If you often experience dry, irritated skin or eczema flare-ups, you may have already tried various eczema treatment creams. While most of the moisturizing creams out there help moisturize your skin, they often lack the ability to sooth your eczema symptoms.

Why? They often don’t contain natural ingredients that can help soothe your skin and instead contain harsh chemicals that actually make the condition worse. So, “What’s a good cream for eczema?” 

A good cream for eczema skin is one that is free from any skin-irritating chemicals and is specially formulated for sensitive, eczema-prone skin, like the Dermal Defense Moisturizing Cream. 

Now you might be wondering why Dermal Defense? This blog will help you understand why our eczema moisturizing cream is ideal for managing eczema.

Why is Choosing the Right Cream Important?

Before we jump into deciding which is the best moisturizing cream for eczema, it is essential that you first understand why it is important to choose the right cream. People who have eczema or are experiencing an eczema flare-up have a compromised skin barrier. 

What is a skin barrier? Our skin has a natural protective barrier that helps keep it moisturized and protects it against external irritants and allergens. However, with eczema, this barrier becomes weak and is unable to work properly.

As a result, you experience itchy, dry, irritated skin. When this happens, the first thing you will want to do is soothe that eczema flare-up. And the best way to do so is by following an eczema skincare routine that includes

1. Keeping the skin clean with an eczema body wash.
2. Keeping it moisturized with a moisturizer for eczema.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, keeping the skin moisturized with a cream can help reduce eczema flare-ups. 

However, if you use an eczema cream that contains harsh chemicals or strong ingredients, it can further irritate your skin and make the condition worse. Choosing the right moisturizer can help soothe your eczema symptoms, hydrate the skin, protect it, and possibly prevent future flare-ups. 

What’s a Good Cream for Eczema?

So what is a good cream for eczema? Here are a few things that you should look for in an eczema moisturizer. It should be

• Fragrance-free
• Paraben-free
• Sulfate-free
• Dye-free
• Alcohol-free
• Phthalate-free
• Lanolin-free
• Cruelty-free 

You might be thinking this is a lot to ask for. But if you have eczema, these chemicals can irritate your skin, cause a reaction, or even trigger an eczema flare-up. Dr. Eddie at Dermal Defense understands the complexities of sensitive, eczema-prone skin very well. This is why he has developed an eczema moisturizer free from harsh ingredients, so you can moisturize your skin without the constant worry of irritation.  

What Makes Dermal Defense Eczema Moisturizer Stand Out?

Now you have learned that dermal defense is free from skin-irritating chemicals, but what makes it the best body moisturiser for eczema? What makes it stand out? 

It all comes down to its careful composition. It is a lightweight, non-greasy, fast-absorbing moisturizer that not only hydrates your skin but also protects and soothes it with its key ingredients.  

Glycerin

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a well-known humectant commonly used in skincare. Humectants attract and retain moisture from the environment, helping keep the outermost layer of the skin, your epidermis, feeling hydrated and smooth.

In Dermal Defense Moisturizing Cream, glycerin plays a key role in supporting the skin’s moisture balance. It helps draw water into the surface layers of the skin, improving hydration and helping the skin feel soft, supple, and comfortable. Glycerin also supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier by filling the spaces between surface cells with water, which helps reduce the appearance of dryness and flaking.

Research shows that moisturizers formulated with glycerin can be beneficial for people with dry, sensitive skin, including those prone to eczema or atopic dermatitis, by helping improve the skin’s hydration levels and supporting a healthier-looking skin barrier.

Petrolatum

Petrolatum, best known as petroleum jelly, is a highly effective occlusive moisturizer widely used in skincare. The petrolatum used in Dermal Defense Moisturizing Cream is an ultra-refined, premium grade often referred to as snow white petrolatum, making it suitable for dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin.

Petrolatum forms a protective, occlusive layer on the skin’s surface, which helps:

• Reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL) by sealing in hydration
• Support the skin’s natural moisture barrier
• Lock in moisture to keep skin feeling soft and supple
• Provide a soothing, comforting feel to dry or irritated skin
  

Because petrolatum is so effective at preventing moisture loss, it’s widely recommended by dermatologists as part of a skincare routine for people with dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin, helping the skin remain hydrated and more comfortable over time.

Licorice Root Extract (Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate)

Dermal Defense Moisturizing Cream includes licorice root extract, also known as Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, a gentle botanical ingredient commonly used in skincare for dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin.

Licorice root extract is known for its calming properties and its ability to support the skin’s appearance and comfort. In skincare formulations, it may help:

• Improve the appearance of redness and visible irritation
• Support the skin’s natural moisture barrier
• Reduce the look of dryness and flakiness
• Keep skin feeling soothed and comfortable
• Help maintain hydration by reducing moisture loss from the skin’s surface
  

Licorice root extract contains naturally occurring compounds, such as glycyrrhizic derivatives, that are valued for their ability to help skin appear calmer, more even-toned, and less visibly irritated.

When combined with other hydrating ingredients in Dermal Defense Moisturizing Cream, licorice root extract helps your skin feel soft, smooth, and comfortable. This makes it an excellent choice for individuals with dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin.

How to Use Dermal Defense for Best Results?

Using a moisturizer seems simple, but small adjustments in technique can make a big difference in how well your skin holds onto hydration. Here’s the most effective way to apply Dermal Defense Moisturizing Cream:

1. Start with clean skin.
   Wash with a gentle cleanser suitable for dry or sensitive skin.
2. Pat, don’t rub your skin dry.
   Leave the skin slightly damp to help lock in extra moisture.
3. Apply Dermal Defense within 3 minutes of cleansing.
   This helps seal in hydration from your bath or shower.
4. Use a generous amount.
   Apply a thick, even layer to the areas you want to moisturize.
5. Massage gently.
   Smooth the cream in light, downward strokes using your fingertips or palms.
   Avoid vigorous rubbing, which can irritate sensitive skin.
6. Moisturize at least twice daily.
   Apply twice a day to the body, and more often as needed–especially after bathing, showering, or handwashing.
   For areas that dry out quickly (face, hands, feet), applying 2–3 times daily may be beneficial.
7. Keep Dermal Defense close by.
   Store a tube near your sink or bedside so you can reapply throughout the day, especially after washing your hands.

Conclusion

When you have dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin, choosing the right moisturizer matters. Many creams labeled for eczema contain harsh fragrances or irritating ingredients that can worsen dryness and discomfort. A good cream for eczema-prone skin should be gentle, fragrance-free, and formulated for sensitive skin, with ingredients that support hydration and comfort.

Dermal Defense Moisturizing Cream checks all of these boxes. This doctor-developed, dermatologist-tested formula is made without common irritants and includes:

• Glycerin to help boost hydration
• Petrolatum to help seal in moisture
• Licorice root extract to help calm the look of redness and visible irritation
  

Together, these ingredients help keep sensitive, eczema-prone skin feeling soft, comfortable, and well-hydrated.

If you’re searching for a gentle, fragrance-free cream for eczema-prone skin, look to Dermal Defense–an excellent choice for daily moisturizing. 

Try Dermal Defense today to help your skin look and feel its best.

FAQs

1. What is the 3-minute rule for eczema-prone skin?

The “3-minute rule” refers to applying moisturizer within three minutes after bathing or washing. Applying cream while the skin is still slightly damp helps lock in moisture and support a healthier-looking skin barrier.

2. Is it better to moisturize dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin–or let it dry out?

Moisturizing is essential. Dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin can become more uncomfortable and visibly irritated when moisture is lost. Applying a rich, gentle cream, especially after bathing or handwashing, helps keep the skin feeling soothed and hydrated.
If you have severe or worsening eczema symptoms, consult your healthcare provider.

3. Which moisturizer is best for eczema-prone skin?

Look for a fragrance-free, dye-free, lanolin-free cream that’s formulated for sensitive skin and contains hydrating and soothing ingredients. Avoid harsh fragrances, strong acids, or drying alcohols.
Dermal Defense Moisturizing Cream is designed to be gentle, non-greasy, and fast-absorbing, ideal for daily use on eczema-prone skin.

4. Can Dermal Defense Moisturizing Cream be used on the face?

Yes. Dermal Defense is formulated to be gentle enough for use on the face, hands, body, and feet. Its soothing ingredients, glycerin, petrolatum, and licorice root extract, help support comfortable-feeling skin and reduce the appearance of redness and dryness.