What is the best lotion for eczema-prone skin so that it will heal?

The most effective moisturizers are thick and oil-rich products. The reality, however, is that these are not always practical to use. One helpful trick is to apply your moisturizer within the "magic 3 minutes", so that your thick and rich moisturizer will spread nicely. The more oil your moisturizer contains, the better, since oil will lock in water to prevent it from evaporating.

Ointment-based moisturizers are more effective than creams or lotions because they contain more oils. But most people don’t like the greasy feel of ointments. That is why I created my Natural Face, Hand and Body Lotion and my Natural Face and Body Butter; they are rich in botanical oils, yet have a nice, non-greasy feel on the skin, because they are mixed with hydrating glycerin and aloe. My patients say that these moisturizers leave their skin feeling healthy and moisturized, but not greasy. Both products are hypoallergenic.

If you are prone to eczema, it is also important to use only fragrance-free moisturizers. Fragrances are the most common allergens that can trigger eczematous rashes.

In my professional opinion, the more often you moisturize your skin, the better. The best time to moisturize is after washing, but you can also apply moisturizer to dryskin. This keeps your skin supple, prevents painful fissures, itchy scales and helps to repair the skin barrier. This all helps to prevent infection.