The National Eczema Association provides a product directory that contains a listing of products which have been awarded the NEA Seal of Acceptance™. However, the directory does not provide details on the ingredients or materials used in the products. The NEA website also has a glossary of skin care ingredients commonly found in skincare creams and lotions, which includes information on their functions and properties. The glossary includes ingredients such as methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, isopropylparaben, bisabolol, botanicals, carbomer, glycolic acid, lactic acid, glyceryl stearate, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, potassium hyaluronate, and lanolin.
The NEA also provides resources to help people with eczema decode the wording and ingredients on personal and household product labels to make sure theyre safe for eczema skin. Additionally, dermatologists recommend avoiding certain skincare ingredients if you have eczema, such as fragrances, essential oils, urea, and propylene glycol.
On the other hand, there are also essential products and ingredients that dermatologists recommend for people with eczema, such as petroleum-based moisturizers, pramoxine (an ingredient to treat itchiness), colloidal oatmeal (an ingredient to treat itchiness), and fragrance-free laundry products.
