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Eczema Flare Must Haves
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items Having sensitive, eczema-prone skin is an involved lifestyle, and no matter how hard you try a flare up can appear at any time. Here are a few of my favorites tips and products to get me through a flare!
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Skincare
Everyone’s skin is different, but here are some products that have saved me during flares!
I just purchased this for the dry winter, and my skin texture is so soft! Eczema prone skin can never have too much moisture IMO!
Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum |Avène USA - Avene
This moisturizer is my holy grail, and free of 88 common allergens! The ultimate sensitive skin line.
TrueLipids – Cheryl Lee MD Sensitive Skin Care
This serum + the Cheryl Lee MD True Lipids moisturizer healed my skin from a facial eczema reaction, I swear by it now!
TrueCider Face & Body Serum - Cheryl Lee MD Sensitive Skin Care
Again, I can’t say more good things about this line. This face wash is so gentle and I know it won’t trigger any eczema.
TrueCider Gentle Creamy Cleanser - Cheryl Lee MD
This is a powerhouse product—two sprays and my face is instantly calm. I always have a travel size version on hand as well!
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
Popping a jade roller in the freezer and using it when your face feels flared offers some refreshing temporary relief!
Jade Roller & Gua Sha
Home
I’m super sensitive to environmental and fragrance triggers, so making some swaps have helped mitigate my eczema!
I discovered that I get big breakouts if I use scented detergent, so I use any brand’s “free and clear” line
Tide Free and Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent
My Canopy has done wonders for my skin, especially during the dry winter months when my facial eczema tends to be worse! Plus, it’s incredibly easy to clean.
Best Humidifier for Dry Skin - Canopy
Honeywell has been a tried and true HEPA filter brand for me for 20+ years!
Honeywell Air Purifier | Air Cleaner | Air Filters | Air Quality
Lěvoit is also one of my tried and true air purifier brands! I have dust allergies, so mitigating that helps me mitigate my eczema as well.
Levoit Air Purifier
I’m no plant expert, but I saw somewhere that aloe plants are good air purifiers. If anything, it’s nice to have a splash of green in every space!
How to Care for Aloe Vera Plants - The Old Farmer's Almanac
Mental Health
Eczema can be hard to manage not only physically, but mentally. Here’s how I care for myself on days I get overwhelmed.
My favorite promoted journal for when I want to express my feelings but don’t know where to start!
No Particular Order: Volume 1
Eczema is STRESSFUL and really frustrating at times. I’ve used Headspace to help relax, and it’s been a great tool to have handy.
Headspace: Meditation and Sleep Made Simple
A walk in the park truly does one good. If I’m feeling overwhelmed, especially due to an eczema flare, I love going to the nearest park and meandering.
Places to Go - NYC Parks
When I have a flare, I like to distract myself my learning a new skill or being creative—I’ve been wanting to take a knitting class so I can knit something more than a scarf!
Knitting 101 - Brooklyn Craft Company
Nothing like a good comfort food treat to chear up any stressful flare day :)
Classic Chocolate Brownies - Ghirardelli Chocolate Company