Eczema (9)

According to the National Eczema Association, eczema is a skin condition that causes itchiness (the most common symptom), dry skin, rashes, scaly patches, blisters and skin infections. There are seven different types of eczema, including atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis—and more than 31 million Americans experience some form of it. While symptoms often begin during childhood or adolescence, eczema can also be developed in adulthood, so if you or a family member are prone to flare ups now and again, our soothing creams may help ease the itchiness.

What Causes Eczema?

Along with a family history of eczema (there’s a potential genetic component involving a protein deficiency called “filaggrin” that may lead to drier skin), common household items are also potential environmental irritants:

• Certain fabrics like wool or polyester in clothing and sheets
• Surface cleaners and disinfectants
• Candle fragrances
• Types of soaps, shampoos, and body wash
• Metals like nickel, found in jewelry, or utensils
• Dust mites

Natural Remedies for Eczema

Cleveland Clinic has lots of ideas for how to address eczema using gentle household ingredients.

• Colloidal oatmeal: This soothing ingredient is found in many bath soaks and body lotions, and may help calm skin inflammation.
• Apple cider vinegar: Although more research is needed, ACV may have some antibacterial properties that can help your skin—try adding some to a soothing bath soak.
• Coconut oil: Is there anything coconut oil can’t do? Similar to ACV, the research isn’t definitive, but with potential antibacterial properties, it’s worth adding coconut oil to your home remedy kit to see if it benefits your skin.

Top Eczema Brands

Our shelves are stocked with brands that use gentle and effective ingredients in their popular formulas—no harmful chemicals needed.

Pipette

For parents and babies, Pipette’s cruelty-free skin care line uses science-backed and plant-derived ingredients—like sustainable squalane—that are clinically proven to nourish all skin types. The brand also bans 2,000+ suspect ingredients for your peace of mind.

Eczema Lotion

Fragrance-, steroid-, and petrolatum-free, Pipette's gentle lotion is formulated for sensitive skin to help calm your flare-ups at a moment’s notice. Thrive Market member Teresa from Texas says “I finally found a nontoxic lotion that helps my itchy dry skin.”

Acure

ACURE infuses its creams, oils, and cleansers with good-for-you ingredients like vitamins and minerals while keeping sulfates, phthalates, and harsh chemicals at bay.

Everyday Eczema Lotion

This chemical-free formula uses lavender to help calm skin irritations caused by eczema, and colloidal oatmeal helps soothe and temporarily protect cracked and chapped skin. Kate from Florida says it’s “perfect for my sensitive skin. It absorbs well but is also very moisturizing without being oily.”

Baby Cream to Powder

This mess-free formula is talc-free and a powder alternative that starts as a cream and transforms into a velvety finish. Plant-derived ingredients help reduce chafing and add an extra layer of moisture to all skin types.

Natural Ways to Combat Dry Skin

With the right techniques and ingredients, you can say goodbye to dry skin for good.

How to Make Eczema Cream

Our DIY eczema cream recipe won’t irritate your skin, and it’s made with soothing ingredients like shea butter, honey, and coconut oil.

Winter Skin 101

Dry skin can occur any time of year, but you’re even more likely to experience it during the colder months. Get answers to your frequently asked questions and discover the best products to moisturize when you need it most.

How to Dry Brush Your Skin

Dry brushing is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that helps stimulate the lymphatic system and is a gentle way to care for your skin. Before getting started, read our post for tips that’ll make this routine extra effective.