If you are suffering with eczema, you will know that this can be is a lifelong skin condition.

Whether you’ve been battling this skin condition for a while or are now just discovering that you have eczema, you will know that finding the right eczema cream can make a world of difference. But with so many creams out there, how do you know which one to pick? 

There are so many ingredients out there that you should avoid using when you have an eczema flare up as these can actually make it worse. Which is why it is always good to know what ingredients to avoid and which ingredients you should be looking out for.  

Let’s start with a list of the best ingredients for an eczema flare up, and how to use eczema cream for relief from itching. 

Best Ingredients For An Eczema Flare Up

Hyaluronic Acid: 

Hyaluronic acid is the ultimate in hydration. It attracts and locks in moisture like a magnet helping to clear up dry patches leaving the skin plump and radiant. 

Aloe Vera: 

This super-hydrating gel works like a dream to encourage your skin’s natural moisture. Plus, aloe’s soothing characteristics make it great for soothing those eczema patches.  

Calendula Extract: 

Calendula extract offers instant relief from irritated skin. It has the ability to calm redness, itching, and inflammation, helping to leave your skin feeling relaxed and less angry. 

The good news is that our Rejuvaskin Recovery Cream we offer includes all three of these ingredients and much more. 

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Ingredients You Want To Avoid With Eczema

Paraffins and Petroleum based creams:

For years now, the first cream that your healthcare professional will prescribe or recommend is an occlusive barrier type cream that contains a high concentration of paraffin/petroleum. These creams are designed to create a waterproof barrier over your child’s skin. They will also keep your child’s skin feeling soft, however, on the flip side, these thick barrier creams will clog all of your child’s skin pores, which means your child is no longer able to regulate their body temperature by releasing moisture (sweating). The waterproof (occlusive) nature of the paraffin/petroleum-based cream traps the sweat onto the skin’s surface and will often find its way to the eczematous areas causing further irritation and soreness of already aggravated skin.

Steroids: 

Although steroids do certainly have their place – they are not ideal for treating eczema long term. If Steroids are taken in shorts bursts, they can be helpful, however, if you rely on using steroids in your daily cream this can lead to you developing topical steroid withdrawal. Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (TSWS), also known as Topical Steroid Addiction (TSA) or Red Skin Syndrome (RSS), is a potentially debilitating condition that can arise from the use of topical steroids to treat a skin problem, such as eczema 

Perfumes and Dyes: 

Fragrances in creams can often be an extreme irritant for sensitive skin and whilst a cream may smell marvellous and may be enticing, perfumes and dyes are sometimes trouble! They can often trigger an allergic reaction whilst agitating your already delicate skin making your eczema a whole lot worse.  It is always best to opt for unscented creams to play it safe. 

Parabens: 

These once praised preservatives are no longer favoured in the skin care world. Over the years they have been used in a number of products but research has shown that they are known to disrupt your body’s hormonal balance, something that anyone, let alone people with eczema need! Avoid any creams with parabens and opt for those that are paraben free such as the Rejuvaskin Skin Recovery Cream.

Which Eczema Cream is Best for Itching Relief

Hopefully this article has given you the knowledge on which ingredients to avoid and what to look out for when finding the perfect eczema cream. Opt for one which includes aloe vera, calendula extract, and hyaluronic acid to give your skin the care it deserves and offers great results when it comes to managing an eczema flare up. 

Finding an eczema cream that works best for your skin can be tough, especially as there are so many out there, and it can be very expensive trying to find the right one that works for you– we get it. That’s why at Happy Skin we stock and supply The Rejuvaskin Recovery Cream.

We wanted to ensure that we offered a baby eczema cream that was gentle enough for the most serious skin cases to complement our Happy skin Baby eczema clothing which soothes, protects and repairs your child’s dry and damaged sensitive skin.  

So, if you’re struggling with eczema and want to avoid creams that may only worsen your already irritated skin or avoid the risks of using steroid based creams, give it a try. Say goodbye to inflamed days and sleepless, itchy nights and embark on your journey towards a healthy, happy skin.

Need further support?

Speak to one of our in-house skin expert by booking a consultation.

They will explain how the skin works and how to treat eczema flare-ups by dealing with the root cause of the problem rather than treating the symptoms.

A £15 consultation fee will be applicable, which is fully redeemable against your first HappySkin purchase (minimum spend of £30 or above).

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