When you have eczema, your skin barrier is already working overtime — so the last thing it needs is skincare that makes things worse. From hidden irritants to overly harsh “active” ingredients, what goes on your skin can either cause a flare-up... or finally bring some relief.
That’s why at A Wright Creations, we formulate our products with ingredients that nourish, protect, and calm sensitive skin. Whether you’re looking to prevent flare-ups or manage them gently, avoiding common irritants is a must.
Let’s break down the top skincare ingredients to avoid for eczema, and what to look for instead — featuring a few of our favorite eczema-friendly picks.
🚫 Ingredients to Avoid When You Have Eczema
1. Fragrance — Choose Wisely
Fragrance is one of the most common eczema triggers, especially when it’s synthetic or used in high concentrations. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up beautifully crafted skincare altogether.
✅ Instead: Choose products that are fragrance-free or lightly scented with gentle, plant-based oils known to be safe for sensitive skin.
🧴 Try This:
- Intimate No Scent Exfoliator Sugar Scrub — This unscented scrub is formulated for the most delicate areas of your skin. With just sugar, virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, rosehip oil, and vitamin E, it gently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes without triggering sensitivity or dryness.
Perfect for full-body use on days when even the idea of fragrance is too much.
2. Harsh Preservatives (Like Parabens or Formaldehyde-Releasers)
Some preservatives can cause serious irritation, especially for people with eczema. These include parabens, DMDM hydantoin, and methylisothiazolinone.
✅ Instead: Look for formulas preserved with gentle, skin-safe systems that are non-sensitizing.
🧖🏽♀️ Try This:
- Hadassah Retinol & Hyaluronic Face Mask — This creamy face mask is preserved with Phenoxyethanol, a paraben-free, non-formaldehyde preservative that's commonly used in clean beauty. The formula also includes organic aloe vera juice, kaolin clay, glycerin, sunflower oil, jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid, and retinol — offering gentle renewal without compromising your skin barrier.
3. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Harsh Surfactants
SLS is commonly found in cleansers, shampoos, and body washes — and it’s notorious for stripping away natural oils, which makes eczema worse.
✅ Instead: Opt for cleansers made with nourishing oils and natural moisturizers that clean without disrupting your skin’s protective barrier.
🧼 Try This:
- Sea Moss Eczema Relief Soap with Manuka Honey — A Wright Creations’ handcrafted soap uses sea moss, manuka honey, and nutrient-rich plant oils to cleanse gently and hydrate deeply. There’s no SLS, no sulfates, no harsh foaming agents — just calming ingredients your skin will love.
4. Alcohol-Based Ingredients (Like SD Alcohol or Denatured Alcohol)
These evaporate quickly and feel lightweight, but they often pull moisture out of the skin, worsening dryness and irritation.
✅ Instead: Hydrate with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, aloe vera, and jojoba oil — all found in A Wright Creations’ eczema-safe products.
🧴 Hadassah Retinol & Hyaluronic Face Mask is a great example. With its blend of hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing aloe vera, glycerin, jojoba oil, and vitamin E, this mask provides deep moisture and gentle renewal, without the sting or drying effects of harsh alcohols.
5. Essential Oils in High Concentrations
Essential oils may be natural, but they’re also potent. Oils like peppermint, citrus, cinnamon, and tea tree can trigger eczema flare-ups, especially when used undiluted or too frequently.
✅ Instead: Reach for EO-free options or products using oils in very low, skin-safe concentrations — or skip them altogether if your skin is feeling reactive.
Products like our Intimate No Scent Scrub and Sea Moss Eczema Relief Soap are either EO-free or formulated with sensitive skin in mind, so you never have to worry about overexposure.
🌿 Why A Wright Creations is Safe for Eczema-Prone Skin
We don’t just “say” our products are for sensitive skin — we formulate that way on purpose. Every ingredient is handpicked for its gentleness, nourishment, and effectiveness, especially for those living with eczema, psoriasis, or chronically dry skin.
Our promise:
- ✅ No harsh preservatives, sulfates, or synthetic fragrances
- ✅ No parabens or alcohol-based irritants
- ✅ No filler ingredients — just plant-based power and skin-loving support
- ✅ Handmade in small batches with care
💛 Start with Our Sensitive-Skin Favorites:
- 🧼 Sea Moss Eczema Relief Soap with Manuka Honey – Gentle cleansing with mineral-rich sea moss and healing manuka honey.
- 🧴 Hadassah Retinol & Hyaluronic Face Mask – Hydration and cell renewal, without the sting.
- ✨ Intimate No Scent Exfoliator Sugar Scrub – Pure, effective exfoliation for even the most sensitive skin.
Your skin deserves skincare that works with it, not against it. Let us help you find your calm, one ingredient at a time.