I Have Eczema, and These Are the Products That Don’t Bother My Skin

Each morning, I swipe it about five times under each arm, and it leaves me feeling fresh and hygienic without that sticky feeling. I also love that unlike many mass-market deodorants, this one won’t stain my shirts. Sure, it’s a bit pricier than your run-of-the-mill stick, but not having fiery armpits? Totally priceless.

Ursa Major Stellar Shave Cream

When I found out that Malin + Goetz discontinued their Vitamin E Shaving Cream, I was thrown into a bit of a grooming crisis. I mean, what’s a guy supposed to do when his go-to shaving cream vanishes into the ether? Enter Vermont-based Ursa Major, who answered the call with their exceptional shaving cream. And let me tell you, it lives up to the hype.

I’ve dealt with my fair share of nicks, razor burn, and irritation, but this cream has been a game-changer, soothing all those pesky skin woes. Packed with natural ingredients like oat, aloe, shea, and sunflower, it’s like a hydration boost for your face while you shave. The best part? It’s non-lathering, which is exactly what you want. Why? Well, for one, it prevents that dreaded dryness, and two, it reduces friction between the razor and your skin, giving you a smoother shave.

The lightly scented blend of ginger, grapefruit, vetiver, and bergamot is refreshing, but fear not—there are no artificial fragrances, sulfates, or parabens lurking here. Post-shave, I love the cool, clean feeling it leaves behind. My face feels refreshed, and—wait for it—no razor burn in sight.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Oil Mist

As the cool weather sets in, it’s time to give a little TLC to those overlooked moisturizing zones—my elbows and heels are high on that list. Lately, I’ve been using this body oil mist, both morning and night, and I have to say, it’s making a difference. My elbows are noticeably softer, and the back of my heels—normally about as dry as a desert—is now smooth and crack-free.

What’s in this magical mist, you ask? A blend of moisturizing heavy-hitters: soybean oil, which works as an anti-inflammatory to calm irritated skin; oat oil, which helps repair the skin’s moisture barrier; and vitamin E and jojoba for an extra hydration boost. I just spritz it directly where I need it and massage it in until it disappears like a Houdini act for dry skin.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

I’ve tested more eczema-friendly moisturizers than I’d like to admit—all in search of the one. I started my journey with Cetaphil’s Gentle Cleanser a few years back on my wife’s recommendation and soon added their moisturizer to the mix. Now, it’s my go-to for three solid reasons: It’s always available (a must-have in the moisturizer world); I love that dewy, protected feel on my skin; and it’s travel-friendly, letting me take my whole routine on the road.