Itchiness is another major and distressing symptom of eczema, which leads to an itch-scratch-damage cycle. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology released a warning in 2014 that natural lotion containing ingredients commonly found in food (such as goats milk, cow's milk, coconut milk, or oil) may introduce new allergies, and an allergic reaction when those foods are later consumed. Epaderm Ointment is a 3-in-1 emollient that can be used directly on the skin, in the bath or as a skin cleanser, and contains liquid paraffin, yellow soft paraffin and emulsifying wax. Humectant creams (containing natural moisturisers such as glycerine or urea) effectively repair the skin barrier and only need to be applied twice a day. MHRA recommends that sheets of people using paraffin are changed regularly, and that people refrain from smoking or bringing open flames around patients using paraffin.

Flexitol Skin Balm contains urea in a blend of emollients and skin conditioning agents, providing moisturisation for very dry skin on the arms, legs, elbows and back.Some people use an ointment when their skin is particularly dry but switch to a cream when their skin is not too bad. Be aware that the cream can transfer from your skin onto the fabric of furniture when you are sitting or lying on it.

Persistent moisturization to the skin from exposure to water may contribute to an allergic reaction or irritant contact dermatitis, and can result in penetration of foreign objects.A moisturizer, or emollient, [1] is a cosmetic preparation used for protecting, moisturizing, and lubricating the skin. Do not smoke, use naked flames or get near to anything which may cause a fire whilst wearing clothing or a bandage that has been in contact with skin creams.