodium cocoyl methyl isethionate, this cleanser gently cleans your skin without damaging its delicate moisture barrier, leaving it feeling supple and nourished. Not only that, but the addition of magnesium chloride relieves muscle tension and improves skin hydration. This amazing cleanser is available in three scents: clary sage, oak moss and cassis; green mandarin; and Lavandula angustifolia.
Sukin Botanical Body Wash
Enriched with aromatic botanicals and oils, including rosehip, jojoba and avocado, this body wash gently cleanses and purifies the skin without drying it out. With chamomile and aloe vera among its ingredients, your skin will feel soothed and refreshed, making this body wash an ideal choice for those with sensitive skin.
Saya Lime and Lemongrass Body Wash
Infused with invigorating lime, lemongrass, peppermint and lemon myrtle, this body wash will effectively cleanse your skin without drying it out in the process. It’s been formulated with Kakadu plum, desert lime and aloe vera, all of which work together in perfect harmony to hydrate and soothe sensitive skin. It is completely free of any harsh detergents, making it ideal for all skin types, but particularly sensitive or delicate skin types.
Eco Tan Coconut and Mint Body Wash
Recently done a new spray tan and want it to last? This beautifully aromatic body wash could be your perfect companion. Enriched with aloe vera, coconut and mint, it will leave your skin feeling deeply nourished while protecting your tan. It is also totally free from any harsh chemicals, making it the ideal choice for people with delicate or sensitive skin.
Browse Our Full Range of Gently Cleansing and Nourishing Body Cleansers Today
There are so many different options for soap-free body cleansers available on the market today. Here at IKKARI, we take care to formulate all of our products using only the highest quality, toxin-free ingredients. Our guiding mission is for all of our customers, no matter where in the country they live, to feel wonderful inside and out.
As well as effective, soap-free cleansers for the face and body, we have a huge range of other products to nourish your body, mind and soul. Explore our selection today and start your journey to a healthier, happier you.