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Skin Soothing Combo
Complete sensitive skin care system. Multi-product approach to skin inflammation
Sale price
$24.98
Regular price $21.98Secure checkout
Multiple skin soothing soaps and treatments Bei Zi Cao (Potentillae Chinensis)
Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis)
Bo He (Chinese Mint)
Olive oil
Beeswax
Shipping. Free USPS shipping on US orders of $30 or more; below that, USPS rates are calculated at checkout. Priority Mail is $9. Orders are packed within 1 to 2 business days at our clinic in Albany, Oregon, and most arrive within 4 days. We also ship to Canada; rates are calculated at checkout.
Returns. Unopened items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a refund of the product price. Return shipping is paid by the customer, and sale items are final sale. Damaged or defective? Contact us and we will make it right.
Not sure this is the right product for you? Call (541) 760-9670 or email will@valleyhealthclinic.com, Monday to Friday. You reach the clinic that uses these products, not a call center.
Complete sensitive skin care system. Multi-product approach to skin inflammation
Sale price
$24.98
Regular price $21.98Secure checkout
Multiple skin soothing soaps and treatments Bei Zi Cao (Potentillae Chinensis)
Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis)
Bo He (Chinese Mint)
Olive oil
Beeswax
Shipping. Free USPS shipping on US orders of $30 or more; below that, USPS rates are calculated at checkout. Priority Mail is $9. Orders are packed within 1 to 2 business days at our clinic in Albany, Oregon, and most arrive within 4 days. We also ship to Canada; rates are calculated at checkout.
Returns. Unopened items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a refund of the product price. Return shipping is paid by the customer, and sale items are final sale. Damaged or defective? Contact us and we will make it right.
Not sure this is the right product for you? Call (541) 760-9670 or email will@valleyhealthclinic.com, Monday to Friday. You reach the clinic that uses these products, not a call center.
Why buy from a clinic, not a marketplace
Practitioner-curated
Every product is chosen by Will Sheppy, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M., for ingredient quality, traditional use and everyday usefulness.
Clinic-tested first
We use it on patients in our Albany, Oregon acupuncture clinic before it earns shelf space.
Small-batch makers
Made in small batches by makers we know by name, with herbs graded well above the mass market.
Packed by our clinic
Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from Albany, Oregon. Free USPS shipping on US orders of $30 or more.
The same soothing herbs in every step from wash to daily care. A complete routine built for sensitive, reactive, and eczema-prone skin.
STEP 1 WASH Skin Soothing Mild Bar Soap
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STEP 2 SOOTHE Emily Skin Soother Salve
Most people with eczema or reactive skin know the frustration: you wash with a regular soap and it undoes whatever progress your moisturizer just made. The skin tightens, the itch comes back, and you're starting over. This combo exists because of that problem. The soap and the salve were formulated to complement each other — sharing the same key herbs so every step reinforces the last rather than working against it.
Why most people with eczema need a different soap
Standard soaps — even ones marketed as gentle — can be stripping, fragrant, or high in palm oil, all of which aggravate reactive and eczema-prone skin. This bar was made specifically to pair with the Emily Skin Soother salves: mild enough to cleanse without disrupting the skin barrier, and formulated with the same herbal foundation so it supports rather than undoes your routine.
What's Included
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Skin Soothing Mild Bar Soap
WASH — Gentle Cleansing That Doesn't Set You Back
A mild, palm oil-free bar for sensitive, dry, and reactive skin — formulated to cleanse without stripping, and to work with your skincare routine rather than against it.
Built on a simple base of saponified olive, avocado, and coconut oils, this bar is noticeably less drying than standard soaps. No added fragrance. No added colors. No palm oil. The herbs mirror those in the Emily Skin Soother salve, so washing with this bar actively supports rather than disrupts the salve's effects.
- Palm oil-free — gentler on skin, gentler on the planet
- No added fragrance, no added colors
- Formulated for sensitive, dry, and reactive skin types
- Herbal ingredients that echo and reinforce the salve
- Gentle enough for daily use even during flare-ups
| Herb | Also Known As | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
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Bei Zi Cao Potentillae Chinensis |
White Cinquefoil Root | Clears toxic heat from the skin. Especially effective at calming itch — a key symptom in eczema that most topicals address poorly. Rarely used in Western herbal products; more common in classical Chinese dermatology formulas. |
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Dang Gui Angelica sinensis |
Chinese Angelica | Nourishes and moistens the skin. Used traditionally to support skin recovery and reduce dryness-related irritation. |
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Bo He Mentha haplocalyx |
Chinese Mint | Gently cools the surface of the skin. Moves heat outward and reduces surface irritation without the harshness of camphor or menthol. |
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Emily Skin Soother Salve (Unscented)
SOOTHE — Barrier-Supporting Daily Salve
Five ingredients. No fillers. This is where it started — made for one infant with eczema, and now one of the most effective products in the entire store.
The Emily Skin Soother is the salve we recommend first for eczema, keratosis pilaris, reactive mystery rashes, and sensitive skin of all kinds. The unscented version is especially well suited to dry-type eczema, babies, and anyone with fragrance sensitivity. Apply it after washing with the soap and it seals in the calm the cleanser started — layer by layer, wash by wash.
- Best for eczema (baby and adult), dry itchy rashes, and reactive skin
- Effective for keratosis pilaris — the rough, bumpy "chicken skin" that lotions don't resolve
- Supports rosacea and unexplained skin redness (the lavender version adds extra anti-inflammatory benefit)
- Safe for babies — the original formula was made for one
- Five ingredients only — nothing unnecessary
| Ingredient | Also Known As | Role in the Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | Olea europaea | Nourishing, skin-compatible base. Rich in oleic acid, which supports the skin barrier and absorbs well without clogging. |
| Beeswax | Cera alba | Natural barrier protection and texture. Seals in moisture without smothering the skin. |
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Dang Gui Angelica sinensis |
Chinese Angelica Root | Nourishes and soothes the skin. Supports recovery in dry, cracked, and reactive tissue. |
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Bei Zi Cao Potentillae Chinensis |
White Cinquefoil Root | Clears toxic heat and calms itch. A rare and specifically chosen herb — not the more common Zi Cao (which stains deeply red). Bei Zi Cao delivers the same heat-clearing and itch-relieving action in a clear, skin-compatible form. |
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Bo He Mentha haplocalyx |
Chinese Mint | Gently cools and soothes surface irritation. Moves heat outward from the skin in a mild, non-stimulating way. |
Why This Combination Works
Shared herbal foundation The soap and salve both contain Bei Zi Cao, Dang Gui, and Bo He. Each wash reinforces what the salve started — rather than stripping it away and beginning the cycle again.
Itch is the priority Bei Zi Cao is one of the few herbs in classical Chinese dermatology specifically chosen for its ability to clear toxic heat and reduce itch — the most disruptive symptom in eczema and reactive skin conditions.
The soap doesn't undo the salve Standard soaps disrupt the skin barrier that your moisturizer just worked to restore. This bar is designed not to — so the salve applied afterward can actually do its job.
Simple is the point Five ingredients in the salve. A clean, uncomplicated soap base. No fragrance, no fillers, no hidden irritants. For reactive skin, less is almost always more.
Who This Is For
| Skin Concern | How This Combo Helps |
|---|---|
| Eczema — baby & adult | The most soothing pairing in the Emily Skin Soothers line. The soap cleanses without stripping; the salve supports the skin barrier and calms itch between washes. |
| Keratosis Pilaris | That rough, bumpy "chicken skin" on arms and legs — especially the kind that flares after swimming or pool exposure. Consistent use of both products smooths texture in a way that drugstore lotions consistently don't. |
| Mystery rashes & contact reactions | Dry, itchy, red patches with no clear cause. This is often the first recommendation — the formula is clean enough to rule out product-triggered reactions while still actively calming the skin. |
| Rosacea & facial redness | The base formula supports this, though the Lavender salve version may offer additional benefit here. The soap is gentle enough for daily facial cleansing. |
| Fragrance-sensitive skin | Both products in this combo are fragrance-free. No added scent, no masking fragrance, no essential oils beyond what's in the herbal formula itself. |
How to Use
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STEP 1 — WASH
Skin Soothing Mild Bar Soap
Lather gently with warm (not hot) water. Rinse well. Pat dry — don't rub. Use daily or as often as needed. This bar is gentle enough for everyday use even on actively irritated or flared skin.
Tip: If your skin is very reactive, start with cooler water and shorter contact time until you've confirmed the bar works for you. Patch test first if you haven't used it before.
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STEP 2 — SOOTHE
Emily Skin Soother Salve
While skin is still slightly damp (within a few minutes of patting dry), apply a thin layer of salve to affected areas. 3–4 or more times daily during flare-ups; once or twice daily for maintenance.
Patch test first: Apply a small amount to an unaffected area once or twice before using on inflamed or reactive skin. A little goes a long way — start with a thin layer.
Clean Ingredients & Quality Notes
No Added Fragrance No Added Colors No Chemicals Palm Oil Free Baby Safe 5 Ingredients (Salve) Handmade in Small Batches
- Emily Skin Soother Salve: Five ingredients only. No parabens, sulfates, phthalates, silicones, synthetic fragrances, or dyes. Baby safe — the original formula was made for an infant.
- Skin Soothing Mild Bar Soap: Palm oil-free. Saponified olive, avocado, and coconut oil base. No added fragrance, no added colors. Formulated for sensitive, dry, and reactive skin types.
- Bei Zi Cao (Potentillae Chinensis): A deliberately chosen and rarely used alternative to the more common Zi Cao. Standard Zi Cao is effective but produces a deep red color — not ideal in a gentle salve. Bei Zi Cao delivers the same heat-clearing, itch-relieving action in a clear, skin-compatible form.
Before you order
Start with our free Topical Guide, or go with what you feel. Topicals such as Evil Bone Water act fast on sore muscles, bruises and stiff joints; salves and balms stay on the skin longer; teas and herbal supplements support the body from the inside. Still unsure? Call the clinic at (541) 760-9670 or email will@valleyhealthclinic.com and a practitioner will point you the right way.
Will Sheppy, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M., the acupuncturist behind Valley Health Clinic in Albany, Oregon. Every product is used in the clinic before it earns shelf space, and we only carry small-batch makers whose ingredient quality we have checked ourselves.
US orders of $30 or more ship free by USPS. Below that, USPS rates are calculated at checkout. Priority Mail is $9 and usually arrives in 1 to 3 days. Orders are packed within 1 to 2 business days at our clinic in Albany, Oregon, and most arrive within 4 days. We also ship to Canada; rates are calculated at checkout.
Unopened items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of purchase for a refund of the product price. Return shipping is paid by the customer, and sale items are final sale. If something arrives damaged or defective, contact us and we will exchange it.
Topicals are for external use only. Keep them away from your eyes and off broken skin. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medication or managing a medical condition, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using any herbal product, topical or internal.
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