"When it comes to moisturizing during the colder months, I encourage my patients to buy the biggest bottle (at the cheapest price) of fragrance-free moisturizer and use it right after every shower," says board-certified dermatologist Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD. "One of my favorite brands is Lubriderm, which is available in value sizes on Amazon."
"Anyone that has been to a dermatologist probably already knows that we love petroleum jelly," says Ilyas. Studies have shown that routine daily use of an emollient from birth can reduce the chances of developing eczema by as much as 50 percent, she adds.
"My go-to brand to recommend for patients with lots of skin allergies or sensitivities is Vanicream," Ilyas says. This affordable product line is great in that it has no dyes, no lanolin, no formaldehyde, no fragrances, no parabens and is gluten-free, she adds.
"If you have issues with sensitivity to sunblock or your eyes burn when you use it, just get Vanicream sunscreen from Amazon," Ilyas says. It's usually the preservatives and fragrances that irritate our skin when it comes to sunblock, she notes.
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% is my favorite base and can lighten discoloration on the skin," Ilyas says, adding that it goes on with a dry touch.
