October is Eczema Awareness Month, a time to better understand eczema and the people living with it every day.
More than 31 million people in the United States live with eczema. It can cause dry, itchy skin, rashes, scaly patches, blisters, and other uncomfortable symptoms. And eczema is about more than what you can see. Flare-ups can affect sleep, daily routines, confidence, and overall quality of life.
This month, we’re shining a light on eczema, sharing what we’ve learned about gentle skincare, and reminding anyone dealing with sensitive or easily irritated skin that simple can be a good place to start.
It Started With Two Simple Ingredients
When SallyeAnder began in 1982, we weren’t trying to create complicated skincare. We wanted to make simple products with a purpose.
Two of the very first bars we made were Olive Oil Soap and Oatmeal Soap. Two simple ingredients that have been part of traditional skincare for generations and remain part of our story today.
Olive Oil: Where SallyeAnder Started
Olive oil has been part of the SallyeAnder story from day one. Our traditional Olive Oil Soap uses olive oil as its primary oil, creating a simple cleansing bar with a rich, creamy lather.
Oatmeal: A Classic for Dry, Sensitive Skin
There’s a reason oatmeal has been used in skincare for generations. Oatmeal is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties and is often used in products formulated for dry, itchy, or sensitive skin. Our Oatmeal Soap was one of the very first bars we ever made, and it remains a customer favorite today.
When skin is already dry or sensitive, how you cleanse can be just as important as what you put on afterward. Over-cleansing or using products that leave the skin feeling stripped can be especially uncomfortable for dry skin.That’s why we’ve always believed in going back to the basics. Simple ingredients. Thoughtful formulas. Purpose-Driven Soap
Ingredients With a Purpose
When we choose an ingredient, we don't choose it simply because it's trendy. We ask: What purpose does it serve? Does it help cleanse? Moisturize? Soften? Protect? Soothe?
That philosophy has been part of SallyeAnder since the very beginning, from those first bars of Oatmeal and Olive Oil Soap to the creams and balms we make today. And we didn’t stop there. Over the years, we’ve continued to seek out ingredients that help cleanse, moisturize, soften, and comfort dry-feeling skin. Some of the ingredients you’ll find throughout our skincare include:
Shea Butter
A rich, plant-based butter that helps soften and moisturize dry skin.
Cocoa Butter
A deeply moisturizing butter that helps soften the skin and reduce moisture loss.
Cupuaçu Butter
A rich botanical butter known for its ability to attract and hold moisture, making it a wonderful ingredient for products designed for dry skin.
Beeswax
A natural ingredient that helps create a protective layer on the skin and helps hold in moisture.
Calendula
A traditional botanical ingredient often used in skincare for its soothing qualities.
What Our Customers Have to Say
One of the best parts of making skincare for more than four decades is hearing from the people who use it.
One SallyeAnder customer shared this experience after using our Oatmeal Soap:
“My 3 year old has severe allergies and as a result has really bad eczema. We have tried—I can't even tell you how many products—and nothing has worked like this amazing soap! After just the first use his skin was less rough and even the cracks looked so much better. You could tell that he had so much relief and barely scratched the rest of the night. Thank you so much for helping my baby boy feel better!”
— Katrina P.
A Few SallyeAnder Favorites for Dry Skin
If you're looking to keep your skincare routine simple, here are a few SallyeAnder favorites for when your skin needs some extra moisture and care:
Oatmeal Soap
One of our original bars, made with the timeless simplicity of oatmeal.
Olive Oil Soap
A traditional cleansing bar made with olive oil as its primary oil.
Daily Body Therapy Cream
A rich moisturizer made with nourishing butters to help replenish dry-feeling skin.
Heavy Duty Hand Therapy Cream
A concentrated balm for especially dry areas like hands, cuticles, elbows, knees, and heels.
Nourish Under Eye Treatment Balm
Originally created for the delicate under-eye area, this rich balm has become a customer favorite for other areas of dry-feeling skin, too.
And while there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to caring for sensitive skin, we’ll always believe in starting with thoughtful ingredients, simple formulas, and skincare made with purpose.