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Routine Product Active Ingredients & Key Components pH Level Safe During Eczema Flare? Usage Tips & Notes Alternatives for Flare-ups
Morning CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Mild Surfactants ~5.5 Usually safe; gentle and barrier-supporting. Use lukewarm water, avoid scrubbing. Helps maintain skin barrier integrity. CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser (even gentler, no foam)
Liftactiv 16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum 15% Pure Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Neohesperidin. ~3.5-4 Use with caution; can sting or irritate sensitive or inflamed skin Patch test first; avoid on broken skin or active flare-ups; apply after cleanser and before moisturizer Vitamin C derivatives (e.g., Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate) or soothing antioxidant serums (e.g., Niacinamide)
Toleriane Sensitive Fluide Niacinamide (B3), Glycerin, Thermal Spring Water ~5-6 Generally safe; soothing and moisturizing Can be used liberally, layer over serums. Ideal for calming and hydration. Same or richer emollient creams if skin feels dry
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50 Mexoryl SX, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), other UV/A/B filters. ~5.5 Usually safe; formulated for sensitive skin Apply generously last step; reapply if exposed to sun all day. Patch test if very reactive. Mineral-only sunscreens with Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide (if irritation occurs)
Evening CeraVe Foaming Cleanser ~5.5 Usually safe; gentle and barrier-supporting Same as morning. Consider a creamier cleanser if very dry or irritated. CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
Vichy Liftactiv Serum Retinol Specialist 0.2% Retinol, Peptides, Sodium Hyaluronate (HA), Tocopherol (Vit E), Vitreoscilla Ferment ~5-6 Not recommended during active flare-ups; retinol can worsen irritation Use only on clear, stable skin; start with very low frequency; apply after cleansing and before moisturizer Avoid retinol; consider bakuchiol or peptides for gentle renewal
Toleriane Sensitive Fluide ~5-6 Generally safe; soothing and moisturizing Use generously to soothe skin, especially after active ingredients or irritation. Same or richer creams as needed
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