Hi, While we’re talking about a healthy skin barrier and how your skin is sensitive to so many skincare products, I wanted to bring up moisturizers. Lots of people get tripped up on this because there are so many moisturizers on the market with all sorts of active ingredients, every single one claiming to be amazing. There is actually no one best moisturizer for seb derm. It all depends on your skin type. In fact, you may even need to use different moisturizers during the various phases of seborrheic dermatitis. However, the right moisturizer for you will do these things: |
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In general, I recommend you choose a gentle moisturizer with as little synthetics as possible. If it contains skin-loving ingredients like niacimide, zinc and hyaluronic acid, that’s a bonus. In my quest, I wrote a review on the best moisturizers for seborrheic dermatitis but if you already have one that meets the criteria above, go with what works for you. Recent articles: Do you like kefir? I just discovered it a year ago but I find myself reaching for kefir now instead of yogurt. Some people have reported that consuming kefir or using it on their skin has helped to reduce inflammation and improve seb derm symptoms. Check out my deep dive on kefir and the evidence behind it in this article. Recent videos: My video on how your skin barrier affects seb derm is out! Make sure you check it out: The Best Way to Prevent and maybe even Cure Seborrheic Dermatitis |