CeraVeSoothing Body Wash for Dry Skin, Shower Oil for Sensitive, Dry, Itchy, and Eczema-Prone Skin, Fragrance Free & Paraben Free & Sulfate Free, 10 oz

This stuff is great. If you have any form of itching or sensitive skin, this is the stuff for you. I have chronic hives and the stuff keeps me from scratching myself after showers. In fact, I have jumped into the shower purposely to use the stuff after a very Pollen day outside. If for any reason you have skin irritation, this is the stuff for you.

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.

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 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 timeWork 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.

First and foremost I had read a review that this soap was very runny. That is a complete understatement that it pours out fast and is it very watery. You have to put the now oily slippery bottle down now try to not spill what little soap hasn't run out of your other hand and quickly rub your hands together before it all ends up in the bottom of your shower or tub. "Don't and I repeat you don't want to use a washcloth or loofah you will thank me later." Once you rub your hands together there is almost no lather the soap turns into an odd filmy consistency. Now that you have wash one area or limb you will have to repeat the process of re-dispensing and hopefully not wasting as much soap as I did. The worst part of this product the smell is completely and utterly awful. So in fairness, I tried it twice even with the deathly smell... The first impression I didn't feel very clean which was an odd feeling getting out of the shower. I wasn't as itchy but I did have to use my normal amount of lotion and I did have to use multiple sprays of perfume upon getting out of the shower the smell of the soap does not fade fast sadly and I had an appointment. On the second try, I was really hoping the second round was going to be a little different this time I tried using a washcloth why above I warn not to. Please take that advice, even with apply soap to the washcloth in hope that it would have a different result it did not, no lather I wasn't sure if I was getting clean or not. You are definitely aware that the product is being used by the odor of the soap. This time after getting out of the shower I wanted to see if it could actually help my poor dry skin, so I reframed from using perfume and applied a thin layer of lotion. I was hoping it would fade, but after the shower and a short time later a family member was standing next to me and looking at me puzzled and tell umm not sure if anyone has mentioned this but... "Whatever you washed with smells horrific." I could still faintly smell it on my skin I went and showered with another body wash.I believe products deserve a fair chance and to try them a few times but this product... Just NO! I threw mine away, disappointed and a waste of money.This one needs to go back to the lab for continued testing... #1CeraVe needs to work on is the consistency and #2 (which I almost made #1) CeraVe you need to work on fixing its products that horrific smell.