It doesn’t matter what soap you use. You need to moisturize immediately after while your hands are still damp. |
That's rubbish. My dermo says only use the dove unscented bar. |
Also, make sure you aren’t getting hands wet/dried out more than you need. I always use dish gloves when doing any dishes, even just rinsing to put them into dishwasher. Keeps your hands dry and clean. Heavy lotion and cotton gloves overnight. |
I kept aloe by the sink. I use it after I wash my hands with gentle chemical free soap. |
PP here. A dermatologist recommended Cetaphil Restoraderm to me when I was having a big eczema flareup on my hands. It’s a very gentle cleanser that leaves my skin feeling soothed and soft. Cetaphil makes a variety of products. I usually buy Restoraderm locally at CVS. https://www.amazon.com/RESTORADERM-Hypoallergenic-Association-Dermatologist-Recommended/dp/B07CYD55KZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=34BQU8L9ZY3OK&keywords=cetaphil+pro+restoraderm&qid=1688784448&sprefix=cetaphil+pro+%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-5 Vanicream also makes an equally gentle cleanser and was recommended to me by another doctor: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Clear-Liquid-Cleanser-Ounce/dp/B0000ZHOEU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CP2VGXB3JX3E&keywords=vanicream+hand+wash&qid=1688785109&rdc=1&sprefix=vanicream+hand+wash%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1 |
Consider each time you wash your hands if you “need” soap or do you need to run them under water and scrub then dry with a paper towel. I only use soap when I’m worried I’ve been touching harmful bacteria.
Other than cutting back on soap get in the habit of avoiding the industrial “pink” soap or anything anti-bacterial branded found in most public restrooms. If I use those once, my hands split. It is much better for me to have intact skin from a germ theory level or a public health lens. Currently doing ok with EO brand lavender hand soap, can buy in bulk on amazon. Thieves brand hand soap worked great for me but I prefer to not support MLM. Having a reliable soap to fall back on is golden though. Have found citrus oils to be drying. |
Dove bar soap gave me B.O. It’s not a cleanser and doesn’t clean your body. It just builds up. It’s not even labeled as soap, the packaging calls it a moisturizing bar. For this reason I stopped using Dove and recommend others not use it as well. |
My whole family use the Dove sensitive/unscented bars. No one has an issue with body odor. |
FWIW, I've also not been a fan of Dove's bars. It looks like there are several other suggestions here worth trying but I wouldn't put your $$ there. |
Which aloe? |
lol lol That's a dove marketing scheme not calling it soap. ![]() |