Here are some effective soap alternatives for eczema that you can use in the shower. They’re kid-safe too! 6 Soap Alternatives for Eczema 1. Colloidal Oatmeal Colloidal oatmeal is one of the best treatments for eczema. Whether you use it as an eczema mask, make a face cream with it, use it in lotion or as a soap alternative! It is very gentle and soothing on irritated and sensitive eczema skin. What makes it good as a soap alternative is that it has substances called saponins in it. Saponins are natural cleansing agents found in some plants powders. Here’s how to use colloidal oatmeal as a soap Continue Reading