Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is an autoimmune inflammatory skin disease that is not not contagious. It causes epidermal inflammation, giving rise to red patches of dryness. The skin suffers from irritation and itching appears. There are several types of eczema.
Hydration is essential when it comes to dealing with atopic or eczematous skin. But which creams should you choose for your eczema? Here, in our opinion the 5 best eczema creams such as our Rich Moisturizing and Anti-itch Cream, which can help you limit this restrictive skin problem.
Eczema, its causes and existing treatments
What are the different types of eczema?
Atopic eczema which is the most common form. Atopy is the tendency of the body to react to contact with allergens of any kind. This type of eczema can appear at a very young age, before the age of 5 and even in infants. Read our article on allergy and intolerance to cow's milk.
Contact eczema. It is triggered by an allergic reaction due to contact with certain substances: generally it will be cosmetic products, certain metals such as nickel, sweat, saliva, etc.
Seborrheic eczema is located on the scalp or its surroundings and manifests itself as patches of rather oily skin with a yellowish color. Hair loss is possible in this case.
What are the causes of eczema?
Eczema is due to a predisposing genetic background: we observe a hereditary link in people suffering from eczema. This condition comes from a weakness of the immune system which causes an overreaction to environmental factors. An eczema flare-up can be triggered at any time by external factors such as stress, emotional shock, smoking, or an unbalanced diet for example.
What to put on eczema? What treatment?
There are different products to treat eczema, but the choice depends on the severity and location of the symptoms. Emollient creams are essential for hydrating the skin and preventing breakouts. They help retain moisture and reduce itching. Products with calming ingredients like colloidal oatmeal, chamomile, or aloe may also be beneficial.
In more severe cases of eczema, topical corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and itching. There are different strengths of corticosteroids, which will be adapted depending on the affected area and the severity of the eczema. In some cases, oral immunosuppressive treatments or antihistamines may be necessary.
It is important to consult a doctor to determine the most appropriate product and obtain personalized advice. However, it should be noted that cortisone creams can have undesirable effects.
What type of cream to relieve eczema?
Atopic eczema can be treated with local treatments, called “topical”. These skin treatments take the form of creams, ointments, or lotions that are applied directly to the lesions.
It is right to favor creams very rich in fatty active ingredients, therefore very moisturizing, with components with anti-inflammatory properties very powerful and preferably natural solutions. This substance will have 3 main effects which will help to fight against eczema :
- Reduction of skin inflammation
- Regeneration of epidermis cells
- Action against bacterial infections likely to aggravate eczema
Hydrating the skin is an essential step to limit the cutaneous dryness. Applying an emollient to skin lesions is essential to nourish the skin and provide additional skin protection against external aggressions and rash.
Eczema and atopic skin cream: why choose Pso Natura?
La Pso Natura Rich Restructuring Cream is a cream made from natural ingredients.
Like all products in the Pso Natura care range, it contains Carapa procera oil, a very powerful active ingredient with anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and healing properties.
Its lipid-rich composition will provide the skin with an emollient action which will restore the skin barrier. The active ingredients of Aloe vera, red tea, chamomile and Apha-Bisabolol immediately soothe itching skin. Its texture allows it to penetrate easily, leaving the skin feeling satiny and non-sticky.
An eczema cream and its supplement for plaques
The use of Pso Natura Foaming Regenerative Complex in combination with the Rich Restructuring Cream is the optimal combination to help relieve eczema. The Complex is a 100% natural treatment composed of 60% Carapa Procera oil.
The combination of these two products will give even more optimal results. THE Complex helps eliminate traces; there cream brings a real feeling of soothing and generously hydrates the skin.
Bioderma nourishing balm, Atoderm for itchy eczema
This balm (1) combines fatty acids, biolipids, an anti-bacterial active ingredient and zinc molecules with a very powerful anti-inflammatory action. This blend of active ingredients gives this balm soothing properties because it will reduce itching.
It is ultra-nourishing: it will deeply nourish dry skin. Its antibacterial active ingredient will limit the proliferation of bacteria such as staphylococcus.
Its emollient action will help replenish damaged skin and restore its natural protective barrier. It thus prevents the penetration of allergens into the epidermis. It is a non-aggressive balm which is also suitable for infants. It is used both on the face, feet, hands and other parts of the body. It is fragrance-free, paraben-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. This cream is recommended against eczema.
Dexeryl Emollient Cream for Severe Dry Conditions
It is a cream often prescribed by dermatologists for cases of eczema. It is mainly composed of glycerol, petroleum jelly and liquid paraffin which are the 3 main active substances.
These ingredients will restore hydration to the skin, its natural protective barrier, thereby reducing irritation and itching. It therefore has a strong emollient power, which is why it is prescribed for severe dry skin conditions such as eczema.
But Dexeryl (2) also contains paraben, a preservative often added to cosmetic products to prevent them from developing bacteria or fungi. Thus, its use has been questioned. Alternative products based on natural ingredients seem to be better able to treat skin problems while respecting our body.
Sanoflore enhancing nourishing balm
This balm (3) is made up of 98% natural ingredients and 57% organic ingredients.
It is composed of organic Linden honey as well as cistus essential oil. This essential oil has healing properties, and it can also be used as an anticoagulant on wounds.
It also has antioxidant and anti-aging properties. This balm also contains P-anisic acid, having softening, antiseptic and purifying properties. It is perfectly recommended for hydration and repair of dry to very dry skin.
Nourishing body butter L'Argan Bio by Melvita
Organic L'Argan body butter from the Melvita brand (4) combines the benefits of shea butter and argan oil. These two ingredients are widely used in cosmetics for their rich and nourishing properties (even used in their raw state).
This butter is recommended for dry to very dry skin. Shea butter contains vitamin A, D, E and F which will help regenerate skin cells, slow down skin aging and moisturize the skin.
A natural cream for eczema
Argan oil is also a natural, powerful anti-aging and moisturizing remedy, it improves the firmness and elasticity of the skin. It also helps fight against all forms of external aggression, ideal for hydrating eczematous skin. But it does not treat eczema itself, nor does it treat itching.
In summary for hydration of eczema
What we can generally say about eczema creams is that they provide an important boost in hydration power. Whatever the type of eczema, some help soothe the itching, but they are not a TREATMENT for eczema.
These eczema creams help nourish the skin, they do not treat the removal of marks, marks and redness. To do this, you must first use a real treatment that will act on the symptoms of eczema.
Finally, here are some tips to apply on a daily basis for people with sensitive, psoriatic or eczematous skin:
- Moisturize the skin frequently
- Avoid sun exposure and sunburn
- Promote natural treatments, grandmother's recipes or treatments based on natural ingredients.
sources:
Eczema Foundation
