Adding moisture to your skin with a body wash? Absolutely!
My name is Nanette and as a practicing Herbalogist, I see many cases of dry, irritated skin conditions just from using mass produced "commercial soap".
My customers ask me, "What type of body cleanser should I use that won't dry my skin?"
I tell them that, first, a natural wash should NOT contain any synthetic fragrances, colorants, parabens and preservatives.
You see, most skin sensitivities are aggravated by the synthetic ingredients in soaps.
Many people who have had trouble with dermatologist recommended soap or "sensitive skin" soap have found themselves in a continual search for just the "right" product.
This is because even doctor recommended sensitive skin soaps contain many unnecessary chemicals that can, and do, irritate and dry out your skin.
Add to this, wet soap bars that sit by your sink or tub often become magnets for germs that fester and multiply. When these come in contact with open or split skin, infections can occur included the more serious, blood poisoning.
That's why I recommend only a non-soap cleanserthat contains only herbal ingredients that are organically grown and is hypo-allergenic. It must also have dynamic anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungus properties to prevent and control potential skin infection.
A body wash that is plant based with all the ingredients that your skin may need, makes a cleanser that is just right for all skin types, conditions and ages.
Vitamin-derived antioxidants from plant sourced ingredients not only make the best ingredients for your "inside", but for your "outside" as well as it nourishes and enhances skin function.
One of the necessary ingredients should be
urea
. This is a “humectant” that actually binds water
7 layers deep
below the surface of the epidermis, right down to the stratus corneum, which is the skin building layer. This allows your sensitive skin to unpack dry cells and repair from “the bottom up”.
Other important ingredients that should be included are sea kelp, vitamins A, C and E, herbal extracts such as Chamomile, Calendula, Comfrey, Grapeseed Extract.
Natural ingredients like these not only cleanse but begin to add much needed moisturize for healthier and more vital skin all over.
A bottled "non-soap" wash means your cleanser stays sterile and away from airborne particles and germs in between washes.
Remember, you will see a significant difference in the reaction and response of your skin as you apply health promoting and restorative ingredients.
So my advice,........keep it natural and start moisturizing your skin with the proper body wash even before you begin applying your moisturizer!!
When my family and I would get out from our shower and dry off, we would begin scratching our skin from head to toe. No matter what we used!! Then we tried your recommendation and our skin actually feels moisturized when we get out of our shower...many thanks! G.J., Nashville, TN
My customers ask me, "What type of body cleanser should I use that won't dry my skin?"
