Skinfix Eczema+ Dermatitis Relief Balm

This product carries the DRP seal.

Skin barrier & moisture
“Slugging”: sealing your skin overnight, explained
What “slugging” actually does to your skin, the science of occlusion behind it, who it suits, when it can backfire (acne, active treatments) and what it can’t fix.
April 15, 20265 min read
Skin barrier & moisture
Lotion, cream, ointment or gel: choosing the right texture
How lotions, creams, ointments and gels differ, what a large trial found when it compared all four, and which texture suits which body area, season and time of day.
May 29, 20265 min read
Ingredients on the “free from” list
Steroid-free and antibiotic-free: why balms make this promise
What over-the-counter hydrocortisone and antibiotic ointments do, when they help, why long or careless use causes problems, and what a steroid-free balm can and can’t do.
September 27, 20266 min read
Ingredients on the “free from” list
Lanolin: a classic moisturizer some skin can’t tolerate
Lanolin comes from sheep’s wool and is one of the best skin protectants there is. Here is how it works, who tends to react to it, what “medical grade” means, and what the evidence says.
May 15, 20266 min read

Behind the claims