In this post, it’s going to be about the best moisturizers for lupus skin and how you can choose one that should be suitable for you.

We made a list of moisturizers for the face, body, lips, and hands.

We choose each moisturizer based on how commonly it was used, tested, and recommended by people with lupus skin.

All of these moisturizers are made for dry, sensitive skin.

This is a moisturizer that can be used for very dry sensitive skin and has been recommended by people with lupus skin.

Pros:

• It helps restore the skin’s protective barrier.

• It provides daily relief along with 48-hour hydration.

• It helps reduce dry, rough skin.

• It has a non-greasy and non-sticky finish.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA / WATER/EAU, SHEA BUTTER, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, NIACINAMIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, RAPESEED SEED OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, VITREOSCILLA FERMENT, CITRIC ACID, OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS ROOT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPANEDIOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CERAMIDE NP, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, DIMETHICONOL, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, MANNOSE, COCO-BETAINE, MALTODEXTRIN, TOCOPHEROL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE.

This is a moisturizer that many people with lupus skin have recommended and used. It is not only cheap but available in a tub (16 oz) and can help repair the damaged skin barrier.

Pros:

• Suitable for really dry and sensitive skin.

• Helps repair the skin barrier.

• It continually releases moisturizing ingredients for 24-hour hydration.

• It is non-greasy and fast-absorbing.

• It contains 3 essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

• It is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA / WATER / EAU, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, PETROLATUM, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, DIMETHICONE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.

This cream/moisturizer helps to get relief from itching, dryness, scaling/peeling, roughness, and redness/irritation. This can be a great option if your skin itches or burns which is normally associated with lupus skin.

Pros:

• It includes 2% colloidal oatmeal to protect and soothe the skin. It has 7 nourishing moisturizers and 3 vitamins, including vitamin E to help prevent moisture loss.

• It is hypoallergenic and free from fragrance, steroids, and dyes.

• It is National Eczema Association Accepted.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

water, glycerin, dimethicone, petrolatum, propanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, jojoba esters, cetyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, shea butter extract, glyceryl stearate, isohexadecane, oat kernel extract, ceramide NG, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, panthenol, tocopheryl acetate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, bisabolol, ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-10 phytosterol, ginger root extract, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, polysorbate 60, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, potassium hydroxide, EDTA, tribehenin.

This is a lotion/moisturizer that you can use if you have dull or ashy, flakey skin.

Pros:

• It provides intensive care and relief along with 24 hours of hydration.

• It moisturizes, exfoliates, and conditions very dry, flaky skin.

• It immediately restores the skin’s radiance.

• It contains lactic acid and natural moisturizing factors.

• It is fragrance, dye, and paraben free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Mineral Oil, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic-Capric-Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Glycerin, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Methoxy PEG-22-Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, PEG-45-Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Ozokerite, PEG-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil.

This is a moisturizing lotion that was highly recommended by patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Pros:

• It can be used for normal to dry skin.

• It is non-greasy, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic.

• It contains oatmeal that is able to soothe the skin in case you get a rash.

• It provides 24 hours of moisturization.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, glycerin, distearyldimonium chloride, oat kernel flour, dimethicone, petrolatum, isopropyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, sodium chloride

This is a urea body lotion that provides moisture, absorbs quickly, and leaves the skin feeling soft and cared for.

It is available in 2%, 4%, and 10% urea.

Pros:

• For the daily care of dry skin.

• Improves the skin’s moisture content and gives a cooling effect.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum, Urea, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Methoxy PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Sodium Lactate, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, PEG-2 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ozokerite, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

This is a healing lotion/moisturizer that repairs, heals, and deeply nourishes extra dry skin to reveal visibly luminous, healthier skin. It can be used for extra dry skin, including heels, elbows, and knees.

Pros:

• It improves the skin‘s tone, texture, and luminosity.

• It heals dryness at the source by penetrating through 5 layers of the skin‘s surface.

• It absorbs quickly and locks in moisture for up to 48 hours.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Laureth-3, Ceteareth-20, Allantoin, Arginine, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Fragrance, Panthenol, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Alcohol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben.

A nourishing cream to relieve dry, distressed skin, even eczema.

Pros:

• It relieves dehydrated skin, is safe for sensitive skin, and is suitable for all skin types.

• It is dermatologist tested, soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, suitable for sensitive skin, vegan, and nano-free.

• It contains colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, and allantoin.

• It provides more than a 2x increase in skin hydration.

• It is free from drying alcohols, petrolatum, phthalates, oxybenzone, propylene glycol, sulfates, talc, formaldehyde, artificial colorants, artificial fragrance, lanolin, coal tar, hydroquinone, mineral oil, parabens, triclocarban, and ethanol.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Colloidal oatmeal — 0.50%, water, glyceryl stearate se, cetearyl alcohol, shea butter, dimethicone, stearic acid, glycerin, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate, squalane, caprylyl glycol, sodium hydroxide, disodium EDTA, feverfew extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, licorice root extract, xanthan gum, allantoin, ceramide np, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Phenoxyethanol.

This is another moisturizing cream with hydration and antioxidant-packed Japanese purple rice for a healthy glow. It is mainly for dry skin and can be used on combination skin for those who prefer a moisturizer with a richer texture.

Pros:

• It is non-comedogenic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing, dermatologist-tested, and cruelty-free.

• It is formulated without sulfate detergents, parabens, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, urea, DEA, TEA, or phthalates.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA/WATER/EAU, SACCHAROMYCES/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, DIMETHICONE, SQUALANE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, INOSITOL, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, BEHENETH-20, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CLADOSIPHON OKAMURANUS EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM BENZOATE, CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT, BETAPHYCUS GELATINUM EXTRACT, RICE BRAN EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, ORIGANUM MAJORANA LEAF EXTRACT, THYMUS SERPYLLUM EXTRACT, MALLOW FLOWER EXTRACT, LINALOOL, MICA, TIN OXIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GOLD, SERICIN, PHYTOSTERYL MACADAMIATE, GLUCONOLACTONE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRAL, LIMONENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, VIOLET 2.

This is a moisturizer for dry, rough skin that can be used on the face, elbows, hands, and feet.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water (Aqua), Sunflower Seed Oil,  Lanolin, Sweet Almond Oil,  Beeswax, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Limonene, Viola Tricolor Extract, Hydrolyzed Beeswax, Sorbitan Olivate,  Rosemary Leaf Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Arginine, Zinc Sulfate, Fragrance, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Coumarin.

Aquaphor Healing Ointment is a multi-purpose ointment that protects and soothes extremely dry skin, chapped lips, minor cuts and burns, cracked hands and feet, and many other skin irritations.

Pros:

• It contains panthenol and glycerin to nourish and protect the skin to enhance healing.

• It protects and helps relieve dry, chapped, cracked, or irritated skin and lips.

• It protects and soothes scrapes, minor cuts, and burns.

• It can be used during wind and cold weather since it’s that effective.

• It is preservative and fragrance-free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active ingredient: Petrolatum (41%) – Skin protectant.

Inactive ingredients: Mineral Oil, Ceresin, Lanolin Alcohol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Bisabolol.

If none of the above moisturizers have worked, then vaseline should be the only one left to try. It has the best petroleum jelly-based products in the market.

We suggest going with the cerave, aquaphor, and vaseline moisturizers as they are the most recommended and better to start off with first. La- Roche Posay, eucerin, and aveeno are also pretty good.

• A:
  • Aveeno Eczema Therapy Nighttime Itch Relief Balm
  • Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Cream

• B:
  • Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream

• C:
  • Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF30
  • Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
  • Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+
  • CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion (and other cerave products you can find)

• E:
  • Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream (highly recommended)
  • Eucerin Urea Repair PLUS

• F:
  • Farmacy Beauty – Honey Halo Hydrating Ceramide Face Moisturizer

• L:
  • La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer (and other La Roche Posay products)

• M:
  • Milk Makeup – Vegan Milk Face Moisturizer

• P:
  • Pure Fiji (Coconut) body butter

• T:
  • Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair Serum-in-Moisturizer

• V:
  • Vanicream Moisturizers

• Burt’s Bees Vanilla lip balm

• La Neige lip sleeping mask 

• O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream

• Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream

• Ziaja Goat’s Milk Hand Concentrate

• Origins GinZing SPF 40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer

• Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment