Eczema is one of the most common skin problems faced by children. Its symptoms include itching, redness, and dry skin that is prone to irritation and inflammation. For parents of children with eczematous skin, it is often a challenge to find suitable products that would soothe sensitive skin and at the same time support its natural protective function.
One of the important factors when choosing cosmetics is the choice of perfume-free products – not only synthetic, but often natural as well, since even essential oils can contain ingredients that irritate sensitive or damaged skin.
In this article, we will look at the differences between normal and eczematous skin and advise how to choose the right care for children with eczematous or sensitive skin.
Eczematous versus normal skin
The skin has an important protective function. Its surface consists of a layer of lipids (fats), which locks in moisture and prevents irritating substances from the environment from penetrating the skin. In babies with eczematous skin, this protective barrier is disrupted, resulting in higher transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This means that hydration easily escapes from the skin, causing dryness, flaking, and a greater susceptibility to irritation and infection.
Eczematous skin lacks a sufficient amount of lipids to create a natural protective barrier. The result is dry, itchy and vulnerable skin that cannot hold enough water. Therefore, children with eczema often suffer from feelings of discomfort that can negatively affect their daily life, including sleep.
Sensitive skin and its reaction to cosmetic ingredients
Sensitive skin is not necessarily synonymous with eczematous skin, but both have in common that they can overreact to certain substances in cosmetic products. While normal skin tolerates commonly used substances in cosmetics, sensitive skin can react to them with irritation, redness or itching.
Problems can often be caused by synthetic and natural perfumes or preservatives, which are otherwise commonly used to improve the properties and durability of products.
In the case of eczematous and sensitive skin, it is advisable to choose products that do not contain potentially irritating ingredients such as essential oils and synthetic fragrances. Even though natural cosmetics often promise a gentle composition, they can contain allergenic substances that worsen the condition of damaged skin. Therefore, it is important to choose products that are developed specifically for sensitive and eczematous skin and to strictly monitor their composition.
Proper care for eczematous and sensitive skin
For daily care, it is important to choose suitable cleaning and care products that do not dry out the skin and at the same time support its natural protective barrier. Beggs cosmetics are gentle on delicate baby skin, dermatologically tested and are proud of the COSMOS Organic certificate, which guarantees that the product contains at least 95 % of natural ingredients and at least 20 % of the ingredients (10 % for rinse-off products) are from certified organic farming (BIO).
Which products to choose?
To clean the skin, it is ideal to use Beggs Baby Shower Oil without perfume, which, thanks to its simple formulation and gentle composition, does not contain potentially irritating substances. This type of oil is ideal for children with eczematous or sensitive skin, as it gently cleanses and contains oils that protect the skin from drying out.
When changing diapers, we recommend using Beggs Baby Butt Cleansing Milk, which gently cleans and cares for the diaper area. It is especially suitable for children prone to eczema because it does not contain any essential oils or perfumes. In addition, it contains carnauba wax, which creates a protective layer on the skin, and olive oil and sweet almond extract, which nourish and protect the skin.
For children suffering from eczema is also suitable Beggs Baby Diaper Cream. It helps to protect and soothe the skin and is gentle on your baby’s sensitive and delicate skin, right from birth. The zinc oxide-free formula contains aloe vera juice, which promotes skin hydration, nourishes and protects it. It also contains calendula flower extract, which has softening and emollient effects. Again, it has no added perfume, making it a great choice for eczema-prone skin.
