moisturizing and skin smoothing. Because it contains the compound lupeol cinnamate, shea butter also helps to reduce skin inflammation and avoid other skin conditions, such as tumors.
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Sunflower Seed Oil
When applied topically, sunflower seed oil is not only hydrating but its properties also work to improve the skin barrier. When used regularly, sunflower seed oil combats acne, eczema, itching, inflammation, redness, and scarring of the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
This ingredient may sound harsh because of the word “acid,” however, hyaluronic acid is actually beneficial for all types of skin, but especially those with sensitive skin.
Due to its ability to retain moisture in the skin, hyaluronic acid is effective in fighting against dryness and eczema, as well as proving to be beneficial with healing wounds and combatting inflamed joints and tissues when applied onto the skin.
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Of course, you’ll have to go through different beauty products to find what works best for you, but these are a good list of ingredients to start with.
Additionally, while you’re looking for these ingredients in beauty products, also keep an eye out for the National Eczema Association seal on beauty products. According to the NEA website, brands and products eligible to receive the NEA seal are those that “have been created or intended for use by people with eczema or severe sensitive skin conditions and that have satisfied the NEA Seal of Acceptance criteria.”
Happy shopping!
Shawna Davis is a wellness journalist and the founder and creator of the wellness lifestyle blog, Froing and Flowing. Beyond the blog, she is a certified yoga instructor, wife, dog mama and is a natural hair enthusiast that’s passionate about health, wellness, and natural beauty. You can follow her on Instagram @itsshawnadavis.