Is Eczema Cream Supposed To Burn? (Products To Avoid)

Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions that people experience in all countries from babies to adults.

It is extremely frustrating for the user as it is red, itchy scales that appear on different places over the body.

Here Is Why Eczema Cream Shouldn’t Burn:

If the cream is right for you it should not burn, it should be soothing over your skin.

It is normally the type of ingredients made in a cream that are reacting that causes burning. This can includes ingredients that contain petroleum, parabens, alcohol and fragrances.

If this is happening it is best to stop using that particular product. Find something natural and that works for you!

This is the short answer.

In this article we are going to speak about different eczema creams and why they burn on the skin, whether eczema cream will make it worse, and how long you should leave a cream on for. Thanks for reading.

Is Eczema Cream Supposed To Burn?

It is very common that anyone that suffers from eczema will experience a burning or tingling sensation when they try out different creams. This is because your eczema is extremely sensitive and can react to different types of ingredients.

Any cream you use it should feel right for you and should not burn when applied on your skin. If it does it is best to discontinue use, and see a doctor if you need to.

Many creams contain natural and un natural ingredients and you may believe it is natural, but other below ingredients may be placed within the cream (so best to check it out the back label and check) to avoid any burning or tingling on your skin.

Ingredients to avoid in any eczema cream:

Petroleum Jelly: This ingredient is in so many creams, and is un natural and is produced from crude oil.

Alcohol: Is super drying on the skin and will dry your skin out even further. The other names it falls under on labels are:cetyl, stearyl, and cetearyl alcohol.

Fragrances/Essential Oils: You may think these smell great (which they do) and is fine with people with normal skin. With eczema it can be drying and irritating over the skin.

Parabens: Is a chemical compound that is found in a lot of beauty products to prolong the shelf life of the cream, preventing fungi and bacteria in the product. The names commonly found on labels are :methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, isopropylparaben, and isobutylparaben.

SLS or SLES: Anyone who has sensitive skin or eczema should avoid avoid SLS as it strips the skin from it’s natural oils. It also can cause irritation and further drying out of your skin.

Phthalates: Are used in cosmetics, skincare and haircare as a softener and also is known to have effects on hormones. It is a chemical that is also used in plastics to make them more durable.

Sodium Benzoate: Is used as a preservative and is used to cover up any fragrance or to enhance the scent. There have been allergic reaction causing skin rash hives and swelling, so not a positive ingredient for some one who has eczema.

Dimethicone: Is a synthetic ingredient and is used a silicon (a barrier in products). It is commonly used in creams but it is un natural product.

Cocamidopropyl betaine: Is a synthetic detergent used in cleansers and skincare products. This was named by American Contact Dermatitis society as “allergen of the year”, it is palm and coconut acids paired with a chemical called DMAPA.

Is It Bad If Eczema Cream Stings?

Yes it is not a good thing if your eczema stings. If this is happening to you then it is best to stop using and find something that works for you.

You will find that these four things are usually the culprit making your eczema sting:

Water Based Creams: Water is used in majority of skincare products (Aqua is the term commonly used). When water penetrates the skin this may cause stinging. If you find this happening to you then find a cream that doesn’t contain water.

Petroleum Based Products: Petroleum is commonly used in paw paw creams and creams including Bepanthen. As petroleum is un natural and originates from crude oil it can cause irritation especially on any scaly or red patches.

Steroids: Are normally prescribed by doctors for patients. Sometimes steroids can cause stinging on application, what is worse is the long term effects of long term usage. Long term skin rashes and thinning of the skin can occur from using steroid creams.

Fragrances in Products: Many fragrances and essential oils e.g bergamot, lime or lemon oils are known to cause irritation and redness. So it is best to avoid any creams that include any scents (even if they smell good) as this may cause stinging.

Here is a good Article on how Manuka Honey can be used for eczema.

Can Eczema Cream Make It Worse?

It is extremely important to know how your eczema feels and looks before you place any cream on your skin.

After application of a cream if it looks:

More Red
Stinging or Burning
Infected or further irritated

It is best to immediately stop using the cream you are trying out.

Please note: It is best to always do a patch test on any new product on your eczema, wait for 5 minutes and see how it feels. If it has any of the above irritation best to stop there.

How Long Do You Leave Eczema Cream On?

Any cream that you try for the first time, you need to do a patch test on your eczema.

If you have found after 5-20 minutes that the cream is not burning, stinging or irritated. Then it is then ok to place a cream on as a moisturiser.

We make two products in our shop that is free from chemicals or water being:

Kreme Plus (Face Hands Body) which is a all body moisturizer with ingredients being:

Manuka honey
Leatherwood Honey
Manuka Beeswax
Leatherwood Beeswax
Sunflower Oil
Jojoba Oil
Avocado Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Sunflower Lecithin

OR

Baby Care Gold which is a baby/children all body moisturizer with ingredients being:

Manuka honey
Leatherwood Honey
Manuka Beeswax
Leatherwood Beeswax
Coconut Oil
Sunflower Oil
Zinc Oxide
Aloe Vera