Soothing Body Wash

I had a severe, serious, long-lasting reaction in 2016 to a cheap soap. It debilitated my skin to the point where it killed nerves the reaction was so strong. I have been suffering from dry skin since. After multiple body washes, soaps, etc.. (natural and processed) I decided to try this CeraVe. I LOVE IT! It's turned me around 180 and the skin dryness is much less of an issue, and the sensitivity to clothes is also gone. It made all the difference...what follows is the rundown: THE GOOD: This stuff works! It actually healed my dry skin, and somehow now my clothes don't hurt when they rub against my skin like they did for SO long before. A little goes a long way, too, so it's good bang for the amount you get. The smell doesn't linger on your skin once you rinse off either, so if the smell (described in THE BAD section) throws you off at first--give this stuff a shot anyway. THE BAD: The smell. It smells like glue. It's also pretty expensive, too. You pay a lot for a small bottle. 3-4 times more than a traditional bottle of regular soap. Also, while unnecessary for cleaning, the lack of suds sometimes makes it difficult to determine the places you've washed and you might end up re-washing an area accidentally. THE UGLY: Did I mention the cost? It's pricey. THE VERDICT: No matter the cost, no matter the smell...this stuff WORKS. Its already turned my life around, and I have used it for only a week. It's effective as a cleaner too, underarm odor for example is handled quite effectively and there's no sticky or slimy residue once you dry off. It actually leaves your skin smooth and refreshed without feeling perfumed. TL:DR version: THIS STUFF IS PERFECT!! CERAVE, PLEASE KEEP MAKING THIS PRODUCT FOR THOSE OF US WITH DAMAGED SKIN.

Good product that helps stop itching! It's not as oily as some other products I've tried, which means it doesn't turn my bath/shower into an ice skating rink. There's still a bit of slippery to it, but not nearly as bad as I have experienced with others. It's unscented which is an absolute must for me. I've been a user of CeraVe for almost a decade, and this is one of their products that I really like. I've read a lot of the low rated reviews, and I think people just might not understand. This isn't going to be like your favorite body wash from Bath and Body Works. It doesn't lather. It isn't scented, so it has a slight oily-ish scent to it. Honestly- I don't even use it all over my body- it's far too expensive for that. But it is a magic product for what it's meant to do- treat itchy and eczema prone skin. I use it on the places I get rashy breakouts, and I use a more regular (cheaper!) soap on my body as a whole. I really encourage people to use and review this product for what it's meant as- a treatment for rashy skin. If you're looking for a bubbly, sweet smelling body wash, this isn't the product for you. If you're looking for a high-quality, unscented, gentle yet effective treatment for eczema and rash prone skin, this is definitely worth trying. Don't be turned off by the bad reviews.

Arrived loose in a box without tape over the lid. Leaked and absorbed into cardboard box. The replacement arrived the same exact way smdh. I was not a fan of the product. It's a terrible substitute for Eucerin skin calming body wash if that's what you're trying to accomplish. There is zero lather which I didn't expect much but Eucerin had some. The smell is indeed like motor oil. This didn't make me feel clean. It is thicker and greasier than other oil soaps I have used, and not as soft a smell. The bottle design is also awful. You have to squeeze the bottle quite hard to get any out but then wayyyyyyy too much comes out pouring all over the shower. There is no just right level of squeeze on the bottle. It did not flare my sensitive skin. I imagine it is good for the skin which is why I'm giving it 4 stars. I can't get past the smell, consistency and ridiculous lid that won't let any out until it blows like a cannon.

I was skeptical about buying this because of the terrible reviews, but if there was a chance it would help with my dry skin I was willing to give it a chance. TL;DR: this is amazing for dry skin, but you have to take it for what it is. This is not a soapy, leathery body wash. It’s a hydrating cleansing oil. Are the terrible reviews wrong? No, they are not. The product smells funny and it’s more of an oil than a body wash. BUT after using this in the shower (and you do need a lot because of its thin consistency), it was the FIRST TIME my skin did not feel itchy and tight the minute I dried off. I didn’t have to run for the lotion and immediately soak away my dry skin. I will rebuy this every time.

I suffer from eczema, and I started using CereVe products about a year ago. I've been very happy with their other products, but this one is a huge disappointment. This "wash" is super runny, barely thicker than water. It also doesn't lather at all. So it's very difficult to apply to your body, and you'll waste a ton of it trying to do so. I tried using my hands and using a sponge, and couldn't get any lather with either. This "wash" also doesn't clean your skin. I left the shower with this oily residue on my skin. A great test for me if a soap actually does its job is how well it washes the deodorant out of my armpit hair (gross, I know, but it's an excellent litmus test). I washed my pits 3 times with this stuff, and it still didn't get the deodorant out. Also, this "soap" is "unscented" in the sense that it doesn't have fragrances added to it. However, it very definitely has a scent, and it's a very unpleasant one. If this soap were $5 a bottle, I might suffer through it (but definitely wouldn't buy it again). For almost $20, though, it's such a huge rip-off I'm sending it back. If you want a moisturizer for your skin, get a good lotion. If you want a "wash" for your skin, get some good soap. This product fails at both.

I will start by saying that I have pretty severe episodes of eczema that I have struggled to control over the years. My skin is set off so easily by almost any new skin care product so I am happy to report that not only did this body wash NOT cause ANY flareup or irritation whatsoever, it actually soothed my skin - I was actually getting over a recent episode of eczema when I started using this. First, what I like about this product was the fact that it left my skin so moisturized and soft. It contains mostly oils and that was the reason for this. After washing with this, a thin layer of the oils remain on the skin and really sooth it in a way I have never experienced with any other product before. Also, what I loved about this product was the fact that is truly had NOTHING in it that would irritate sensitive skin whatsoever. I had a skin patch test at my dermatologist and discovered I was allergic to 2 things (as are many other eczemas sufferers who just don't know it and don't have the money to pay for a patch test!): Cocamidopropyl betaine, and Propylene glycol. Just TRY and avoid these two skin irritating, eczema causing substances and you will quickly find that the stuff is in virtually every skincare and beauty product, baby product, makeup, and food in the US! Anyway, CeraVe doesn't have either of these. Now, you may be wondering why if I loved it so much, did I only give this product a 3 star rating. Well, that is easy. Because 1, you only get 10 oz of product. I have never ever seen a smaller bottle of body wash in my entire life. You would have to buy so much of this stuff to actually bath with it each and everyday, and the cost is incredibly high to boot! 2. This product did not make me feel clean, and there is no way after a day at the gym would this be anywhere near sufficient to actually "cleanse" any of the "hot spots" on the body. I would have to use bar soap in those areas (feet, armpits, etc.) to ensure cleanliness. I was somewhat okay with that because these areas are not very sensitive on my body, but still. For the price, I was disappointed. 3. By accident, I found an incredible product that is just as gentle as this one on my sensitive eczema skin that doesn't cause any irritation or flareups for SO much LESS!!! It's Tom's of Maine Bodywash (both lavender & tea tree, and unscented with aloe formulas work great!). I found it at Target and bought 7 bottles of it for $5 each, but I'm sure you can get it online. The regular Target price off the shelf is about $7 for 12 oz. so why on earth would I pay nearly $15 for only 10 oz of okay stuff. Sorry CeraVe, your moisturizing cream is second to none for someone with super sensitive skin like mine, but this product is just not worth the price. If it were say, $7-9 I might buy it as an after wash supplement to my actual body wash because I like the moisturizing coating it leaves behind. I hope this helps someone out there!

Yes, it is a runny product, quite watery. It may not 100% clean the skin by exfoliating and whatnot (but you shouldn't be harshly exfoliating sensitive skin anyway) and it is easy to use too much product. It might be a little pricey (especially if you're wasting product), but if you spend money on fast-food/dining out and coffee, why not forfeit one to help your skin. BECAUSE IT WORKS. That's all I ask. My skin was so miserably ITCHY and dry, ugh. Here are some workarounds/tips: If your skin can tolerate it and really needs cleansing from too much oil or dirt or whatever, I'd advise washing off with a sudsy gentle cleanser, rinse off, turn the water off (otherwise it'll rinse the product off before you have time to rub it in), then use this body wash and rub it all over your skin. I don't bother with a sponge because it just wastes product. I empty the bottle into a regular soap dispenser with a pump. This makes it easy so that I can just pump the product right onto my hands and rub all over my skin. People complain about the scent... I mean.. the whole point of using sensitive product lines is because we don't want added fragrances!! If the scent really bothers you, try adding a drop of your favorite inscense oil on a rock and place it in the shower shelf (if you have one). The steamyness of the shower will diffuse the scent. Anyway, the scent is so mild, kind of oatmeal like, and once you rinse off, there is absolutely no scent left on the skin. I then use the anti-itch moisturizing cream from this line while my body is still semi-watery (sealing in the moisture) and then the creamy oil for my hands (since I'm over-washing them these COVID-19 days). I also mix this body wash into some of my soap dispensers around the house that I use for my hands. Man oh man does it really calm the skin on my hands down so that I don't have to over moisturize throughout the day. Just try it out with these tweaks.

I occasionally have eczema breakouts. I always have scaly beard dandruff as well as overly active sebaceous glands that give me an oily face. So frustrating to be covered in oil and dandruff. Nothing I’ve tried actually solves these issues until I found this stuff. As others have mentioned, this is an oil cleanser and as such, it does not produce any lather or foam. Because of the consistency and lack of lather, it is very difficult to figure out how much product is needed, so plan on it taking you 2-3 bottles to sort out how to use the stuff. My starting recommendation is: Wet your body and then turn off the water. Use a tiny amount at a time Work on one area of your body at a time starting at your head and working down to minimize the amount of product needed to cover your body. If you have dry feet/heels, be sure to massage this stuff into your feet. You can use it on your hair but note that it may result in a heavy feeling. I normally shave my head, but I’ve tried the stuff when I let what’s left of my hair grow out and after my hair is dry it feels good, and this stuff really does wonders for oily scalp issues. After completely covering your body, rinse well, but set your expectations correctly in what your skin should feel like after using this product. It will be very smooth and lightly slick. If your hand skips across your skin, you probably did not use enough. My only complaints about this stuff are the price per volume and the fact that there is no option to buy larger bottles of it. I find I get almost two weeks out of a bottle, and at this price it’s really expensive for so little product. To counter this negative, in 50 years of looking, this is the ONLY product that I would say is completely effective.