Grahams Natural Kids Eczema Cream Review
Grahams Eczema Cream
Reviewed by Louise Harsley
Working as a healthcare professional, I am regularly washing my hands and applying hand gel which drains all moisture away from the skin. The skin across my knuckles becomes very dry, cracked and sore. I purchased various creams to try and combat this problem however; I could not seem to find one that does not sting when applied. My four year old son currently uses a colloidal oatmeal cream which is effective on his eczema for a short period of time. I find his colloidal oatmeal cream is soothing on my dry hands but the runny texture of it means I have to apply it regularly, which is not ideal. I decided to find another similar cream in the hope that there is one on the market that does not need applying as often.
After some searching, I decided to try Grahams Natural Kids Eczema Cream, as the packaging states it is formulated for babies and children, therefore being suitable for myself and my son. The cream arrived in a simple, neutral coloured box which clearly states that it is steroid free, fragrance free, does not contain parabens and is non-greasy. The tube of cream has the same neutral colours of white and yellow, as the box it is contained in. There is 75g of product in the tube which contains 25mg of colloidal oatmeal ingredient per gram. What I like about the packaging of the tube, is the flip off lid as this means you do not have to worry about screwing a lid back on with slippery hands!
The cream itself is white, has a smooth texture and squeezes out of the tube easily. It is thicker than the cream that I usually use although not overly thick. When the cream is applied, it does feeling instantly soothing on the skin and makes the skin feel soft. It feels like the cream provides an adequate layer of protection, without the usual sticky residue you find with most creams. The cream is fragrance free but does have a peculiar smell which is slightly more unpleasant then most fragrance free skin products I have tried before.
The instructions on the tube advise to use between 2-3 times a day which is not overly excessive. I have followed these instructions for the last few days using the cream on my hands and the areas of eczema on my sons face. My hands do feel soft, I like the fact there is minimal residue on the palms once applied and that I only need to use it three times a day at the most. My son does not like cream being applied to his face but I think because the texture is thicker than what he is used to, I did not have to rub it in for as long which may be why he was calmer during application. The areas of eczema on my sons face have definitely improved and are not as red or as dry.
Although the cream is quite expensive, at around £19 for a tube, it appears to do the job it is intended to do with minimal application meaning this tube will probably last twice as long as the one my son and I had been using previously. Apart from the scent of this product, you cannot fault it and I would definitely buy Grahams Natural Kids Eczema Cream again and would highly recommend it to anyone with eczema or other dry skin conditions.
Rating: 4/5
RRP: £21.99
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