According to Dr. Liu, dermatologists often recommend Vanicream products to eczema patients because they contain only simple, effective and gentle ingredients. The Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion not only has a short, simple ingredient list, but it also has a lightweight texture and sinks quickly into skin. This product has the NEA Seal of Acceptance.

This product has a low toxicity and irritation rating of three out of 10. This is mainly because it has a few ingredients that may cause an allergic reaction on highly sensitive skin, including BHT and propylene glycol. In addition, some customers may dislike the formula’s slightly “medical” scent, which likely comes from a lack of masking fragrance.

What makes the Eucerin Skin Calming Lotion a great budget pick? Eucerin is known for its gentle formulas, and this inexpensive lotion does a great job of soothing inflamed skin. It contains gentle moisturizers and skin-barrier strengtheners like glycerin and colloidal oatmeal. The consistency is also a bit thick for a lotion, which helps the skin retain water. Plus, the pump makes for easy application. This product has a low toxicity and irritation rating of two out of 10.

What you might not like: Some buyers found that the lotion was too thick for the pump and blocked it. In addition, it can be difficult to get the last of the lotion out of the bottle due to its design.

The La Roche-Posay Lipikar Daily Repair Lotion is a favorite of Dr. Liu’s for many reasons: It contains soothing, extremely hydrating moisturizers like shea butter and glycerin, and it has powerhouse skincare ingredients like niacinamide to help the skin retain even more moisture. The formula also has a non-sticky, non-oily finish, and it has an NEA Seal of Acceptance.

Note that this product has a toxicity and irritation rating of four out of 10, as it contains a few potential allergens and irritants. These include BHT, t-butyl alcohol and niacinamide. In addition, a few customers found that the formula takes a while to sink into the skin.

Looking for a readily available and affordable eczema moisturizer? If so, try the Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion. The lightweight formula contains gentle hydrators like sunflower seed oil, glycerin and coconut-derived fatty acids to help replenish the skin barrier’s moisture. The lotion also sinks quickly into the skin, and the pump makes for an easy application. Overall, this product gets very positive reviews for its well-tolerated formula and lightweight feel.

This product has a toxicity and irritation rating of five out of 10 since it contains a few potential allergens. These include phenoxyethanol, tocopheryl acetate and BHT. In addition, a few customers found the formula to be too lightweight and not hydrating enough.

CeraVe is best known for products that help repair a damaged skin barrier, and the Daily Moisturizing Lotion is an excellent example. It contains three essential ceramides, or lipids that help “glue” together skin cells, as well as gentle hydrators like glycerin, cetearyl alcohol (an emollient) and dimethicone. The formula also has the NEA Seal of Acceptance.

However, this product has a toxicity and irritation rating of five out of 10 because it contains a few potential allergens and irritants. These include Behentrimonium methosulfate, methylparaben and propylparaben. In addition, a few Amazon customers received bottles with faulty pumps or bottles that spilled in the packaging.

Colloidal oatmeal is an excellent ingredient for eczema patients because it effectively binds to the skin and keeps moisture contained, plus it reduces itchiness and inflammation. The Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion not only contains colloidal oatmeal, but also prebiotics (which may help balance the skin’s microbiome) and gentle hydrators like dimethicone and cetyl alcohol. In addition, this product has a low toxicity and irritation rating of two out of 10.

On the other hand, the formula contains benzyl alcohol which may trigger contact dermatitis. A few customers also received bottles with faulty pumps, and some buyers disliked the finish and noticed that it didn’t sink into the skin completely. (This is likely because it contains a high concentration of dimethicone, which doesn’t easily absorb into skin.)

Not all moisturizers that work for the body work for the face, but the Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion does double duty. The formula won’t clog pores, thanks to non comedogenic hydrators like glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, avocado oil and dimethicone. It also has the NEA Seal of Acceptance. Overall, buyers love that the lotion makes skin feel extremely soft and well hydrated throughout the day.

Note that this product has a toxicity and irritation rating of three out of 10. It contains a few ingredients that may cause irritation or an allergic reaction, including benzyl alcohol, tocopheryl acetate and avocado oil.

While creams are usually better than lotions at maintaining skin hydration in cold weather, the Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion is the exception. It contains rich hydrators like glycerin, coconut-derived triglycerides and mineral oil. It also has pro-ceramide (from oat kernels), or a lipid that helps the skin produce ceramides for a healthy skin barrier. As for consistency and feel, this product easily sinks into the skin and leaves a dewy finish.

The downsides: The Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion has a moderate toxicity and irritation rating of five out of 10. Ingredients that may cause irritation or an allergic reaction include phenoxyethanol, BHT and tocopheryl acetate. In addition, a few customers experienced quality issues when purchasing the product off of Amazon.

What makes Hello Bello such a good pick for delicate, eczema-prone baby skin? This NEA-approved formula contains gentle, nourishing moisturizers like coconut-derived triglyceride, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol and shea butter. It also has oat kernel extract, a pro-ceramide that encourages skin barrier repair. Buyers note that a little goes a long way!

On the other hand, the consistency of this formula is quite runny, which means too much can easily come out of the bottle at one time. Some buyers also dislike the unscented smell of the lotion. This product does not yet have a toxicity rating, though similar Hello Bello products (namely, the Premium Baby Lotion with a lavender scent) have a low toxicity rating of one out of 10.

The Earth Mama Simply Non-Scents Baby Lotion isn’t just great for babies — it’s an excellent product for anyone who struggles with eczema. Non-irritating hydrators in the simple formula include aloe vera, shea butter, oat protein and cetearyl alcohol. It also contains antioxidants like calendula flower extract that may soothe inflammation. This product has a low toxicity and irritation rating of one out of 10, and it has an NEA Seal of Acceptance.

However, the plant extracts may cause an allergic reaction if you have contact dermatitis. This product is also pricey, and some customers experienced quality issues when buying from Amazon.

What we like about the Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion: This formula is designed to fortify and protect the skin barrier with the help of dimethicone and oat kernel flour, a pro-ceramide. The simple ingredient list also contains hydrators like glycerin and cetyl alcohol, and it has anti-inflammatory allantoin.

What could be improved: This product has a toxicity and irritation rating of three out of 10 as it contains benzyl alcohol, which may cause irritation. In addition, a few customers received leaking bottles from Amazon.

Dermatologists often recommend the Baby Dove Sensitive Moisture Lotion for several reasons: It has a simple ingredient list, non-irritating hydrators like glycerin and dimethicone, and it’s affordable. The lightweight consistency means the lotion sinks into skin quickly and gives it a soft, hydrated feel. This product also has the NEA Seal of Acceptance.

The downsides: The Baby Dove Sensitive Moisture Lotion has a toxicity and irritation rating of three out of 10. Note that it contains a few potentially irritating ingredients, including triethanolamine and phenoxyethanol. In addition, a few customers found that the formula wasn’t hydrating enough in cooler weather.

Though Shea Moisture is no longer a Black-owned brand, it is still Black-founded and Black-led. If you want to support the brand, trying the Oat Milk and Rice Water Balm is a great way to do so. It contains eczema-friendly ingredients like sunflower seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, shea butter, coconut oil, glycerin and rice extract. The rich formula has a low toxicity and irritation rating of two out of 10 and an NEA Seal of Acceptance.

What could be improved: If you have contact dermatitis, you may react to one or more of the ingredients, particularly the coconut oil, grapefruit peel oil and lavender flower extract. You may also need to shake the bottle each time before applying the product, as the oils may separate. Note that some buyers disliked the runny consistency.

While most lotions aren’t as thick or as deeply hydrating as creams, the Gold Bond Medicated Eczema Relief Lotion is a great exception. The NEA-approved formula contains colloidal oatmeal, an active ingredient that can help soothe itchy and inflamed skin. It also has rich hydrators like dimethicone, petrolatum and shea butter to help repair cracked, dry areas. Plus, clinical testing showed that most eczema patients experienced significant improvement in their flare-ups by using this lotion for two weeks.

However, this product has a toxicity and irritation rating of five out of 10, as it contains a few ingredients that may be irritating or cause an allergic reaction. These include tocopheryl acetate, phenoxyethanol and methylparaben. Additionally, some buyers received bottles with faulty or broken pumps.

It’s not easy to soothe inflamed eczema once it becomes itchy, but the Aveeno Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion can help. The lightweight formula contains a couple active ingredients to soothe itchiness, including calamine and pramoxine HCl. Gentle hydrators and skin barrier strengtheners include oat kernel oil (a pro-ceramide), glycerin, cetearyl alcohol and dimethicone. Overall, this is a great lotion to use at night when itchiness often starts.

This product has a toxicity and irritation rating of three out of 10. Potentially irritating ingredients include methylparaben. Also, a few customers found that the scent was a little off-putting, while others noted that the bottle is pricey for the size.