As someone living with eczema, you know that your skin is extra-sensitive and prone to dryness. Go to the store and you’ll find a laundry list of lotions, creams, etc. and you’ve probably tried a few of them. Some of them probably do didn’t do the trick or even made your symptoms worse. If you’ve ever gotten confused or frustrated trying to find the right product for treating your eczema, dermatologist John Anthony, MD breaks down how to find the perfect product for your skin.
Dr. Anthony recommends sticking to bland, minimalist products with a short ingredient list when treating eczema, but before you consider all that, understanding the difference between the products that are available will help.
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There isn’t a one-size-fits-all for eczema products, so what you choose will be based on personal preference and tolerance. However, here is a guide of ingredients you should be on the lookout for in the product you choose.
In looking for an eczema product, there are three categories of ingredients to know about:
“They restore some of the natural fats in the skin,” Dr. Anthony says. “Fats are important in enabling the skin barrier to exist, and emollients help repair your skin barrier.”
Good choices for eczema include:
“Humectants are designed to try and draw moisture into the skin,” Dr. Anthony explains. Humectants work by binding to water, pulling it from the air and from deeper within your skin. They include:
Humectants should be used as an ingredient of an eczema cream and not on their own because it can cause stinging and burning.
Occlusives are a great follow-up for eczema-prone skin after you’ve applied
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