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This inflammation may lead to itchy skin that can be dry and flaky, she says.
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What should you look for in an eczema cream?
When we think about ingredients, we want things that will help to repair and replenish that moisture barrier.
Dr. Gohara warns against these:
Texture
you could find thicker eczema creams and thinner, gel-like options.
This locks in hydration and helps maintain the skin barrier.
Another thing to consider is where youre applying it.
Body creams can be thicker, to provide intense hydration for tougher skin areas, Dr. Gohara says.
They dont have fragrance, chemical UV absorbers (meaning onlymineral sunscreensare accepted), or CBD.
So whats in it?
Nourishing petrolatum and other gentle ingredients that deeply hydrate without feeling greasy, Dr. Gohara says.
It also comes in a large jar with a pumpno need to stick your fingers inside.
If you use it regularly, Dr. Gohara says it should also help smooth over flaky areas.
Using hyaluronic acid and ceramides, it provides long-lasting hydration and repairs the skin barrier, Dr. Gohara says.
Its great for people with severe dryness or those who prefer an ointment over a cream for overnight use.
And it doesnt skimp on the key ingredients our experts recommend for eczema, like ceramides and glycerin.
It also contains licorice root extract, which has also been proven to help treat eczema.
It transforms the Aquaphor ointment you know and love into a stick that can easily glide across dry patches.
I will not go anywhere without this during the winter months.
This cream only contains hydrocortisone, which Dr. Weinstein Velez calls tried and true for soothing itchy skin.
Its done the job better than any other cream or lotion Ive tried.
Dermatologists and SELF testers also stand by the options below for hydrating and soothing eczema-prone skin.
Plus, colloidal oatmeal will soothe itchy areas before youre tempted to scratch.
Itll last you throughout the day.
Its on the thicker side, so she likes it more as a body cream than a face moisturizer.
Relief from itching and noticeable improvement in skin texture, she explains.
Its star players includepeptidesand lipidstwo things eczema-prone skin is deficient in, Dr. Weinstein Velez says.
Plus, peptides can help build collagen, a protein that maintains your skins structure and elasticity.
Dr. Weinstein Velez says this moisturizer sinks right in and immediately hydrates for long-lasting relief.
It has colloidal oatmeal to soothe irritation, glycerin to hydrate, and a number of oils to nourish.
Weinstein Velez previously recommended thebody washto SELFand this cream might be what your skin needs to chill out.
you might feel this thick lotion working as soon as you apply it, oneHealthy Beauty Awardtester said.
It also packs moisturizing ingredients like jojoba seed oil and squalane into its lightweight formula.
