Atopic skin needs much more pampering than those that are not. To avoid those annoying outbreaks that characterize this type of dermatitis, the first thing is to flee from those environmental factors that cause it (stress, dust, pollution, aggressive cosmetics …) and the second is to keep it well hydrated with rich emollient creams in fatty acids, such as linoleic.
Atopic skin needs much more pampering than those that are not. To avoid those annoying outbreaks that characterize this type of dermatitis, the first thing is to flee from those environmental factors that cause it (stress, dust, pollution, aggressive cosmetics …) and the second is to keep it well hydrated with rich emollient creams in fatty acids, such as linoleic.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
That should be the maxim to follow for anyone with atopic dermatitis. Most cases occur in children and usually go away, but some adults continue to suffer from it throughout their lives. In both cases and in order to prevent possible outbreaks, it is best to resort to specific moisturizing creams, "which are very emollient" , as indicated by Dr. José Luis López Estebaranz, member of the AEDV (Spanish Association of Dermatology and Venereology), to protect the skin from external aggressions. These are the 10 best moisturizers for atopic skin.
For kids and adults
For kids and adults
This cream can be used at any age and one of its great advantages is that it is very moisturizing, which is why it is specially formulated for very dry skin and to soothe the itching that is usually associated with atopic dermatitis.
Avène XeraCalm Lipidifying Balm, € 19.51
To prevent and alleviate breakouts
To prevent and alleviate breakouts
Space out the breakout phase with Akento Cosmetics cream for atopic skin, a complete moisturizer that nourishes and repairs the skin barrier so that it performs its protective function correctly. With jojoba oil, Emulium® Mellifera, thistle extract and pomegranate oil, which reduce the itchiness, irritation and redness of dry skin. With its high compatibility you can apply it to any part of the body as many times as you want, and thus reduce breakouts.
Akento Cosmetics Cream for Atopic Skin, € 29.90
With calendula and lavender
With calendula and lavender
This cream is special for babies, since their skin is much more fragile than that of adults , but in cases of atopic dermatitis you can also use it. It has organic hemp, calendula and lavender, which are very soothing and can be used when the eczema has already appeared (without replacing in any case the treatment indicated by the doctor).
Green People Shoothing Baby Salve, € 12.45
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmacy brands are the most trusted when it comes to treating and preventing these annoying skin problems. La Roche Posay products are always synonymous with quality and this is specially formulated to alleviate itchy skin sensation and severe dryness.
Lipikar Fluid de La Roche Posay, € 17
For acute phases
For acute phases
Designed especially for the acute phases of atopic dermatitis, it promises to soothe the skin in just five minutes.
Babaria Relief Cream, € 5.77
Do not irritate
Do not irritate
Whichever cream you choose, you must make sure that, in addition to hydrating, it will not irritate your skin. You can choose non-pharmacy formulas, but always watch that they are hypoallergenic, that is, that they do not have ingredients that can cause allergies.
Moisturizing and nourishing cream from Be +, € 21
Pain relieving
Pain relieving
Aloe vera has soothing and regenerating properties, so it can be a good alternative for those looking for the most natural option possible.
Aloe Vera Gel for atopic skin by Hidrotelial Natura, € 7.42
Goodbye bacteria
Goodbye bacteria
Bacteria can often be the culprit in making the skin so reactive and this formula normalizes the bacterial microflora so that the 'good' remain and the 'bad' are neutralized.
Isdin Nutratopic Pro-AMP, € 16.10
Super soft
Super soft
To fight against the dryness of atopic skin, it is best to use ingredients that have essential fatty acids, such as sweet almond oil and sesame seed oil. Both are present in this face cream and are rich in vitamin E.
Weleda Baby Derma White Mallow Face Cream, € 12.95
Strengthens defenses
Strengthens defenses
Atopic skin reacts in this way because its own defenses against external agents fail . That is why we can prevent outbreaks with formulas like this one, which reinforce them.
SensiDaily by Bepanthol, € 12.90
Natural barrier
Natural barrier
This cream does something similar, but with the skin of the whole body, since it helps to restore the natural barrier of the skin so that it is not affected so much by what happens around it.
CeraVe moisturizing lotion, € 15.95
