Nutritionist

How to properly care for eczematous skin in children?

Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions that children face. Its symptoms include itching, redness, and dry skin that is prone to irritation and inflammation. For parents of children with eczema, it is often a challenge to find suitable products that will soothe sensitive skin while supporting its natural protective function. One of the important factors when choosing cosmetics is choosing products without fragrances - not only synthetic, but often natural ones as well, because 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 you on how to choose the right care for children with eczematous or sensitive skin. Eczema vs. normal skin The skin has an important protective function. Its surface is covered with a layer of lipids (fats) that locks in moisture and prevents irritants from entering the skin from the outside. In children with eczematous skin, this protective barrier is compromised, resulting in higher transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This means that moisture easily escapes from the skin, causing dryness, flaking and a greater susceptibility to irritation and infection. Eczema-prone skin lacks sufficient lipids to form a natural protective barrier. The result is dry, itchy and vulnerable skin that is unable to retain enough water. Children with eczema often suffer from discomfort that can negatively affect their daily lives, including sleep. Sensitive skin and its reactions to cosmetic ingredients Sensitive skin is not necessarily synonymous with eczematous skin, but they both have in common that they can overreact to certain ingredients in cosmetic products. While normal skin tolerates commonly used ingredients 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. Although natural cosmetics often promise gentle ingredients, they may contain allergenic substances that worsen the condition of the affected skin. Therefore, it is important to choose products that are specifically developed 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 appropriate cleansing 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 children's skin, dermatologically tested and boast the COSMOS Organic certificate, which guarantees that the product contains at least 95% natural ingredients and at least 20% of the ingredients (10% for rinse-off products) are from controlled organic farming (BIO). What products to choose? It is ideal to use for cleansing the skin Beggs Baby Wash Oil fragrance-free, which, thanks to its simple formulation and gentle composition, does not contain potentially irritating substances. This type of oil is ideal for children with eczema or sensitive skin, as it gently cleanses and contains oils that protect the skin from drying out. When repacking, we recommend using Beggs Baby Bottom Cleansing Milk gently cleanses 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 provide nourishment and protection to the skin. It is also suitable for children suffering from eczema Beggs Bottom Cream . This helps protect and soothe the skin and is gentle on your baby's sensitive and delicate skin, from birth. The zinc oxide-free formula contains aloe vera juice, which promotes skin hydration, nourishes and protects it. It also contains marigold flower extract, which has softening and emollient effects. Again, there is no added perfume, which is why it is a great choice for skin prone to eczema.