If you suffer from dry, itchy skin, or are prone to eczema flare-ups, we’re sure you’ll agree that finding the right skincare can feel like trial and error. Many creams and lotions on the market promise relief but only provide a temporary fix.
What your skin really needs is a balm designed to restore its barrier, lock in lasting hydration, and calm inflammation naturally. But with so many on the market, it can be tricky knowing what exactly you should be looking for.
Not to worry, we’re here to help!
In this guide, we’ll explore what makes a body balm effective for dry and eczema-prone skin, which ingredients to look for (and avoid), and why Peruda’s Botanical Body Balm is trusted by customers with some of the most sensitive skin concerns.
What to Look for in a Body Balm for Dry/ Eczema-Prone Skin
When your skin is dry, itchy, or prone to eczema flare-ups, finding the right body balm is really important. The wrong formula can leave skin greasy, irritated, or even more inflamed.
Here’s what you need to look for when choosing a body balm for dry or eczema-prone skin…
1. A Water-Free Formula
Unlike lotions and creams, the best body balms are typically anhydrous, which means they don’t contain any water. This is important for sensitive skin because every gram of product is packed with nourishing oils, butters, and waxes, and balms create a protective layer that locks in hydration for longer.
If you struggle with eczema or extreme dryness, this occlusive barrier helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and gives your skin the breathing space to repair itself.
Learn more about body balm vs lotions and creams in this comprehensive body balm guide.
2. Ingredients that Support the Skin Barrier
A compromised skin barrier is often at the root of eczema, psoriasis, and persistent dryness.
This is because, when the barrier is weak, tiny cracks form in the outer layer of skin, making it less effective at holding in moisture and more vulnerable to irritants and allergens. This not only leads to uncomfortable symptoms like itching, redness, and flaking, but also makes it harder for the skin to heal itself.
That’s why the best body balms don’t just sit on the surface, they deliver the nutrients your barrier needs to recover and function properly. You want to be looking for formulas rich in lipids, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants, which replace what your skin is missing and help rebuild its natural defences.
A few key ingredients we recommend looking out for are:
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Andiroba Oil - Rich in essential fatty acids and limonoids, this oil can help manage skin reactions and hypersensitive skin conditions. Read all about how Andiroba Oil supports hyper-sensitive skin.
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Murumuru Butter - Ideal for dry, irritated skin, this botanical is high in lauric acid and myristic acid, as well as phytosterols, particularly β-sitosterol that moisturises and creates a protective layer, allowing skin to breathe naturally. Discover our blog on Murumuru Butter’s benefits for sensitive skin conditions.
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Cupuaçu Butter - This Amazonian superfruit butter can retain over 200% of its weight in water, meaning it draws in and locks in moisture more effectively than shea butter. Rich in phytosterols and antioxidants, it also helps improve elasticity and protect against environmental stressors. Learn more about how Cupuaçu Butter can deeply hydrate sensitive skin here.
3. Free From Common Irritants
Another thing you need to look out for in a body balm are common irritants.
Many conventional creams and lotions include additives that might feel luxurious in the short term but can disrupt the skin barrier or trigger irritation over time.
Synthetic perfumes are among the most common culprits behind skin reactions. Even if they smell appealing, they can cause stinging, redness, or rashes, particularly for eczema or psoriasis-prone skin. A pure balm lets the natural aroma of its botanical ingredients shine through, without adding irritants your skin doesn’t need.
Traditional moisturisers with water are emulsions and require preservatives to stay bacteria and mould free. While necessary for those formulas, preservatives can be harsh on sensitive skin. A true balm is completely water-free, which means it provides no environment for bacteria and mould to grow. This makes preservatives, as used in water-based creams and emulsions, unnecessary.
4. A Product with Proven Results
When buying a body balm, testimonials matter. If other people with sensitive skin conditions (for example eczema, rashes, or psoriasis) have seen real improvements, it’s a strong sign that the formulation delivers on its promises.
At Peruda Skincare, our Botanical Body Balm has become a customer favourite for exactly this reason. From teenagers seeing acne-prone skin calm overnight, to adults finding relief from long-term inflammatory and sensitive skin conditions, to scar healing journeys, it’s the real stories that prove its effectiveness.
This leads us nicely onto the main question…
The Best Body Balm for Dry & Eczema Prone Skin
As we’ve touched on above, the best body balm for dry and eczema-prone skin is one that is going to repair the skin barrier, locks in hydration, and is free from common irritants like fragrance, dyes, and preservatives.
This is why we can confidently say that Peruda’s Botanical Body Balm is the best on the market. Crafted with Cupuaçu and Murumuru butters, Andiroba oil, and organic safflower seed oil, this balm has been proven to soothe eczema, calm psoriasis, and restore sensitive skin naturally.
Unlike lighter creams and lotions, this water-free balm provides long-lasting moisture and protection, making it especially effective for flare-ups, scars, and post-treatment care.
And the results speak for themselves - customers consistently report positive visible results, from overnight relief for breakouts to long-term improvements in dryness, irritation, and scar appearance..
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