But after Rudd had written about it on Facebook, someone had made a suggestion that she’d hadn’t tried yet — and it gave some serious results. “We were recommended Dream Cream by Lush and gave it a go,” she wrote. “It’s transformed his skin and he’s now completely and utterly eczema free.” This grateful mom is so impressed, she is recommending it to other parents dealing with baby eczema. “For anyone else having a hard time, it’s done the job for us,” she wrote. Lush calls Dream Cream its “most gentle cream for troubled, sensitive skin.” The product contains things like oat milk, lavender, chamomile, cocoa butter, and even rose water. Dermatologist and CEO of MBeautyClinic.com Dr. Tess Mauricio tells CafeMom that the ingredients in Dream Cream “are popular and proven natural ingredients that can potentially help those with eczema who suffer from dry, irritated skin.” “There are natural anti-inflammatory benefits from oat milk, lavender oil, and chamomile that can help decrease redness, irritation, itching, and pain from eczema,” Mauricio says. “Natural moisturizing ingredients like olive oil, tea trea oil, and cocoa butter help lock in much-needed moisture.” Looking at the ingredients list, “it contains several ingredients including fragrances and parabens which could be contact allergens,” Friedler tells CafeMom. “I would not recommend this product for baby eczema.” Friedler says parents should use plain Vaseline or Aveeno products on their infants. “They are less likely to cause an allergic reaction,” she says. “If your baby has sensitive skin, keep bath time short and use a soap-free cleanser on dirty areas. Moisturize the entire body with every diaper change and change those diapers frequently because stool and urine can cause an irritant dermatitis.” Pediatrician Dr. Heather Finlay-Morreale shares Friedler’s fragrance concerns, warning parents that it can cause adverse effects on sensitive skin. “Overall I would not advise this product for most eczema sufferers,” she tells CafeMom. “Although individual responses may vary.” It’s amazing that Dream Cream has seemed to work for little Cash, and we can only hope it continues to yield great results. Ultimately, it’s still important to recognize that there are some risks and downfalls associated with this product, which means that you may want to consult your doctor before using it on your baby’s eczema.
