Cosmetics and eczema

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this post is based on webMD article

cause i have eczema so i wanna help those who don't know that they may have eczema or those who have eczema themself but doesn't know how to cope with it.. this article can help you what to look in cosmetic ingredient and what to avoid..

for me i like to stick to organic ingredient and if it is expensive i will try to look at the ingredient first before buy anything and maybe buy things that is specially made for sensitive skin and if doesn't irritate my skin so thats great.. you will have to find and try it first to see whether it really suit your skin.. and yes all the things below in WHAT TO LOOK is true..based on my experience..

What to Look for When You Have Eczema

1. Shea butter, glycerin, and lanolin.
You may have dozens of lotions stashed under your bathroom sink, but none seem to dull the ongoing itch or smooth your skin. Dermatologists that WebMD consulted suggest that you swap them out for creams that contain shea butter, glycerin, or lanolin. These moisturizing ingredients improve the appearance of your skin while also repairing it. Look for skin care products that list one of these first, second, or third on the ingredients list.

2. Hyaluronic acid.
While there’s no cure for eczema, you can reduce flaky, dry skin by using products infused with hyaluronic acid. This substance is found naturally in your body; it helps draw moisture from the atmosphere to your skin. Smooth on cream with hyaluronic acid to give your skin an extra boost of moisture.

3. Niacinamide.
 If red patches show through no matter how many layers of makeup you pile on, try a serum or cream that contains niacinamide (also known as vitamin B3). This ingredient can reduce redness from eczema by strengthening the skin’s barrier. Apply niacinamide cream first, before you put on cosmetics.


What to Avoid When You Have Eczema

1. Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and retinol.
Eczema is partly caused by a weak skin barrier, which lets irritants penetrate your skin more easily, and allows water to evaporate more easily. So it’s best to avoid products that either dry out skin or irritate it. Some of the worst – for people with eczema – are glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and retinol.

2. Preservatives.
Preservatives like methylparaben or butylparaben help keep cosmetics and skin care products from going bad or growing bacteria. But they can also lead to inflammation, so avoid them if you have sensitive skin or eczema.  Try using products with natural preservatives like neem oil or grapefruit seed extract when possible they are less irritating.

3. Fragrance.
 No matter how soft and subtle a scent may be, ingredients that give fragrance to makeup and lotion can trigger eczema flare-ups. Your safest bet? Pick makeup and skin care products that are specifically formulated for sensitive skin (it will say so on the package). Look for products that don’t contain fragrances. The label should say “fragrance-free” rather than “unscented.”  Natural or organic products are also usually free of fragrances.

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