Vanicream Cleansing Bar 3.9 Oz (110 G) Pack of 4 by Vanicream

I got this bar after an itching spell had lasted too long... I still do not know what sets my skin off, but every so often I go a good couple of weeks just being itchy - everywhere! I have changed my laundry soap, and gone to gentler cleansers and been careful around cleaning products, but I have not ever figured out exactly what it is that sets my skin into what I guess is a type of flair-up. There is not any particular redness or rash, with the exception of where I have scratched and the only thing that seems to cause an immediate reaction during one these episodes is direct sun light... it makes me feel a little like my skin is on fire and then I will get a small rash that only last a short time. I have gone through this now a few times and have finally figured out a routine that seems to stop the flair-up... I use three different products - Glyderm gentle cleanser (a face cleanser with glycolic acid meant for sensitive skin) - I use it full body and let it sit about 5 minutes to exfoliate the top layer of my skin in case the itching is being caused by an irritant that has been deposited on my skin. I then use the an anti-fungal soap called PediFix FungaSoap Liquid - it has a strong smell that might turn some off, but I use it in case I am having a mild yeast or bacterial type of reaction in my skin. I let it sit a few minutes and then rinse. I do not use antibacterial soap on a regular basis, because I have an awful time with yeast infections if I do, so my normal cleansers would not necessarily catch a bacterial skin issue. And then last, I use the Vanicream soap. It is gentle and it is able to rid my body of the scents of the stronger cleansers... it also leaves my skin feeling clean, but neither tight or slippery. It is a mild soap meant for gentle skin, but I think it has a mild scent - it does not smell perfumy at all, though. I might repeat the above process a couple of times, but then I continue my daily showers with the Vanicream. Of the cleansers meant for sensitive skin, it is the one that I prefer in terms of scent and how my skin feels afterward. Oh, and I also use a high quality calendula oil, cream or lotion after bath or before towel drying to moisturize and calm my skin. The oil alone will help the itching stop temporarily; but whatever is causing the itching does not go away until I go through the whole routine two or three times. I still have no clue what sets my skin off, but I have a pretty decent arsenal of go-to stuff to quickly start dealing with the situation. And in between, I use this soap and maybe the oil to keep my skin calm. The first couple of times it happened, my routine would also include a soak in RID, in case the itching was being caused by some unseen parasite, but it did absolutely nothing to stop the itching and I surmised that my itching is not due to any type of body lice or pest. Mind you, I never saw symptoms of such, but by the time you itch that long for no apparent reason; you really are ready to try anything to just make it stop. Glyderm Gentle Cleanser http://www.amazon.com/Gly-Derm-GlyDerm-Gentle-Cleanser/dp/B0041EATDO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1299267590&sr=8-3 PediFix FungaSoapLiquid with Tea Tree oil, 6 oz http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002DUTHY

I have very dry skin and this cleansing bar works very well with my skin type. It is not perfumed. Best to store the cleansing bar in a soap dish that allows water to drain away from the bar after use.

I have eczema and I’ve used this before and it worked amazingly on my skin. I don’t really like the scent but it worked. I switched to Cetphil as that was more easily available but Cetaphil changed their formulation and my skin started hating it so I switched back to this. Sadly, it didn’t work as well as before. It now makes my skin itchy, I guess my skin has gotten more sensitive? But this was supposed to be for sensitive skin and it’s even recommended be the National Eczema Association, I’m quite disappointed. Also, the packaging was quite flimsy so the box of the soap was a bit dented.

I would 100% recommend this soap for ppl with sensitive skin.

This is a traditionally expensive bar of soap due to the high quality and it being a very highly recommended cleanser for sensitive skin, but don’t let the price deter you- this bar has lasted in my shower for months- as long as you keep it out Of the shower stream, it does not melt quickly like other bar soaps, is great for sensitive skin- highly recommend!

This soap was recommended to me to resolve issues with dry, itchy skin. I had problems even though I use allergen free laundry detergent. No skin cream was able to resolve the issue, but after a few days of use, this soap resolved the issue completely. I have used it for 10 years, and it still works

Vanicream soap is wonderful especially for sensitive skin plus it is unscented so it doesnt bother your allergies.

When I started using this soap, my skin calmed down and stopped having inflammatory lesions so frequently. Wish it came in more bars per package and a comparable price to other soaps.

I have been having a terrible time with eczema for the past 15 months and my dermatologist recommended that I try Vanicream products; I didn’t have much hope that it would make it go away but I bought the soap, shampoo, hair gel and face wash and my eczema is completely gone. I love this company.

I have really bad eczema and other skin issues, this has been the most amazing non-drying soap! It was recommended to me by my dermatologist. It is so creamy that you can also use it as a shaving cream. It has reduced my breakouts, makes me feel clean, and it also works as a face wash.