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Keeping Eczema at Bay with Exederm

Both of my children have been "blessed" with my husband's sensitive skin. And since they were babies they've dealt with eczema. And while I thought my son had it bad, my daughter came along and had it even worse!

By carefully changing our routine, making sure we knew exactly what was in the products we put on our daughter, and making sure that her skin was always moisturized we've been able to get the eczema under control.

The worst of it

With winter coming, the worst time for dry skin, I worry that my daughter will have the flare ups she had last year. See the photos above to see how raw her skin became with the dryness of eczema

In an effort to be proactive I have searched high and low for a product we can use year round to make sure my daughter's skin stays clear and healthy. It's so painful to watch her scratch at her legs when it starts to get bad. And in my search I've found a system that works; Exederm, Ultra Sensitive Skincare.


We received three Exederm products:
  • Hydrating Baby Lotion - Exederm body lotion cream is a non-irritating, lightweight, non-greasy and easy to spread lotion that deeply moisturizes without clogging pores. Use frequently to keep your skin soft, smooth and eczema free.

  • Non-Irritating Baby Shampoo - Exederm shampoo is an ultra sensitive low-foam shampoo that gently cleanses hair and scalp without irritation or itch.

  • Flare Control Cream - Exederm hydrocortisone cream is the only paraben-free hydrocortisone cream available in US. It is also the first and only hydrocortisone product to receive the National Eczema Association's coveted Seal of Acceptance with a perfect 5 out of 5 score.

When used together, these products can help keep eczema flare ups at bay and leave my daughter's skin shiny and smooth. And when you have a child with eczema, you know that shiny and smooth are a much wanted result!


Did you know there's a National Eczema Association? Neither did I!

The National Eczema Association helps to improve the lives of individuals living with eczema through research, support and education. They test out products used for eczema and rate them with their seal of approval if they meet their level of standards. I was happy to see that Exederm products were listed on their product directory.

By using the products above I've been able to create a routine to help make sure my daughter's skin stays hydrated at all times. The importance of moisturizing the skin is a very large factor in treating eczema and also helps keep those with eczema comfortable and itch-free. 


After bathing our daughter with the Exederm shampoo, we make sure to moisturize her skin as soon as she gets out of the bath. By doing so we can lock in the moisture from the shower and not let her skin dry out from the bath.

I apply the Exederm flare control cream to her trouble areas, her thighs, and then use the Exederm baby lotion on the rest of her body. From head to toe she is covered in lotion. And she loves it! We make sure to let her be a part of this process and allow her to apply lotion to the parts of the body we've already moisturized.


Since using Exederm we have not seen bad flare ups like the photo above. Her skin has for the most part stayed healthy and free from excessive redness and tenderness.

And as my pediatrician recommends, her skin shines!


Do you or your child suffer from eczema? 

Check out the full selection of Exederm products on the Exederm website. Then you can purchase from any of the following retailers:
Plus many more! You can also purchase directly from the Exederm website with a special discount of 20% off 3 products or more, free shipping on all orders over $50, and a "no quibble" money-back guarantee! How's that for service?

The Noise Girls have yet again put together an amazing giveaway event just for your family! The For the Family giveaway event starts on September 1st so please remember to hurry back and enter for your chance to win.

And Exederm has joined in on the fun to offer one lucky reader a set of the Exederm products featured in this review in the giveaway. Head on over and like Exederm on Facebook to stay up to date on new products and promotions!

Disclaimer: I received a set of Exederm products for review purposes only. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 


Organic Toddler Bathtime with Dolphin Organics


What I put on my children and what I bathe them with is something I think about and research. From lotions, to sunscreens, to bath products like soap and shampoo; anything that touches my child's skin is scrutinized. Sometimes this can be difficult. How do I know what is, and isn't, good for my children's skin. Recently it came to light that the products I was using on children had changed ingredients without any acknowledgement so I decided to make the switch to a new brand.


I heard about Dolphin Organics last August at BlogHer'11. They were at the Expo of the conference and were very helpful in explaining what ingredients they used and how important it was to them to be as transparent as possible with the ingredients they used. They wanted their customers to KNOW that they cared about what they put into each product they sold.


Since my family does a bit of traveling in the summer I thought that a Deluxe Travel Set in simply citrus would be the best way to travel with the kids and know that their baths would be toxic free.

An added bonus is that this travel set not only comes with shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath, and lotion; but it also contained sunscreen as well! How awesome is that for traveling with kids? Plus it came in a handy storage bag for easy portability.


We absolutely love the variety of products Dolphin Organics has to offer and their concern for our children's well being. The amazing thought and consideration put into each ingredient and product shows. Just speaking with the folks at Dolphin Organics made me feel at ease with usign these products on my children.


As we enjoy the gorgeous weather this summer we'll be using our Dolphin Orgnanics sunscreen on the children daily whether we're at the beach, the pool, the zoo, or any other place outside in sunny San Diego or on vacation.

 Head on over to the Dolphin Organics website to check out what else they have to offer!

The Noise Girls have yet again put together an amazing giveaway event just for your family! The For the Family giveaway event starts on September 1st so please remember to hurry back and enter for your chance to win.

And Dolphin Organics has joined in on the fun to offer one lucky reader a Delux Travel Set of their own in this giveaway. Head on over and like them on facebook or follow them on twitter to stay up to date on new products and promotions!


Disclaimer: I received a Dolphin Organics Deluxe Travel Set for review purposes only. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.