Lush lotion is suitable for eczema-prone skin, study finds

This Lush body lotion is being hailed by people with eczema

Shoppers are praising this €8.50 Lush body lotion and claim it can soothe the symptoms of eczema in children.

One of the British cosmetics brand's best-selling cult classics, Dream Cream body lotion is a go-to for those with eczema.

Following a clinical study, the findings have shown that Dream Cream self-preserving is clinically proven to soothe and moisturise dry, itchy skin and relieve redness. Participants also reported reduced scratching and improved sleep quality, showing that looking after our customers’ skin can have huge benefits for their lifestyles.

Lush conducted a clinical study to assess the effects of the regular use of Dream Cream Self-Preserving Body Lotion on fifty children aged three to twelve with diagnosed mild to moderate eczema.

For four weeks, parents applied the lotion to their children. They focused on the areas where eczema was visible, most commonly the inner elbows, inner thighs and back of the knees.

Skin colour was an important consideration within the study, as conditions like eczema can present differently on different skin tones.

The lab performing this study used a well-known measurement of skin colour, the Fitzpatrick Grade, to look at the skin tone of participants.

The results

The overall evaluation found a reduction in eczema-affected areas with regular use of Dream Cream Self-Preserving over four weeks.

Assessment scores for dryness, redness, scratch marks, and skin thickening all demonstrated notable improvements throughout the study.

The dermatologist observed that erythema was swiftly reduced on the thighs.

There was also a visible reduction in erythema on the elbows.

Redness statistically improved on both the knees and thighs after two and four weeks of use. There was a notable reduction in scaling and dryness across all body sites.

The team also noted significant improvement in scaling, and dryness was visible after immediate application to the thighs and knees.

The parents' assessment of subjective parameters, such as itching and sleeplessness, showed significant improvement consistently across all evaluation points.

Parents praised the lotion and agreed that they noticed a change in their child's behaviour after one application.