If your skin is super delicate, dry, or eczema-prone, you might want to stick to shower gel. Since shower gels are water-based, it’s easier to get those good-for-you moisturizers in them. They’re often enriched with extra calming and soothing ingredients,” The National Eczema Association recommends non-soap cleansers, for itchy-skin sufferers, and also suggests skipping cleansers altogether during a severe flare, to avoid possible irritation.