Eczema is not just about physical pain, it’s not just about the dry inflamed patches. It drains you emotionally as well.
Changing seasons affect skin and hair in different ways. Skin and scalp get dry, itchy, and more. But we do understand that dealing with eczema-prone skin might be difficult for you because it gets triggered not only by a shift in the weather from warm and breezy summers to bone-chilling winters but by numerous other factors too like improper skincare regime, pollutants, harsh soaps, detergents, etc.
# Use a fragrance-free body lotion that is enriched with barrier-strengthening propertiesA little extra precaution and care can notch up your atopic skincare regime. One way to hydrate and nourish your body without causing any irritation to your skin is by including a body lotion.
Many studies have explained the therapeutic potential of Madecassoside in treating eczema prone-skin. Using a body lotion enriched with madecassoside along with other ingredients like colloidal oatmeal, and gamma-linoleic, can help restore your dry, inflamed, and itchy atopic skin thus leaving behind nourished and hydrated skin.
# Opt for barrier creams that are specifically formulated for the face skinWhen you have eczema, moisturization is the most crucial step in your skincare routine. But when it comes to managing eczema on your face, you should opt for specially formulated creams that are fragrance-free, lightweight, and can be easily absorbed into your skin.
For facial eczema, you can consider looking for ingredients like Madecassoside, shea butter, and ceramides I, III, and VI. The anticipatory, barrier-strengthening, and skin-calming properties of these ingredients make them an ideal choice for atopic skin.
# Skip the hot bath as excessive heat dries out the skin Taking a long hot bath during winter feels relaxing. However, extremely hot water can strip off the protective lipids from the skin that keep your skin barrier healthy. Therefore, try to take a bath in lukewarm water. Dry your skin by dabbing a towel instead of rubbing it.
# Avoid using harsh ingredients and surfactants in your products
Your regular bathing soaps, dishwasher cleaners, shampoos, detergents, etc can be quite unpleasant to your skin, as they are loaded with harsh surfactants that damage your skin barrier. Use of such harsh products traumatizes your eczema-prone skin by stripping away the natural oil from the skin and leading to dryness.
# Opt for a humidifier to add moisture to the airIn winter, continuous exposure to heating systems in your house and office places is the major cause of making your skin extremely dry and itchy. Using a humidifier at such places adds moisture to the air that helps to combat dry skin during winter. However, always clean your humidifier for at least after 3 days as unclean water can spread bacteria in the air which can aggravate your eczema.
# Choose a fabric that does not irritate eczema-prone skin
Wearing wool clothes or similar harsh fabric can irritate the skin. Therefore it is important to wear light, fabric-breathable clothes like cotton under your sweaters to balance the body temperature and protect your skin.
Hydration is the key to restoring the dryness of eczema-prone winters. Therefore, people with eczema are always advised to moisturize their skin regularly, as their skin gets easily dehydrated due to transepidermal water loss. Try to rehydrate your skin twice or thrice a day with lotions and creams that are specially formulated for atopic dermatitis. Include given tips in your daily routine to achieve hydrated and healthy-looking skin.