The sugars, also known as mucopolysaccharides, help to retain moisture in the skin.
This hydration element is essential ineczema-prone skin, as it dries out faster.
Combining aloe vera with hydrocortisone-based cream or ointment has additional anti-inflammatory benefits, Dr. Song adds.
They also serve as goodheat rash creamsor after sun lotion (if you get a sunburn).
Dr. Garshick and Dr. Song recommend this cream because its soothing and hydrating.
Since its sensitive skin-safe, apply it all over the body or on parched patches to relieve stressed-out skin.
associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai
This combination may help to address signs and symptoms of eczema, she adds.
Its fragrance-free and relieves itching in minutes.
Itch-free city, here we come.
Apply it directly on flare-ups, or use it as a daily moisturizer.
For that, Dr. Song recommends Vaselines Lip Therapy.
It also can be used to rehydrate the dry patches on the face.
Eczema flares are no match for this balm.
After applying a quarter-sized amount to my hands, I notice reduced redness and flaking almost immediately.
An additional property of aloe is that it cools the skin.
associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai
Lastly, look to the colloidal oatmeal and organic sunflower oilwhich forms a protective barrier and quells inflammation.
Plus, this product received the seal of approval from the National Eczema Association (!!)
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