Buy Body Wash for Eczema Online in Kenya – La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet AP+ 200ml
Lipikar Syndet AP+ is a soap-free body wash for eczema prone skin — a cream-gel that cleans the face, body and scalp without stripping the oils that eczema-prone skin cannot spare. It is fragrance-free, does not sting the eyes, and is used by newborns, children and adults alike.
Most people managing eczema focus on the cream and never think about the wash. That is usually the wrong way round. At HealthAlone, a licensed, pharmacist-led Kenyan health store, you get the original sealed 200ml bottle and honest advice on what your routine actually needs before you spend on it.
What Does “Syndet” Mean, and What Is AP+?
Both are technical labels rather than marketing words, which is why the product name tells a shopper almost nothing.
Syndet is short for synthetic detergent: it cleans using mild cleansing agents instead of traditional soap. That distinction is the entire point of the product, and it is buried in a word nobody searches for.
AP+ stands for atopic-prone — skin that tends toward eczema.
Put plainly: this is a soap-free wash for eczema-prone skin. You may also see it written as Lipikar Syndet, Syndet AP+, LRP Lipikar Syndet, or misspelled as lipicar or synder. All refer to this product.
Why the Wash Matters as Much as the Cream
Ordinary soap is alkaline. Skin is naturally slightly acidic and holds a thin protective layer of oils that keeps water in and irritants out. Every wash with true soap strips that layer away.
For most people that is a minor annoyance. For eczema-prone skin, whose barrier is already weak, it is the difference between a settled week and a flare — and it happens twice a day, every day, which is more than any cream applied afterwards can undo.
This is why dermatologists ask about the soap before the moisturiser. Changing the wash is often the single most effective change available to someone with eczema, and it is usually cheaper than changing the cream.
What Is in It
Glycerin, at 10%, draws water into the skin and holds it there, so skin feels comfortable rather than tight after washing.
Shea butter replaces lipids as you wash, which is the opposite of what soap does.
Niacinamide calms irritation and supports the barrier.
Aqua Posae Filiformis and La Roche-Posay thermal spring water are included to help rebalance the skin’s surface microbiome, which sits out of balance on eczema-prone skin.
It is fragrance-free and allergy-tested, with paediatric and ophthalmological controls — which is the formal way of saying it was tested for use on children and around the eyes.
Why Kenyan Washing Habits Make Eczema Worse
Nothing here is anyone’s fault; the habits are sensible in every respect except this one.
Strong antiseptic bar soap is the household default, used generously and for good reasons — but it is exactly what an eczema-prone barrier cannot survive. Hot water feels right on a cold Nairobi morning and strips oils faster than warm water. Scrubbing with a loofah, sponge or kamba counts as thorough washing; on eczema-prone skin it is damage. Hard water leaves residue after every rinse. And children are often bathed twice daily, doubling all of it.
On melanin-rich skin the result shows as ashy, greyish or darker patches rather than the redness textbooks describe, and every scratch leaves a dark mark that outlasts the flare by months.
Key Benefits of Lipikar Syndet AP+
- Soap-free — cleans without stripping the skin’s protective barrier
- Helps soothe itching and reduce dryness from the shower onwards
- Glycerin at 10% holds moisture in the skin as you wash
- Shea butter replaces lipids rather than removing them
- Niacinamide helps calm irritation and redness
- Fragrance-free, removing the most common cause of skin reactions
- Does not sting the eyes — practical when washing a child’s face and scalp
- Suitable for newborns, babies, children and adults, on face, body and scalp
How to Use This Body Wash for Eczema
- Wet the skin with lukewarm water, never hot. Hot water strips oils quickly, and this single change often makes a visible difference on its own.
- Apply to moistened skin and massage gently with your hands to create a soft lather. Do not use a loofah, sponge or kamba on eczema-prone skin.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Pat dry with a soft towel rather than rubbing.
- Apply a moisturiser within three minutes, while the skin is still slightly damp. Washing gently and moisturising immediately is the routine; the wash is only half of it.
Keep baths short and once daily rather than twice during a flare. It lathers less than soap, which is normal; foam has nothing to do with how well something cleans.
Who Is This Body Wash for Eczema For?
It suits newborns, babies and children with eczema-prone or very dry skin, adults managing atopic skin, anyone whose skin feels tight and itchy after washing, and families who want one gentle wash everyone can share for face, body and scalp.
It is a premium dermatological product, so it is worth saying when it is not the right buy. If nobody in the house has eczema and the skin is simply dry in the cold season, a plain soap-free cleansing bar does the same job for far less. If you are washing a whole family daily, a 200ml bottle will not last, and a cheaper bar for general use with this reserved for the worst-affected skin is the sensible split. We stock the cheaper options too, so we have nothing to gain by steering you here — message our pharmacist and describe the skin.
Safety note: for external use only. It is formulated not to sting the eyes, but rinse with clean water if any gets in. Do not use on weeping, crusted, broken or infected skin. Patch test on a small area before first use if the skin is highly reactive, and stop if redness, burning or a rash develops. For newborns, and for any child with a diagnosed skin condition or on prescribed treatment, speak to your paediatrician or our pharmacist before changing the wash. Take care with a wet, freshly washed baby — emollient washes make them slippery. This is a cosmetic cleanser, not a medicine: it supports skin comfort and avoids the irritation ordinary soap causes, but it does not treat or cure eczema and it is not a substitute for a steroid cream or anything else your doctor prescribed. See a clinic if the skin is painful, weeping, crusted, infected, spreading or not improving.
What to Pair It With
The wash and the moisturiser are two halves of one routine, not alternatives. Wash gently with this, then moisturise within three minutes while the skin is still damp — that combination is what actually settles eczema-prone skin, and neither half achieves much alone.
Lipikar Baume AP+M is the balm designed to follow this wash, and we stock it. If a premium balm is more than the situation needs, a large tub of a plain emollient moisturises perfectly well and lets you apply it generously, which matters more than the formula. Ask our pharmacist which pairing suits the skin you are treating — including when the cheaper combination is the right answer.
Why Buy from HealthAlone Kenya?
La Roche-Posay is widely counterfeited, and a fake bottle of a dermatological wash is a double loss: the money, and weeks of a routine that was never going to work, on skin that is already inflamed. HealthAlone is a pharmacist-led African health ecosystem, licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Everything we sell is original, sealed and correctly stored, and you will see the current price right on this page, always accurate rather than a figure gone stale elsewhere. Ask us before you buy — for a condition this long-running, the advice is worth as much as the bottle.
We deliver across Nairobi and all major Kenyan towns — Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and beyond — and we serve customers across East Africa, including Tanzania and Uganda. You can also collect your order at our shop at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. Living abroad? Order online from the US or UK and we deliver to your family in Kenya. It is one more step in our vision: building Africa’s most trusted health ecosystem, accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “Syndet” mean?
Syndet is short for synthetic detergent. It means the product cleans using mild cleansing agents rather than traditional soap. Ordinary soap is alkaline and strips the oils that protect the skin, which is why dry and eczema-prone skin feels tight and itchy after washing. A syndet cleans just as well without that effect. The AP+ in the name means atopic-prone, which is to say eczema-prone skin.
How do I use Lipikar Syndet AP+?
Wet the skin with lukewarm water — never hot — apply the wash, massage gently with your hands to a soft lather, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Apply a moisturiser within three minutes while the skin is still slightly damp. Do not use a loofah or sponge on eczema-prone skin, keep baths short, and expect less lather than soap: foam has nothing to do with how well something cleans.
Can it be used on babies and newborns?
Yes, it is described as suitable for newborns, babies, children and adults, it is fragrance-free, and it is formulated not to sting the eyes, which matters when washing a child’s face and scalp. For a newborn, and for any baby with a diagnosed skin condition or on prescribed treatment, check with your paediatrician or our pharmacist before changing the wash.
Can I use it on my face and scalp?
Yes — it is made for face, body and scalp. On the face, lather it in your hands first and rinse well. On the scalp it can be used as a gentle wash, which parents often find useful for babies. Follow with a moisturiser on the skin while it is still slightly damp.
Does it treat eczema?
No. It is a cosmetic cleanser, not a medicine, and it does not treat or cure eczema. What it does is remove the irritation that ordinary soap causes, which for many people is the single most useful change they can make. It works alongside anything your doctor prescribed, not instead of it. Skin that is weeping, crusted, infected or spreading needs a clinic.
Does it sting the eyes?
It is formulated not to, and it has been through ophthalmological testing, which is why it is commonly used to wash children’s faces and scalps. Rinse with clean water if any does get in.
Is it worth the price compared with a cheaper soap-free wash?
For genuine eczema-prone or atopic skin, particularly a child’s, the formula does more than a plain cleanser. For ordinary seasonal dryness, a simple soap-free cleansing bar does the same essential job — avoiding soap — for far less. If you are washing a whole family daily, a cheaper bar for general use with this reserved for the worst-affected skin is usually the sensible split. We stock both, so ask our pharmacist for a straight answer.
How much does Lipikar Syndet AP+ cost in Kenya?
You will see the current price of the 200ml bottle right on this page, always up to date — we keep it accurate rather than publishing figures that go stale elsewhere. Compare it honestly against a soap-free bar and consider what you are treating and how many people will use it. Buying from a licensed store also means the bottle is original and sealed, which matters for a widely counterfeited brand.
Where can I buy La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet AP+ in Kenya?
You can buy La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet AP+ 200ml online at HealthAlone, a licensed Kenyan health store. We deliver across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and the rest of Kenya, and we serve customers in East Africa, including Tanzania and Uganda. You can also buy it in person at our shop at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi.
