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    Time to try: products to help soothe your eczema

    Updated:13 Dec 2014 5:26 AM | Posted by
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    The must-have products for eczema-prone skin

    For those who didn’t know, this week is Eczema Awareness Week.

    And did you also know, according to the Eczema Association of Australia, that 20 per cent of children will develop eczema before the age of five? That’s one in five people suffering from a skin condition that can be so irritating and painful that it’s debilitating.

    See, eczema’s not just about having dry skin.  It can be extreme dryness, redness, swelling, itching, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or even bleeding. And if the wrong products are used on the skin – well, it’s pretty much disastrous.

    So, if you’re an eczema sufferer and you’re looking for some soothing, calming, and nourishing products that are safe to use on your skin, try some of these eczema-friendly picks:

    Cetaphil™ RESTORADERM™ Skin Restoring Body Wash, $19.95, 1800 800 865 – Safe for the whole family to use, the body wash features patented technology to help restore the skin’s natural moisture barrier and protect it from dryness, reducing the itchy and painful effects of eczema. The creamy, soap-free body wash will be sure to cleanse your skin without inflaming your eczema. What more could you ask for?

    Bellamer Soothing Balm     – Use the nourishing body balm to hydrate your skin on a day-to-day basis, or use to it provide relief for eczema and other irritating skin conditions. With ingredients like lavender, chamomile, and peppermint, you can be sure that any irritations are soothed and your skin feels nothing but moisturised.

    Botani Olive Hand Cream – The non-greasy hand cream is made from natural plant extracts to hydrate and soften your skin. But even better than that, the formulation is incredibly gentle and soothing enough for sensitive skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.

    QV Flare Up Cream – Free from lanolin, propylene glycol, and fragrances, the emollient cream will help relieve the symptoms of eczema, improve skin suppleness, reduce roughness, and help skin barrier recovery. Definitely a treatment cream you want to keep in the bathroom cupboard!
     
    DermaVeen Eczema Lotion – Featuring 100 per cent natural colloidal oatmeal, and free from lanolin, parabens, and dyes, the lotion can be used to moisturise your skin while soothing any inflammation. It’s also great to use after a long soak in the bath with DermaVeen Bath Treatment.

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    64 Member Comments

    annieleex 4 Apr 2016 10:16 AM

    Great article

    Kezzaa86 13 Dec 2014 5:26 AM

    Great article :)

    itslinda 16 Apr 2014 12:13 PM

    Lovely article!

    Crystaltipps 5 Dec 2012 11:31 PM

    Luckily I only suffered from this when i was young and one of the things my mum used on me was lard. How mad is that.

    smileorange 21 Sep 2012 12:28 AM

    Moogoo's great! I'm currently suffering from an annoying patch of eczema on my neck.

    Shop A Everyday 16 Sep 2012 1:54 PM

    great products to try for a difficult to clear up problem

    Tinaaa 13 Sep 2012 5:03 PM

    i dont suffer from eczema, thankfully!

    ste60 12 Sep 2012 12:01 PM

    i use an intensive hand cream eveery night, like Loccitane

    Piccolanippy 11 Sep 2012 5:59 PM

    My hands suffer a little from it

    GoddessMagick 10 Sep 2012 1:39 PM

    The Botani Olive hand cream is magic! From the forst time i used it a few years back its become a staple inb my collection, natural, gentle and effective (one I need to review!)

    pinkheart 10 Sep 2012 12:37 PM

    I suffered from eczema when I was younger, but these days one of my skin concerns is dry skin. I always opt for my vaseline cocoa butter body lotion to apply on my skin twice a day to keep them nourished and well moisturised.

    Chicklet 10 Sep 2012 11:09 AM

    Some nice choices. MooGoo is also very good.

    Princess75 10 Sep 2012 5:46 AM

    Both of my babies get eczema during winter so I must be on top of moisturizing their skin. I also increase their dose of fish oil. My fave is qv intensive.

    Phaine 10 Sep 2012 1:12 AM

    I remember my mum using oatmeal in the bath when i had the chickenpox to soothe my itchy skin.

    Cassandra1990 9 Sep 2012 11:43 PM

    thank you! my detmatitis flares up with each season change so i will definitely have to invest in one or two of these!

    Deb763 9 Sep 2012 11:11 PM

    Don't know what it is but lately my skin has been quite sensitive; I have to be careful when using new body lotions and perfume as I have broken out into rashes and bumps! Its good to know what products are out there specifically for us 'sensitive' types ;)

    babyeest 9 Sep 2012 2:31 PM

    im suffering from it right now, so im using QV! will definitely check out dermaveen though , sounds great :)

    ILuvNailPolish 9 Sep 2012 12:06 PM

    When my eczema flares up I used to use QV body wash as it was all the perfumes in my regular body washes that caused it, now I try to avoid heavily scented body washes and try to use more natural products.

    s2pring 9 Sep 2012 11:54 AM

    oh i never even heard of this

    iluvfacialz 9 Sep 2012 11:34 AM

    I love Botani and Bellamer but Avene has become newsworthy in regards to eczema, and I find it is amazing plus it's so affordable. Love Avene.

    Evanescencessy 9 Sep 2012 11:05 AM

    I don't suffer from this skin condition but my skin becomes sensitive, itchy and irritated after I shave, so I don't shave anymore.

    Calla 9 Sep 2012 11:01 AM

    I have eczema, but it is not as bad now as when I was a kid. I use moo goo and it is great!

    bebeautiful34 9 Sep 2012 9:57 AM

    I don't have eczema, but my skin does get more sensitive during season changes, thanks for the great product suggestions!

    Trudz 9 Sep 2012 9:33 AM

    I used to get it really bad. I sometimes have flare ups and this info will be very helpful.

    AmberB 9 Sep 2012 8:01 AM

    I sometimes get ezcema on my hands - any recommedations are greatly appreciated.

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