Starting a new skin care routine for eczema-prone skin can be overwhelming. Which products are safe for your skin? What ingredients should you look for? How do you get started? 

But it’s worth it. Taking care of your skin can help not only treat but also to prevent eczema symptoms, like inflammation, itching, dry skin, rashes, blisters, and irritation. 

Here’s why you should consider creating a skin-soothing routine with Gold Bond Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion and Gold Bond Eczema Relief Hand Cream.

1. Maximum strength eczema treatment available without a prescription

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that causes itching, dryness, rashes, and skin irritation. There are many topical treatments for eczema. Gold Bond Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream uses an FDA-approved skin protectant, colloidal oatmeal (2%), the maximum strength available for eczema without a prescription.

It relieves five symptoms of eczema, including itching, dryness, scaling, roughness, and redness. This patented formula is not only effective but also gentle on the skin. It is hypoallergenic, steroid-free, dye-free, and fragrance-free.

One 2020 study looked at the effectiveness of colloidal oatmeal in 50 participants with chronic hand eczema. The researchers concluded it’s an effective natural option for supporting skin barrier protection and soothing and moisturizing skin in people with chronic hand eczema symptoms. 

Another study found that treatment with 1% colloidal oatmeal was more effective than moisturizer alone at reducing eczema symptoms. In addition to hydrating the skin, colloidal oatmeal helped to improve skin pH and skin barrier function. 

2. Helps relieve symptoms in just 15 minutes

When eczema-related itching strikes, it can be intense. Using products that deliver fast results is crucial in helping to prevent the symptoms of eczema from worsening.

Gold Bond Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream has been clinically shown to improve the signs of eczema, such as flare-ups, itching, dryness, and redness, in just 15 minutes.

This treatment increases moisture on the skin with just one use and in just 15 minutes, helping to relieve itching and flare-ups caused by dryness. 

3. Relieves 5 symptoms of eczema

Gold Bond Eczema Relief products offer daily relief from the five symptoms of eczema: itching, dryness, scaling/peeling, roughness, and redness/irritation.

Endorsed by the National Eczema Association (NEA) and tested by dermatologists, they set the gold standard for over-the-counter eczema care.

In a clinical study, Gold Bond Eczema Relief Medicated Cream provided visible results on the symptoms of eczema. 

4. Helps to protect and improve the skin’s moisture barrier

The skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin, functioning like a protective shell that shields against harmful substances such as environmental stressors, irritants, and allergens. When the skin barrier is damaged or weakened, it can allow these irritants to penetrate the skin’s surface, potentially triggering eczema symptoms.

Gold Bond Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream is formulated with ceramides and omega fatty acids to help restore and strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier, protecting against irritants and other external stressors that may trigger flare-ups, itching, and other symptoms.

5. Helps protect the skin from the damaging effects of scratching

One of the first physical reactions to eczema flare-ups is scratching. The rubbing effect from scratching may feel soothing but it can also damage the surface of skin. Reacting to an itch by scratching may encourage an ongoing cycle of itching and scratching. 

Gold Bond Eczema Relief products help stop the cycle of itchy and scratching by improving the surface of the skin.

These products contain a unique blend of 7 moisturizers that attract, lock in moisture, and help restore the skin’s moisture barrier. They also contain Vitamins B, C, and E to nourish and improve the appearance of the skin.

In a clinical study, Gold Bond Eczema Relief Medicated Lotion was shown to hydrate the skin for up to 24 hours. 

How to get started

Your skin care routine for eczema can be simple.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

• After washing your face or bathing, pat your skin dry, leaving it a little damp. Don’t scratch or rub your skin to dry it. 
• Use any medicated cream you’ve been prescribed, and then apply Gold Bond Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream over top.
• Reapply Gold Bond moisturizer throughout the day, before bed, and whenever your skin starts feeling dryer.
• Use Gold Bond Eczema Relief Hand Cream on affected areas as needed.
• Make sure to bring moisturizer with you when you’re out and about during the day so you can keep applying it whenever you need it.

Bottom line

Promoting a healthy skin barrier is the first step in protecting your skin from irritants that can trigger uncomfortable eczema symptoms.

Gold Bond Eczema Relief products support healthy skin barrier function and help hydrate the skin to prevent moisture loss and dryness. They also contains 2X the skin protecting-ingredient strength* versus the leading OTC eczema relief cream.

Get relief from itch, dryness, scaling, peeling, roughness, redness, and irritation with the help of Gold Bond Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream. 

*among colloidal oatmeal OTC products