Mild soaps do not contain any harsh ingredients and are not
irritating to the skin. Mild soaps can be bought in most food, drug, and health
food stores. Use a soap that does not contain artificial fragrance.
Mild soaps usually contain ingredients that soothe and refresh your
skin, such as:
- Witch hazel or aloe vera.
- Vegetable
and herbal oils such as evening primrose oil, olive oil, or coconut
oil.
- Chamomile and lavender.
- Rosemary and
peppermint.
Some people can become sensitive to the ingredients in mild
soaps. Read the labels on
products and look for the terms oil-free, hypoallergenic, and
noncomedogenic.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Current as ofOctober 5, 2017