C+ Eczema & Dermatitis Cream

For best results, apply a small amount to affected areas 2-3 times daily.

We recommend combining with our Body & Bath Oil for maximum moisture and protection.

Aqua(Purified water), lanolin(wool fat), Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Mel(Manuka honey), Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capic Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil(Jojoba oil), Calendula Officinalis Extract(marigold extract), Centella Asiatica Extract(Gotu Kola extract), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil(sea buckthorn oil), Stearic Acid, Guar Gum, Sodium PCA, Disodium Edetate, Xanthan Gum, D-alpha-tocopherol, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid

Free from chemicals and steroids.

Raw materials of animal origin:Lanolin (wool fat) - is obtained from the wool of sheep.

ABOUT ATOPIC DERMATITIS/ECZEMA:
Important: This is general information based on the best data available at the time of writing. DO NOT rely on this information alone or consider it as a substitute for medical advice.

Atopic dermatitis/eczema usually appears in infancy or early childhood and can continue into adulthood. Diagnosis is mainly clinical and based on a group of characteristic features. Eczema is not contagious, but susceptibility to eczema appears to be hereditary and people who have had eczema in childhood are at increased risk of food allergies, asthma and hay fever later in life. New scientific evidence suggests that the use of appropriate moisturiser from birth can prevent the development of allergic symptoms such as eczema later in life.
(Source: Simpson et al J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Oct; 134(4):818-823)

In more than half of patients suffering from eczema, symptoms occur as a result of natural, innate, genetic factors where the skin is unable to maintain a "natural" barrier and repair damaged skin. This disruption of the skin barrier is due to the lack of a natural protein called filaggrin. Filaggrin is required for the maturation of skin cells into the robust, flat horny cells that form the outermost protective layer of our skin and are also part of the "natural moisturizing factor" that is important for maintaining the skin's physical defense mechanism.

Skin cells can be compared to the bricks of a wall, with the softening lipids acting as mortar that holds the cells together and protects them from water loss. If there is not enough filaggrin, the outer layer of skin cannot form properly. This causes the horny cells (bricks) to dry out and the lipid layer (mortar) to decrease, causing the skin to become dry and cracked. Unfortunately, science has not yet found a way to adequately compensate for such a filaggrin deficiency.

In other patients, the cause is still unclear, but the symptoms and recommended treatment methods are the same.

Eczema is associated with dry skin, with skin moisture correlating with the severity of the condition. When the skin barrier is damaged, the skin's natural emollients and moisture are lost, causing the skin to become dry and flaky. Dry skin (xerosis) promotes the formation of microfissures and cracks in the skin, allowing allergens and microorganisms to penetrate. These irritants activate the immune system and lead to inflammatory reactions that manifest as itching (pruritus), redness (erythema), scaling (desquamation), spots (plaque), papules and/or vesicles, which are characteristic of eczema.
It is therefore advisable to use suitable moisturising creams regularly. By generously applying suitable moisturising creams, the condition of the skin can be significantly improved and the need for prescription medication can be reduced.
According to current medical opinion, eczema can be unpleasant and stressful due to the associated itching and unsightly lesions.
(Source: M. Lodèn, HI Maibach (eds.), Treatment of dry Skin Syndrome, 59 DOI 10. 1007/978-3-642-27606-4_5, 2012)

People with severe eczema may suffer from sleep deprivation (and therefore daytime fatigue), irritability, emotional stress, low self-esteem and possibly psychological disorders. Disruption of school/work, family and social relationships can affect the quality of life. Parents, carers and patients may experience feelings of guilt, frustration, anger, exhaustion and helplessness as a result of the condition. Caring for children and adults with eczema can also be a significant financial burden.
However, not all physicians are aware of the profound impact eczema has on individuals and families or are familiar with current clinical guidelines on how to best treat this condition.

The successful treatment of this sometimes chronic disease requires a holistic approach that includes avoiding triggering factors, optimal skin care, drug treatment during flare-ups, and educating and training patients and caregivers. Current, proven clinical guidelines for the treatment of eczema in children can be found at: https://www.gpau.de/media/2015/pdfs/Leitlinie_atop_Ekz_Paed.pdf

Please keep this information for future reference.

ABOUT GRAHAMS NATURAL C+ ECZEMA & DERMATITIS CREAM, A MEDICAL PRODUCT WITH SPECIAL FORMULA:
Important: What works well for one person may not work the same for another. If symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor and show them the product labels.

Except for a personal intolerance to one or more of the ingredients, no adverse effects are to be expected when this product is used as directed. Some people may be sensitive to individual ingredients. Therefore, check the ingredients of this or other topical products BEFORE use.
This information is intended to help you and your doctor make informed decisions about treating your eczema. However, the product information provided here is not comprehensive.

Graham's Natural C+ Eczema & Dermatitis Cream is a non-medicated moisturiser designed primarily to protect the skin from stressors such as water loss by containing protective and soothing lipids, antioxidants and humectants that mimic the skin's natural moisturising system.
Undersupply of this system leads to dryness of the skin and allows the penetration of irritants and excessive moisture loss, both of which can contribute to flare-ups and hinder healing.

The protective function of this cream protects the skin barrier while supporting normal skin structure and repair function.
Maintaining normal, healthy moisture levels and protecting the skin from irritants can be key to preventing and eliminating eczema.

The measurement results show that when applied to dry skin (moisture content <25%) affected by dermatitis, the moisture content increases rapidly and is maintained at an optimal level for 3 hours (moisture content >35%), while the treated skin remains substantially hydrated for 6 hours (moisture content between 25% and 35%).

Using EEMCO guidelines for assessing stratum corneum hydration: electrical method (BT analyzer), it was found that the moisture content measured on dry, eczema-affected skin doubled immediately after application of C+ cream and continued to increase during the first hour, with the measured skin moisture content remaining within the normal, healthy range even after 6 hours.

The cream's complex formula supplies the skin with substances of natural origin that replicate the skin's natural moisturizing system. These are usually not present in sufficient quantities in dry, damaged and eczema-prone human skin.

• Cholesterol and complex fatty acids are protective and essential components of a healthy stratum corneum.
• Squalane effectively improves skin elasticity and has an antioxidant effect.
• Re-lipid-rich triglycerides cushion the cells and have a skin-smoothing effect.
• Antioxidants in the water and oil phases help prevent the breakdown of lipids and protect against irritants, thereby reducing inflammatory reactions.
• Nature-identical humectants bind the moisture in the skin.

The product contains phenoxyethanol as a preservative.

This product has been manufactured in Australia using Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines from pharmaceutical and food grade ingredients (excipients, non-drug).

It is NOT indicated or suitable for use on large open wounds.

Store below 30˚C, do not freeze.

If the cream separates, develops an unusual odor, or forms particles, DO NOT use.

Dispose of and replace as needed.

as of January 2022