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GladSkin eczema cream tested – good skin bacteria

09/12/2017 by Ruth Holroyd 12 Comments

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First things first, GladSkin sent me a free sample of their Eczema Cream to review and since I’ve got particularly dry, sensitive, eczematous skin it’s a tough test for any cream or moisturiser.

This is how it works (from their website)

GladSkin Eczema Cream
GladSkin Eczema Cream


Billions of bacteria live on our skin. We now know good bacteria are essential for the protection of our skin and vital in maintaining a healthy skin condition. But there are also bacteria, like S. aureus, that can cause inflammation and symptoms such as itch, redness and rashes and trigger flare-ups.

Gladskin Eczema is the world’s only product that targets just the harmful S. aureus bacteria. Unlike conventional products, Gladskin leaves the good bacteria – essential for healthy skin – intact. It is a harmless but real active solution, suitable for long-term daily use.

Why is Staphylococcus aureus such a problem for eczema skin

Scientists have proven that people with atopic skin and eczema have far higher populations of Staph A than those with clear eczema free skin. Add this to the lack of Filaggrin, the filament in skin which binds healthy skin strongly together and you have a bad combination. The poor Filaggrin in eczema skin allows any bacteria to get right into the cracks in dry skin, as detailed above, causing redness, itching and infection.

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Testing GladSkin Eczema Cream

Firstly this is totally safe and not a steroid so already gets my thumbs up.

I did notice that my skin improved using this cream. It is cooling to apply, smooth and didn’t irritate my skin. It also went a very long way for a small 50ml sample.

I do have very dry skin though so I used GladSkin is a base layer and applied emollient on top when my skin felt particularly dry and tight. I wonder if the gel may be better for particularly dry skin.

What I like most about GladSkin is that it’s actively addressing a problem with eczema skin, ie. the bacteria. So many products sold for eczema are just sticky, gloopy stuff, especially the prescribed tubs of lard that I use, because I can’t afford not to. There is nothing healing or beneficial to skin in any of the emollients I use that I get on prescription. All they do is smother the skin, and they do help moisturise but they are not pleasant to use.

GladSkin is also in a pump dispenser so is more hygienic than dipping fingers into a pot.

The only thing I found uncomfortable was the feel of it on the palms of my hands. I always want to wash the layer off from my palms, which are not affected by eczema anyway. Everywhere else it felt lovely on my skin, so I guess maybe it’s just me being weird.

You apply this cream to clean skin twice a day and it really did seem to reduce itching and redness for me. Time will tell, I need to use it for a bit longer to see if it really works but I’m very confident.

So thank you GladSkin. I enjoyed trying this eczema cream and would definitely buy it again, though I will probably try the gel and need a larger pot!

Has anyone else tried this? How did you find it on your eczema? Would you recommend it?

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Filed Under: Eczema, Skin care Tagged With: endolysins to treat eczema, gladskin for eczema, good skin bacteria, moisturising eczema skin, skin microbiome, Staphylococcus aureus and eczema, testing gladskin cream for eczema

About Ruth Holroyd

Author of 'Anaphylaxis: The Essential Guide: An Action Plan For Living With Life-Threatening Allergies' and 'The Shape of Skin, both available as paperback or Kindle on Amazon. Ruth is a Writer, Blogger and Patient Expert in allergies, asthma, anaphylaxis, eczema and topical steroid withdrawal.

Comments

  1. Linda Taiwo says

    10/12/2017 at 3:24 am

    Thanks for this review. How do we get a sample please?

    Reply
    • Ruth Holroyd says

      11/12/2017 at 6:00 pm

      Hi Linda, I would contact GladSkin directly. The link is in the blog

      Reply
  2. Susan Thomas says

    08/12/2019 at 6:21 pm

    I am allergic to lanolin, does GladSkin contain lanolin? My eczema is very bad at present, I have tried so many products.

    Reply
    • Ruth Holroyd says

      09/12/2019 at 7:43 pm

      Hi Susan, you can find all the ingredients for their products on their website. I checked and this appears to be the ingredients list: Aqua, Glycerin, Vaselinum album, Cera cetomacrogolis emulsificans, Paraffinum liquidum, Arginine HCl, Sodium chloride, Tromethamine, Staphefekt™ SA.100 C2.5, Calcium chloride. but do check as they make a number of different products. I also find Epaderm and Balmonds are good for my skin.

      Reply
  3. Joanne says

    11/02/2020 at 1:52 am

    Did you try the cream with or without oatmeal?

    Reply
    • Ruth Holroyd says

      12/02/2020 at 2:42 pm

      I’m not sure. It was a long time ago now, but I’m guessing without as I’m not sure. Is an ingredient? or was it a suggested supportive treatement?

      Reply
      • Justin says

        07/05/2020 at 2:03 am

        Eucerin eczema cream lists oatmeal as the active ingredient

        Reply
        • Ruth Holroyd says

          07/05/2020 at 9:27 am

          I’ve heard of Eucerin but not tried it. Where do you get it from? Oats are so soothing for the skin. Have you tried colloidal oat baths! So good! I need to buy some more colloidal oats. Any oats will work but colloidal oats work best. Again that cost! So I’ll probably just grab the porridge oats… hahah

          Reply
  4. Raj says

    05/05/2020 at 4:18 am

    Hi Ruth, I found your review as I searched “glad skin eczema cream reviews” in google. Please can I ask if you continued with the cream and if not why? I have moderate to severe eczema currently using a lot of steroids which I’m trying to stop.

    Reply
    • Ruth Holroyd says

      06/05/2020 at 12:03 pm

      Hi Raj, I used this a long time ago and didn’t continue after I ran out. I am now going through topical steroid withdrawal which I am now 1 year 3 months in. Lots of blogs on that and if you have any questions please give me a shout.

      Reply
      • Justin says

        07/05/2020 at 2:06 am

        How come you stopped using it if it was working so well ?

        Reply
        • Ruth Holroyd says

          07/05/2020 at 9:25 am

          I think I’ve been just trying to find a solution that doesn’t involve me buying and then being reliant on another ointment, product or cream. I’ve been trying to cut out topical steroids now for a year and 3 months, and I guess it was a cost issue too. I was able to get emollients on prescription and maintain my skin. It did have a kind of lasting effect after the treatment strengthened my skin. I feel like at the moment, during TSW anything is really wasted as the skin is in such a state of constant renewal. I’m trying to use less on my skin and use natural skincare products I can afford. I hope this makes sense. How is your skin Justin? What are your challenges and what are you hoping to do?

          Reply

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