Vanicream Z-Bar | Medicated Cleansing Bar for Sensitive Skin | Maximum OTC Strength Zinc Pyrithione 2% | Helps Relieve Itching, Redness, and Flaking | 3.36 ounce

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Overall, it is the gold-standard occlusive agent known today and a tub of Vaseline comes in handy in any household to heal cracked lips or other severely dry skin patches. If you are into chemistry (if not, we understand, just skip this paragraph), the reason is that electrolytes (you know, the Na+ and Cl- ions) screen the electrostatic repulsion between the head groups of ionic surfactants and thus support the formation of long shaped micelles (instead of spherical ones) that entangle like spaghetti, and viola, a gel is formed. The cleansing bar is a great option for people who prefer to limit the number of products they regularly use.

This cleansing bar is advertised as fragrance-free, but many found it has a slightly off-putting smell.Propylene Glycol– while this is generally considered a low toxicity ingredient, it can cause severe contact dermatitis in some individuals.

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And a similar review says, “This is supposed to be a gentle cleanser for those with problematic skin.

Leslie Baumann says in her greatCosmetic Dermatology book that thanks to the unique molecular characteristic ofSodium Cocoyl Isethionate, it "has defined a new dimension in the mildness of cleansing bars". Since this time, PSI have won the national eczema association seal of acceptance and the skin trust society seal of approval. One example is Vanicream, a brand that specializes in formulating affordable products for sensitive skin. Megan wishes to remain partially anonymous so she can be candid about her employer's and competitor products.The rest of the formula consists of humectants (sorbitol, propylene glycol) and emollients (cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate). Anolik likes for quashing clogged pores—uses salicylic acid to banish zits along with oat extract to soothe your skin. Zinc oxide is an FDA registered skin protectant which can help relieve and prevent itching and sensitivity. Fatty alcohols have a long oil-soluble (and thus emollient) tailpart that makes them absolutelynon-drying and non-irritating and are totally ok for the skin.