I apply this to his skin as soon as I notice that his skin has gone dry again and especially if his skin began peeling. First of all - let me tell you that I have had eczema (atopic dermatits) my entire life, as long as I can remember.

While it doesn't cure my eczema, the moisturizer seems to help with the flaking and keeps my skin in better balance. Check the label for directions about any areas or types of skin where you should not apply the product (such as on the face, any areas of broken/chapped/cut/irritated/scraped skin, or on a recently shaved area of the skin).It comes from the seeds of African Shea or Karite Trees and used as a magic moisturizer and emollient. You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning it’s the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product.

Others say it' s not good for sensitive skin, leaves their skin incredibly greasy, and makes their partner's eeczma worse.At the same time, it also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, such as the nowadays super commonly used phenoxyethanol.

Emollients/moisturizers work by forming an oily layer on the top of the skin that traps water in the skin. Probably that’s why citric acid is usually not used as an exfoliant but more as a helper ingredient in small amounts to adjust the pH of a formulation. As for its use in cosmetic products, it is a handy multi-tasker that thickens up water-based formulas and also has some emulsifying and emulsion stabilizing properties. I went all natural, tried Shea butter, coconut oil, cold pressed olive oil, infused with lavender essential oils. This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (such as diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy).Cetaphil is known for making gentle, non-irritating, and hypoallergenic products that are suitable for sensitive skin. until my dermatologist recommended this line of products and my skin has been much better after only a month!

A common functional ingredient that helps to keep the oil-loving and water-loving ingredients together (emulsifier), stabilizes and thickens the products. Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the product; or if you have any other allergies. For best results, use as the 3rd step in your eczema routine to maintain a hydrated, healthier skin barrier and prolong time between symptom flare-ups. Cetaphil® Restoraderm Moisturising Lotion is specially designed to soften, soothe and hydrate very dry skin.For more information on our use of your personal information and your rights, see our Privacy Policy. CETAPHIL ECZEMA RESTORADERM Soothing Moisturizer can be applied daily to help maintain the skin between eczema related flare-ups.