The Best Skincare Products to Help Soothe Eczema Outbreaks

Dealing with an eczema breakout can be difficult and painful. Whether you've been dealing with it since childhood or if it just popped out of nowhere, having the skin condition can be difficult to tamp down. Not to worry as you're not alone — even A-listers such as Kerry Washington and Adele cope with eczema.

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, occurs when your skin cannot repair its natural barrier. When your skin becomes itchy, cracked and inflamed, foreign environmental substances have penetrated your skin's barrier.

Common triggers of eczema include perfumes and laundry detergents and nutrition and but genetics can also play a factor — it's a condition that's generally hereditary.

If you're dealing with a flare-up, you need to incorporate skincare that won't allow for that to happen. Your skin should include a routine that lets it stay calm, soothed and protected. From fragrance-free formulas to deeply hydrating balms, these products are formulated with sensitive skin in mind.

Below, we’re rounding up a few of the best products that eczema-prone individuals swear by, from Eadem to Topicals.

Eadem "Mami Wata" Barrier Strengthening Face Mist

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If you're feeling red, irritated and need immediate relief, may we suggest this soothing mist from Eadem? Infused with calming cica, ectoin and panthenol, it helps tamp down inflammation in an instant.

Topicals "Like Butter" Moisturizer for Dry, Sensitive & Eczema-Prone Skin

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Let Topicals come to the rescue with its "Like Butter" Moisturizer. Created with 1% colloidal oatmeal, a proven barrier soother, this face cream was specifically created to deeply hydrate chronically dry skin.

Skinfix "eczema+" Dermatitis Ceramide Face + Body Cream

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If you require a major ezcema savior, opt for a balm that contains hydrocortisone, like this one from Skinfix. The powerful ingredient reduces itching and helps to restore the skin's natural barrier, offering fast, targeted relief.

U Beauty "The Barrier" Bioactive Treatment

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To help avoid eczema breakouts, you need to build a strong facial barrier. U Beauty's "The Barrier" Bioactive Treatment is meant to be worn overnight in the way a mask would, deeply nourishing skin with peptides and antioxidants.

Dr. Few "Moisture Complete"

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While it's not tailored specifically for eczema-prone skin, Dr. Few's "Moisture Complete" is the dream product for locking in moisture and delivering a dose of hydrating shea butter deep into the dermis.

Kate Somerville "Dry Skin Saver" All-Over Cream

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When flare-ups strike, they can happen on the face or the body. For an all-over solution, Kate Somerville's "Dry Skin Saver" delivers soothing hydration with a blend of Japanese kelp, oat kernel flour and a blend of botanical oils.

Soft Services "Speed Soak" Fast-Absorbing + Hydrating Body Gel Moisturizer

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Water loss can impact those with eczema, so layering a gel-like body cream into your skincare routine like this one from Soft Services allows the skin to retain moisture more effectively.

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