Name: Gold Bond - Medicated Eczema Relief Cream
Brand: Gold Bond

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Gold Bond - Medicated Eczema Relief Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Gold Bond - Medicated Eczema Relief Cream ticks this box. Glycerin and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide ng, petrolatum, jojoba esters, dimethicone and c12-15 alkyl benzoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide ng 0.30% - 0.75%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.35% - 0.85%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

If you are looking for an effective anti-itch cream for eczema, look no further than Gold Bond Medicated Eczema Relief Cream with 2% Colloidal Oatmeal.

Source: Walgreens

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.35% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

magnesium ascorbyl phosphate 0.15% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Medicated Eczema Relief Cream

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, jojoba esters.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, petrolatum

hydrolyzed jojoba esters 0.2% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

petrolatum 2.8% - 4.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

jojoba esters 1.3% - 1.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Key Actives

bisabolol 0.2% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

panthenol 0.1% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

zingiber officinale root extract 0.3% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer 1.7% - 2.5%

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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4% - 6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dimethicone 3.7% - 5.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Jojoba esters, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Isohexadecane, Avena sativa kernel extract, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Bisabolol, Ceramide ng, Zingiber officinale root extract, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Tocopheryl acetate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Peg-10 phytosterol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Tribehenin, Disodium edta, Hydroxyacetophenone, 2-hexanol, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 60

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Key ingredients	ceramide ng palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +7 more	Common: ceramide ng palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +6 more Other: niacinamide hydroxyethyl urea	Common: petrolatum panthenol +2 more Other: niacinamide helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more	Common: panthenol petrolatum +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum ceramide np +1 more	Common: panthenol petrolatum +2 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour	Common: panthenol ceramide ng +2 more Other: cera alba inulin +6 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +4 more Other: paraffinum liquidum simmondsia chinensis seed oil +4 more	Common: ceramide ng palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +2 more Other: niacinamide retinyl palmitate +7 more	Common: palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 petrolatum +2 more Other: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +18 more	Common: ceramide ng palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +2 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide np +6 more	Common: ceramide ng palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +3 more Other: niacinamide retinol +13 more
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Potential Irritants	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? steareth-20 Has skin benefit? +1 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +2 more	bht Has skin benefit? peg-10 phytosterol Has skin benefit? +10 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +12 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl urea Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl stearate Has skin benefit? +50 more

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