go to a dermatologist and tell them about your eczema. ask for "hyderm cream" or "hydrocortisone acetate". i have terrible eczema and this worked for me over one night.

 

 

yes IA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and for a wash. try cetaphil!

I use oatmeal, vitamin e oil, and creamy vaseline...

I also take a allergy med that has helped to keep it quiet...

 

Topicals: Aveeno, Cetaphil, Eucerin, Cera Ve (Cetaphil does have almond oil I believe and it does work nicely but some people who have ezcema also have nut allergies so be on the lookout for that.)

[For the face]
I use Phisoderm anti-blemish gel facial wash (DO NOT GET THE CREAM). This combats the breakouts very well and doesn't dry my skin out.

In the morning I  use Aveeno Positively Radiant SPF 15 (or 30 in the summer). Very soothing and gets rid of the gray, peeling look. I've always had this extra bad around my eyes, and the Aveeno is safe here.

At night I use CO Bigelow Rose Water Skin Tonic. I just rinse my face with plain water and apply with a cotton ball. This stuff actually leaves the skin clean and still moisturized, so much so I sometimes don't even have to moisturize before bed, even in colder, dryer weather. I have NEVER been complimented on my skin, and now I actually have people comment on how smooth and glowing my complexion is and ask me what I use.

If you must moisturize at night Loreal Hydra Renewal gives you a nice look and feel and won't cause any breakouts or eczema flares.

I also just started trying Biore Skin Preservation line "Hard day's night" overnight moisturizer. The bottle is small but you only need one pump, so it lasts. This one is still new to me, but so far I like it a lot.


[For the body]

Any of the following: Dove, Castille soap, and my miracle worker is Black Tar Coal Soap. Love this!!! Instant itching relief.  The downside is the drugstore versions tend to be mixed with a ton of other stuff, so you might have to go to a healthfood store for the pure stuff but it's worth the trip. And it's expensive at the right store. (less than a buck a bar)

For the occassional body scrub, I use "True Blue Spa- I'm in the Mood for Scrub"  Even though it has Shea Butter in it, I was reluctant looking at the  rest of the ingredients, so I just bought the sample size. But I've since bought a full size. It's pretty nice for cleaning sensitive skin without irritating it.

[For body lotions]

Keri Shea Butter lotion. So far nothing tops this, although the coconut oil works out nicely and if I'm not having a bad flare, Eucerin Calming Creme.

The "regular" Eucrein made the gray spots turn bluish, so ... ick.

[And just for your hands]

True Blue Spa - Look Ma, New Hands is my best friend. (Very good at eliminating that "old lady" look that someone else mentioned here) not greasy and smells great -  kind of "citrusy" My mom hates EVERYTHING but she loves this and she noticed an improvement in the appearance of her hands which were always dry due to the type of work she does.

CO Bigelow Chapped Hands Remedy is also a good one; relieves itching and makes the skin look nice BUT this has a very strong peppermint smell, almost too strong, so I only use it when I'm home alone. It will really open your sinuses, but it works wonders for the hands.

I'm experimenting on making my own solution for my scalp (yes, i have it in there, too). I'll report back when I find something that works. So far the oatmeal spray seems to not be very lasting, but I can feel myself on the verge of a breakthrough with lavendar additives

Sorry for the novella response, but I know how painful and annoying eczema can be.  I tried to highlight the product information in case you just want names and not "reviews" - hopefully it doesn't do anything weird the presentation of the post.  I'm always on the lookout for things that work, and if I can share something I've found to be helpful, I'm always happy to do it.  ~ May you find relief!~