Sensitive Skin Soap

Gentle soap, made simply

This collection gathers our gentlest bars. Most are castile soaps, made with 100% organic olive oil, which has a long reputation for being one of the mildest oils in soapmaking. There's also our Honey & Oatmeal, with real oatmeal in the bar. None of these are medicine, and we don't claim they treat anything. They're just simple, well-made soap for people who prefer to keep things gentle.

If a skin condition is the reason you're shopping, talk with your doctor or dermatologist before you switch soaps.

Pick by how much scent you want

• None. Our plain Castile Soap has nothing added for scent or color. The Turmeric & Honey castile bar has no added fragrance either, with turmeric for a warm color and real honey.
• A little, from plants. Eucalyptus & Tea Tree and Peppermint & Rosemary are scented with essential oils. Some people with sensitive skin prefer to skip essential oils too, so start with a plain bar if you're unsure.
• Cozy and classic. Honey & Oatmeal has real oatmeal and a warm fragrance. Read about oatmeal in soap.

Reading labels if your skin is sensitive

• Fragrance-free beats unscented. "Unscented" can sometimes mean a masking fragrance was added. Here's the difference.
• Shorter is easier. A short ingredient list makes it easier to spot something that doesn't agree with you.
• Patch test new products. Try a new soap on a small area first.
• Know what's in your bar. Our full ingredient lists are on every product page, and what is soap made of explains what each ingredient does.

Gentle habits in the shower

How you wash matters as much as what you wash with. Warm water is easier on skin than hot. Keep showers reasonably short, pat dry instead of rubbing, and moisturize while your skin is still a little damp. More in should you shower in the morning or at night.

Why castile?

Castile soap is named for the Castile region of Spain, famous for its olive oil soap. A traditional castile bar is made only with olive oil, so it has a creamy, gentle lather and a short ingredient list. Read the full story in what is castile soap, or browse all our castile soaps.