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What to Avoid If You Have Eczema

What to Avoid If You Have Eczema

When your skin barrier is fragile, certain chemicals and additives can make eczema worse. Here are key ingredients to avoid — and why.

Common Ingredients to Avoid

  • Synthetic Fragrances: A major irritant - also many fragrances are known to have hormone disruptors. We recommend our For You Fragrances - free of toxins, parabens & no hormone disruptors.
  • Harsh Alcohols: Alcohols such as ethanol or isopropyl strip moisture — “fatty” alcohols (cetyl, stearyl) are gentler.
  • Sulfates (SLS, SLES): These surfactants remove natural oils and worsen irritation.
  • Parabens & Preservatives: Parabens, formaldehyde releasers, and isothiazolinones often irritate sensitive skin.
  • Urea: Useful for some skin types, but for eczema it may disturb the skin’s acid balance.
  • Lanolin: Many Natural Australian products use sheep lanolin. This ingredient is natural but can cause allergic reactions in some eczema-prone users.
  • Retinoids: Vitamin A derivatives commonly used in anti-ageing can sting and inflame sensitive skin.
  • Propylene Glycol: Helps hydration, but may worsen symptoms for certain individuals.
  • Synthetic Dyes: Artificial colourants like FD&C dyes can irritate reactive skin.
  • Metals & Plastic Chemicals:
    • Nickel (in jewellery or snaps) can aggravate inflammation.
    • Phthalates or BPA (in plastics) may also trigger irritation.

Why Simpler or Natural Products Help

  • Fewer irritants = fewer flare-ups: Clean, minimal formulas reduce the chance of reaction.
  • Barrier support: Natural ingredients like aloe, oat, and calendula help reinforce your skin.
  • Hydration + calming effects: Botanicals often soothe and moisturise simultaneously.
  • Always patch-test: Even gentle, “natural” ingredients can cause reactions — test first.

Why the Aloe Vera Complete Eczema Treatment Pack Is a Smart Choice

This pack is thoughtfully formulated for eczema-prone skin:

  • Dermatologist-approved: Made for sensitive, reactive skin. 
  • Gentle, clean formulation:
    • Treatment Cream: Contains aloe vera, oatmeal, calendula, and Jellybush Honey. Free from parabens, fragrances, lanolin, and artificial colours. 
    • Soap Bar: Fragrance- and colour-free with oat bran, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E. 
    • Shampoo & Conditioner: SLS-free and designed for sensitive or eczema-prone scalps. 
  • Barrier Support: These botanicals help soothe, reduce flaking, and deeply hydrate. 

Complete Eczema Treatment Pack

Australian-made, vegan, and dermatologist-approved for sensitive and reactive skin. Includes a treatment cream, SLS-free shampoo & conditioner, and a gentle, colour-free soap.

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Note: Use as part of your daily routine. For flare-ups, talk to your dermatologist.

Bottom Line

  • Avoid: irritants like synthetic fragrance, sulfates, and harsh preservatives.
  • Choose: simple, natural-based products that support and strengthen your skin barrier.
  • Consider: the Aloe Vera Complete Eczema Treatment Pack — dermatologist-approved and designed for sensitive skin.