If you have sensitive or reactive skin you probably know by now that using soap is a big no-no. Fortunately there are lots of soap free washes available on the market to use instead. One of these is Skin Basics Face and Body Wash. It is a soap free and pH balanced wash that I’ve been using for some time with no adverse effects. Unlike most soap free cleansers this one actually foams up which I like a lot. A small amount creates a nice foamy lather and really cleanses the skin effectively. I don’t actually use this on my face however, I stick to using it on my body as a soap replacement as I prefer face cleansers that …

Sorbolene cream is the kind of skin care classic that’s been around as long as I can remember, and for as long as I can remember it has always irritated my skin. When I use sorbolene cream my skin stings, and gets inflamed as if exposed to an environmental irritant. I avoid it at all costs as I have a definite sensitivity to something in it. I know many people who use it with no problems, so try it for yourself, however I just seem to be an unlucky one who cannot stand to use this on my skin at all, even when it is feeling fairly robust and eczema free. I’ve always found it strange that it is recommended …