Face Moisturizers, Creams, and Oils Approved by the National Eczema Association

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If eczematic flare-ups are a problem for you, our list of NEA-approved face moisturizers for eczema is here to help.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"What Makes a Moisturizer Good for Eczema?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Eczema-prone skin is very sensitive to certain ingredients, like isopropyl alcohol, lactic acid, and fragrance. In order to receive the Seal of Acceptance, products undergo rigorous testing to ensure they’re free of ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://nationaleczema.org/eczema-products/the-ecz-clusion-list/"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"known eczema irritants","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":". The list includes (but is not limited to):","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Added fragrance","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Chemical UV absorbers","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Benzocaine (a topical anesthetic)","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Citrus extract","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"}],"nodeType":"unordered-list"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Instead, eczema-friendly formulas focus on hydrating ingredients like ceramides, emollients (like colloidal oatmeal or jojoba oil), and humectants (like hyaluronic acid, honey, or glycerin). They’re fragrance-free, and may also include anti-inflammatory ingredients like niacinamide or aloe vera.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"How to Test a Moisturizer for Eczema","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"While products that hold the NEA’s Seal of Acceptance, it’s important to remember that everyone’s skin is different. While the chances of NEA-approved products irritating eczema-prone skin is low, it’s not impossible. “The first time you apply a new product use a small amount (about the size of a pea) to the pulse of your wrist or the crook of your elbow,” ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://nationaleczema.org/eczema-products/about-nea-seal-of-acceptance/"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"advises the National Eczema Association","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":". “Do not wash the area for 24 to 48 hours and watch for any allergic reaction such as redness, a rash, any form of breakouts on the skin, itchiness, pain, flaking, etc.”","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Shop Face Moisturizers for Eczema, Approved by the NEA","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"3lD9AHTW89klYD1ZH6qKfL","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"5NN8oNNjYsAqe2hMjcUnaP","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"5fufu9iUsETkSwoyvK5XEE","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"5f8Q9FexnN7z7jcFvDT2dX","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"20fEiRdXS4aHfFtdO1aEii","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"3MzkqLo4pCvpoXmnzhzmYY","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"3JcMWcFGYwiTVh70qtncTY","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"4JOxikmaQUjzok3lmsf2EZ","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"}
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