There are several ways to soothe itchy skin, including using anti-itch creams, applying old-fashioned calamine lotion, and using ingredients such as petroleum jelly, humectants, ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, tiger grass, glycerin, shea butter, ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. Anti-itch creams recommended by dermatologists contain camphor and menthol, which give a cooling sensation to relieve itch
. Calamine lotion, found in products such as Caladryl Skin Protectant Lotion and generics, is also effective in relieving itchy skin
. Petroleum jelly is a thick emollient that helps prevent water loss from the skin and is effective in repairing the skin barrier
. Humectants attract water molecules from lower cell layers and improve the sensation and appearance of flaky skin
. Tiger grass works well with glycerin to calm inflammation and heal eczema
. Shea butter is known to ease dry and itchy skin conditions due to its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties
. Ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid are beneficial ingredients that can be found in many non-steroid creams
