What is the Best (natural, no chemical junk) Cream for Eczema?
Submitted by Non-Toxic Kids Blog
I’m not sure how two kids that came from me have seriously fair, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin. See, I’m olive skinned and have never had a problem with any of this, just the occasional freckle. That darn genetic code from the other half–
My poor 9 month old is covered with half dollar sized patches of dry, scaly skin. My pediatrician says it may be food related, which is fun, seeing as how we already manage the food allergies of my 2 and a half year old. I’ve been trying this food and that, and have found no rhyme or reason to flare ups at all. There seems to be a base level rash I can’t get rid of.
The pediatrician recommended using hydrocortisone cream, but I am hesitant to use it since it contains a steroid, and thins the skin. She also recommended Eucerin, but I wanted something more natural to put on her (it turns out some of the Eucerin creams rate really well on EWG’s Skin Deep database– be sure to look at which one, because not all do). I tried California Baby’s Calendula Cream which is great, but didn’t get rid of it. The Burt’s Bee’s Baby cream I have (yes, I know they are now owned by Clorox
, but I still had some– I’m practical, too!) didn’t touch it.
Some of my friends swear by Eucerin, and if I get the original cream (not lotion, which has a higher chemical rating), it should be fine.
Do any of you highly intelligent and spirited readers know of any other good creams for eczema? Please add a comment, I would love to hear from you!
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