Portrait of Maya Tanaka

@maya · Portland, OR

Maya Tanaka

Mother of two, eczema-fighter, latte enthusiast

I spent two years figuring out which products would not flare up my daughter's skin. These are the survivors.

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Every product below started as a link Maya Tanaka shared with a friend. She earns the commission when you buy through it, and only adds things she's actually used at home. That's the only way it lands here.

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Eczema Fixes That Actually Worked

My daughter struggled for two years. These are the only things that actually moved the needle after a dozen pediatrician visits.

Apply Daily

The heavy hitter. Apply right after bath time. We saw a difference in exactly 48 hours.

Ceramic-Shield Barrier Balm

Ceramic-Shield Barrier Balm

Earth & Bloom · $18

For Flare-ups

For the small spots that pop up randomly. Lives in my purse.

Calendula Healing Balm

Calendula Healing Balm

Earth & Bloom · $18

Bathtime

Regular towels were too abrasive. These feel like silk and never irritate.

Bamboo Cotton Washcloths (12)

Bamboo Cotton Washcloths (12)

Soft Folk · $24

Bathtime

The pediatrician approved this one. We have been using it for two years now.

Fragrance-Free Baby Wash

Fragrance-Free Baby Wash

Tubby Co · $16

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Sensitive Skin Bathtime

Bath time used to mean flare-ups. Now it is the calm part of the day.

The Base

Boring on purpose. That is the point.

Fragrance-Free Baby Wash

Fragrance-Free Baby Wash

Tubby Co · $16

The Cloth

Worth replacing every six months. The first generation was magic.

Bamboo Cotton Washcloths (12)

Bamboo Cotton Washcloths (12)

Soft Folk · $24

The Seal

Apply on wet skin straight out of the bath. Locks everything in.

Ceramic-Shield Barrier Balm

Ceramic-Shield Barrier Balm

Earth & Bloom · $18