Finding effective products to soothe eczema can be an endless odyssey for many adults and kids. As any eczema sufferer will tell you, the skin condition doesn’t feel good, look good, nor is it easy to treat. The red, itchy patches can pop up for seemingly no rhyme or reason, and can affect people of every age, from babies to adults. The good news? There are plenty of OTC products that can help soothe eczema-prone skin, and, even better, work for kids and adults alike.
Want to stop eczema in its tracks? Ahead, eight top picks that the entire family can use to soothe eczema.
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- Eczema in Infants: What You Can Do About It
- AAP Guidelines for Treating Eczema in Kids
8 Products to Soothe Eczema for Kids and Adults
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Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream
Sure, it may technically be a baby product, but the Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream ($9) works just as well for adults. Credit the addition of colloidal oatmeal, which relieves dry, itchy, skin, plus ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier. Also important: It's entirely steroid- and fragrance-free.
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Avene TriXera Nutrition Nutri-Fluid Cleanser
Safe for anyone ages three and up, the soap-free, Avene TriXera Nutrition Nutri-Fluid Cleanser ($29) works on face and body, gently cleansing while also helping to add back necessary moisture to very dry or eczema-prone skin.
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Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar
The Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar (2 for $6.87) has the same benefits as the original, namely a gentle, soap-free formula and 1/4 moisturizing cream. But it takes it one-step further. It's also hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, perfect for cleansing eczematic skin.
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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Not only is the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration ($30) the brand's number one best-seller, it's SO popular that one is sold every minute in the US. Credit the rich and soothing formula packed with colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, and ceramides, that's safe even for kids and babies and is the perfect all-purpose, use-everywhere moisturizer.
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Weleda Baby Sensitive Care Face Cream-White Mallow
Eczema can often flare up on the face, but many treatments can be too thick to use on your complexion. The namesake ingredient in Weleda Baby Sensitive Care Face Cream-White Mallow ($14) is a plant that nourishes and protects irritated skin, yet the formula never feels greasy or heavy, great for both babies and adults. It's also approved by the National Eczema Association.
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Dr. Roebuck's Nuddy Ultra Hydrating and Repair Créme
Dr. Roebuck's Nuddy Ultra Hydrating and Repair Créme ($50) was specifically created to help heal eczema; the founder's physician father created it when he had eczema as a child. Safe for kids above toddler age, it also doubles as a great facial moisturizer for adults with dry skin.
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La Roche-Posay Lipikar Eczema Soothing Relief Cream
Use the La Roche-Posay Lipikar Eczema Soothing Relief Cream ($15) to target specific eczema flare-ups ; it's clinically proven to relief itch and irritation, and is safe for ages three and up.
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Restore Healing Balm
There are countless uses for the multi-tasking Restore Healing Balm ($30), but soothing itchy, eczema-prone skin is tops on the list. The dermatologist-created ointment is petroleum-free, instead using glycerin and castor seed oil to heal skin and calm inflammation.
