When looking for an eczema friendly cream, there are a few things that are important to consider so I spoke Dr Emma Wedgeworth, a Consultant Dermatologist & British Skin Foundation spokesperson who I knew would be an independent voice that could provide answers.

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The Allergenics Body Lotion and Cream proved to be excellent - healing dry skin (prone to eczema) within a week whilst leaving skin smooth and not oily - highly recommended. " IS, Weston-Super-MareMoisturising agents such as shea butter, glycerin as well as mineral oils can all be very soothing. Oats have also been shown to improve the skin barrier function which may be weakened in eczema.’ Best for moisture – Weleda Skin Food In the UK, there are only two steroid ingredients you can buy over the counter – 1% hydrocortisone and clobetasone butyrate 0.05% creams. These must be sold by a registered pharmacy and supplied with pharmacist supervision. Dermatologists are fully aware that strong steroids are being sold over the internet and in shops and markets. These products are often manufactured illegally or outside the UK where the laws may be different, are not clearly labelled and can be harmful.’ What ingredients should I look for in natural eczema creams? This vine extract from South Asia excited me because of its anti-inflammatory properties and its scientifically proven anti-bacterial effects. My husband has found your Allergenics Cream he has used for a while, has helped the skin on his bald head. " MB, Shoreham by Sea

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It can also be used as a cleanser and bath additive – melt around four grams in hot water then add to the bath. With 25 years of research behind the brand, La Roche-Posay has used Aqua Posae Filiformis, a new ingredient that re-establishes the skin’s microbiome (bacteria) balance, and preserves the skin’s barrier – both essential for dry skin. It’s always on my desk for fast relief. Allergenics Cream is a nourishing and protective moisturising emollient for delicate skin, developed using hypoallergenic ingredients which significantly reduce the risk of allergic reaction. More Information Aveeno should be paying me commission because I have got every aunt, uncle and pet onto this stuff. We love: Purepotions range of natural skin salves with nothing nasty added – great for itchy skin and eczemaThis may be due to it’s other ingredients of jojoba oil, macadamia oil, red seaweed extract, aloe leaf extract and cucmber extract, making it a 99 per cent natural product. Allegenics Cream - Brilliant - cured a terrible rash on my husbands lower arms which was incurable from prescription! " PN, Bedford I can’t say anything bad about this cream – it saved me on numerous disaster occasions. I have also begun using their cleanser and serum which I would highly recommend if you are concerned about products high in chemicals.

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It’s use of finely-milled oatmeal is desirable for anyone, not only eczema sufferers, and the fast-absorbing formula makes it easy to apply as frequently as you like. The MSM stands for Methyl Sulphonyl Methane, a natural form of organic sulphur compound which Rawgaia claim to be a new buzzword within beauty. Lipids are found in skin’s outermost layer and create a barrier to keep moisture in, which is why Skin Fix’s Healthy Skin Lipid Complex boosts moisture and elasticity. In a bid to stop using steroid creams, Vanessa Chalmers has been trialling natural eczema creams that claim to soothe, moisturise and rejuvenate. She rounds up the best ten with no nasty ingredientsWhen I take off my gloves in the morning (I have eczema on my hands), the skin is softened and its irritability is reduced. This would be due to the light liquid paraffin, which replaces lost skin oils, and the white soft paraffin, which forms a protective barrier on the skin surface.

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The combination of plant sterols, zinc oxide, antioxidant vitamin E and soothing aloe vera provides a highly effective emollient action that naturally protects the skin from external irritants, helps to maintain skin elasticity and keeps the skin hydrated. I started using this around ten years ago, prescribed by the doctor. Now it is hugely popular, with Jennifer Aniston as the brand ambassador. The highly effective, rich emollient action provided by Hyaluronic Acid, Rose Oil and Shea Butter, combined with Vitamin E to form a perfectly balanced cream that maintains the skins elasticity, and protects against external irritants... naturally. Benefits Unique Allergenics Cream contains no preservatives. Dermatologists agree... preservatives are amongst the principle causes of sensitivity to skin care products. Allergenics moisturising emollient cream provides a safe, natural and preservative free alternative to regular dermatological skin care products. It comes in a self preserving form, which means it keeps itself clean without the use of synthetic preservatives. I would also recommend Ceridwen’s Cauldron Bath Melt, an oaty milky balm in a muslin cloth (yep, Lush don’t just do rainbow coloured glittery bath bombs!)It was previously only available on prescription, but now is available for anyone whose eczema needs a higher level of attention – it feels more clinical, but sometimes that is just what you need when lathering on before bed. Constantly trying to calm down my condition, I carry a minimum of three in my handbag, a shrine of them on my desk, and leave grease marks on every surface. In the meantime I have found the ones that live up to their claims and have done wonders for helping the symptoms of an extremely frustrating condition. It has extracts of gentle viola tricolor, calendula and chamomile in a base of oils and beeswax, which applied in a small amount will deeply moisten the skin (and honestly, has put my anxiety about the state of my eczema at bay many times). It found that Skin Shop’s Cardiospermum Gel was both more effective than all existing treatment the patients had tried and 66 per cent of the patients said they preferred to use the gel going forward. It’s not exactly a cream – it’s a small pot of green coloured gel, which applied to damp skin after the shower has been shown in trials to be as effective as steroids- say what!