When you’ve goteczema, there is an entirely new set of rules for skincare.
The other part is preventing flare-ups by keeping the skin as healthy and protected as possible.
That’s where proper skincare comes in.
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Look for trusted names in thedrugstore skinaisle like Cetaphil, Eucerin, and CeraVe.
Here are a handful of products that are OK for eczema-prone skin according to dermatologists and theNational Eczema Association.
“I tell my patients to go to bed greasy,” says Barba.
“One of the best bland moisturizers that seals in the moisture at night is petrolatum.”
Look for cleansers that won’t strip the skin, something with a creamy consistency and moisturizing ingredients.
Barba also recommends using lukewarm water to wash body and face.
So turn to something lighter like this sheer ointment.
Mustela is a go-to brand for newborns and this creamy bath product will soothe dry, flaky patches.
CLn Facial Moisturizer, $24
This is another option for everyday wear.
This one by Eucerin has colloidal oatmeal to help soothe dry skin.