The Best Soothing Eczema Skincare Practices

If you’re struggling with dry, irritated, itchy, eczema-plagued skin, you know that it’s no joke. Even when mild, eczema can be seriously uncomfortable and unsightly, even becoming downright stressful. Luckily, there are lots of eczema skincare tips and tricks you can use to keep your skin feeling hydrated, calm, and flare-up free! Here are some of our team’s favorite strategies for dealing with stressed out eczema-prone skin.

A note before we get started: In severe cases, eczema can have an underlying medical cause like food sensitivities or an autoimmune condition. If that sounds like you, make sure to see a dermatologist. But, even with medical treatment, your doctor will likely encourage you to maintain your skin’s health by following esthetician-approved steps such as these!

Keep things gentle

Sensitive, eczema-prone skin requires a gentle touch when it comes to cleansers, moisturizers, and other products. That means you should avoid ingredients like fragrances (even natural ones), retinoids, alcohols, lanolin, and more. Glo Skin Beauty Restorative Cream or Phyto-Calm Aloe Hydrator could be just what you need to nip irritation in the bud. Essential oils can be tricky, leaving some experts divided on whether or not to use them for managing sensitive skin – so, use them with extra caution.

This extends to things that aren’t exclusively eczema skincare-related as well! For instance, using gentle, fragrance-free detergent in your laundry can help stave off irritation. Avoid scratchy fabrics, showering with too-hot water, etc – anything that can be irritating to the skin!

Rely on eczema superhero ingredients

Look for soothing eczema skincare ingredients that calm down inflammation, protect the skin’s natural barrier, and boost hydration. These ingredients, like those in Glo Skin Beauty’s Phyto-Calm Aloe Drops, work with your skin to rehydrate and soothe irritation, rather than simply overwhelming it. Some of our favorites include colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, glycerin, or niacinamide. Glo Skin Beauty's Oil Free Tinted Primer boasts niacinamide and broad spectrum SPF 30 to calm irritated skin and protect against harmful UV rays.

Avoid scratching

Of course, this is much easier said than done, but don’t scratch your skin! Scratching those eczema spots can further irritate your skin, and even cause wounds to open. This creates a risk for infection, which can cause a whole slew of other problems.

To prevent yourself from giving in to that itchiness, we recommend keeping your favorite eczema skincare moisturizer on hand, or using Glo Skin Beauty's Phyto-Calm Flower Mist to calm irritation without touching, keeping any areas of flare-up clean to avoid infection. If you can’t beat the itch, keep your nails short and try patting or rubbing the area instead.

Treat yourself

If you’re really struggling with eczema, you’re not only itchy and uncomfortable, but likely feeling stressed out – which in turn, can stress out your skin! It’s the perfect time for a pick-me-up from your favorite esthetician, who can work with you to provide a gentle, soothing, hydrating treatment including Glo Skin Beauty’s Restorative Mask. Our team at Monarch Salon will listen to your skin concerns, and customize an eczema skincare plan to meet your needs.