We created Compact by Design to identify products that, while they may not always look very different, have a more efficient design. We also spoke to them about what causes dry skin and how seasonal changes may impact texture and appearance.

I’ve been using Aveeno Moisturizing Bar for Dry Skin for a few weeks now, and I think it’s a decent body soap. Formulated with naturally active Colloidal Oatmeal, AVEENO™ Emulave Bar Soap is developed with dermatologists for dry skin. We will continue to partner with scientists who are discovering natural ingredients that enhance the skin’s well-being, because we are mindful of our legacy of innovation. This moisturizing bar looks and feels different because it contains oatmeal to cleanse and gently soothe your skin. This group of skin friendly ingredients has been carefully chosen to work together to maintain high quality by helping prevent the formula from separating, losing its texture, or growing mold and harmful bacteria.

You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning it’s the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product.

The brothers discovered the powers of finely milled colloidal oatmeal to manage dry skin conditions. The other potential skin irritants they should avoided or replaced is paraffin and/or sodium chloride, none of the other new ingredients should not cause irritation for skin.

This hydrating body wash comes recommended by Marmur because it helps maintain the skin barrier and bring moisture back to the skin, she says. It’s fragrance-free in the sense that it doesn’t contain any added fragrances, but it’s not fragrance-free in the sense that it doesn’t have any odor at all. Regular sized Titanium Dioxide also has a great safety profile, it's non-irritating and is pretty much free from any health concerns (like estrogenic effect worries with some chemical filters).

The itsy-bitsy Nano-sized particles improve both spreadability and reduce the whitish tint a lot, but unfortunately, it also introduces new health concerns. Since it’s 100% solid and 0% liquid, it won’t take up any room in my precious TSA-approved bag of liquids.You can even use this gentle body wash as a facial cleanser, according to experts in our guide to body wash. I love this soap as I have ultra sensitive skin and it leaves me clean and fresh without harmful chemicals.