What skincare products should you use if you have dry, eczema-prone skin?

Choosing the right moisturiser for dry, eczema-prone skin

Eczema and dry skin often go hand-in-hand, so finding a suitable moisturiser for dry, eczema-prone skin is key. The right moisturiser will help nourish skin and reinforce your skin barrier, which is essential because, as the National Eczema Association explains, “people with eczema have a damaged skin barrier, which makes their skin more sensitive to irritants and allergens.”

Here are some key things to look out for when searching for the best moisturiser or skin cream for dry, eczema-prone skin:

• Fragrance free: Fragrance can often irritate very sensitive or eczema-prone skin
• Soothing ingredients: Ingredients such as oats are anti-inflammatory and aloe can help soothe and provide relief for inflamed skin
• Rich creams or ointments: Look for rich formulas over lightweight lotions as they help seal in moisture and nourish the skin
• Ceramides: Ceramides are essential in helping to repair a damaged skin barrier
• Niacinamide: Products with niacinamide can help strengthen the skin barrier and boost hydration

Lipikar Baume AP+ Moisturiser

Lipikar Moisturising Balm AP+M

One size

200ML

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(£9.00/100 ml.)

If you’re searching for a rich moisturiser for dry, eczema-prone skin, the La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume AP+ has been designed to provide immediate soothing relief to dry skin that feels itchy . This award-winning cream for dry, eczema-prone skin respects the skin’s micro-biome and reinforces its natural barrier thanks to its Aqua Posae formula. A single application, from head to toe, is enough for up to 48-hour hydration and soothing dry skin that feels itchy.

"If skin has become dry or eczema flared finding a gentle, soothing, hydrating cleanser with a rich moisturiser may settle skin down. I recommend Lipikar AP+M Baume by La Roche-Posay as it replenishes the skin’s lipids and contains humectant to attract water to the skin barrier, it is highly tolerable and reduces irritation. It also contains Aqua Posay Filiformis to re-establish and stabilise the skin’s microbiome." - Dr. Justine Hextall, Consultant Dermatologist

Choosing the right cleanser for dry, eczema-prone skin

Cleansing without suitable products can dry skin out and strip natural oils from your face. This can be a nightmare for people who suffer with dry skin and eczema, as it can cause further irritate the skin. Finding the right cleanser for dry, eczema-prone skin that helps nourish rather than strip your skin is essential.

When choosing a cleanser for dry, eczema-prone skin, you should avoid harsh ingredients and fragrances. Look instead for gentle, fragrance-free formulations, such as creams, gels, milks, or balms. Ingredients like colloidal oatmeal can help soothe the skin, while niacinamide and ceramides help repair the damaged skin barrier.

Lipikar Syndet AP+ Cream Wash

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(£5.38/100 ml.)

Lipikar Syndet AP+ is an ultra-gentle cream wash for dry or very dry skin that's suitable for the whole family including babies. Also suitable for eczema-prone skin.

Lipikar Cleansing Oil for Dry, Itchy Skin

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(£5.00/100 ml.)

Alternatively, if you prefer an oil cleanser, Lipikar Huile Lavante AP+ is an ultra-gentle, nourishing cleansing oil for dry to very dry skin, also suitable for eczema-prone skin.