If your child’s eczema keeps flaring and you feel like you’ve tried everything, you’re not alone.
Many parents start looking into CBD cream for eczema after trying everything else. But before choosing a product, it helps to understand what’s actually happening in eczema-prone skin and why formulation matters more than hype.
Let’s break it down simply.
Eczema Is More Than Dry Skin
Eczema-prone skin has three core challenges:
• A weakened skin barrier
• Ongoing inflammation
• Increased sensitivity to bacteria and irritants
Think of the skin barrier like a brick wall. When the “mortar” between the bricks is weak, moisture escapes and irritants get in. The immune system reacts, which leads to redness, itching, and flare-ups.
Moisturizer helps, but supporting barrier repair and inflammatory balance addresses the root cause.
The Role of Inflammation
During a flare, the immune system in the skin goes into high alert.
Instead of reacting only to real threats, it begins to overreact to everyday triggers like heat, fabrics, sweat, or mild irritants. This overreaction creates inflammation.
Inflammation in the skin looks like:
• Redness
• Warmth
• Swelling
• Intense itching
But what is actually happening underneath is increased immune signaling. The skin becomes more reactive, more sensitive, and slower to repair itself.
That is why simply adding hydration does not always calm a flare. Moisture helps the surface, but inflammation is happening deeper in the skin’s immune response.
Supporting the skin’s ability to stay calm and balanced is just as important as adding moisture.
Staphylococcus aureus and Eczema
One lesser known piece of the puzzle is that many children with eczema have higher levels of a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to as staph, on their skin.
When the skin barrier is compromised:
• It multiplies more easily
• It can increase irritation
• It may prolong flare cycles
This does not automatically mean infection. It means the skin’s ecosystem is out of balance.
Products designed for eczema prone skin should support barrier health and overall skin balance, not just coat the surface.
Where CBD Cream Fits In
The skin contains cannabinoid receptors that help regulate:
• Inflammatory signaling
• Oil production
• Immune responses
When even a small amount of CBD is applied topically, it interacts with these receptors in the skin’s endocannabinoid system. This system plays a huge role in maintaining balance and supporting the skin’s natural repair processes.
Emerging research suggests cannabinoids may help support inflammatory balance in the skin. Many parents report that our Healing Salve helps soothe and calm dry, red, reactive patches.
But here’s the important part:
Not all CBD creams are created equal.
Why Formulation and Dilution Matter
CBD alone does not determine how a product performs. The base, concentration, and supporting ingredients matter just as much.
One important factor is how the CBD is prepared. Water-soluble CBD is processed into smaller particles allows deeper absorption. Supporting interaction within the upper layers of the skin where inflammatory responses are triggered.
For sensitive, eczema-prone skin, this matters. You are not trying to flood the skin with high concentrations. It is to support balance and reinforce the skin’s natural repair processes.
Look for formulations that include:
• Barrier supportive oils
• No synthetic fragrance
• Minimal essential oils
• Small batch production
Highly concentrated CBD products designed for muscle recovery often focus on CBD alone. For eczema prone skin, supportive botanicals matter just as much.
Ingredients like comfrey, calendula, and St. John’s wort have traditionally been used to calm, comfort, and support stressed skin. These plants work synergistically rather than relying on CBD as a single hero ingredient.
Cream vs. Balm: What’s the Difference?
Parents often ask whether a cream or balm is better.
Creams
Contain water and emulsifiers. They feel lighter and absorb quickly.
Balms/Salves
Oil based and more protective. They help seal in moisture, reduce water loss, and shield compromised areas.
For eczema-prone skin, especially during colder months or overnight, a balm can provide a more protective barrier. Many parents find that children prefer the feel of a balm.
A Minimalist Approach Works Best
When skin is reactive, more products usually make things worse.
As strange as it may sound, I often recommend minimizing soap use as much as possible. Many cleansers, even gentle ones, can strip the skin barrier and disrupt the microbiome. For eczema prone skin, lukewarm water alone is often enough for daily cleansing, especially during flares.
Try this simple routine:
• Bathe in lukewarm water
• Use soap only when truly needed, and keep it minimal
• Pat skin gently, do not rub
• Apply your CBD salve to slightly damp skin
• Use consistently
When the goal is barrier repair, less interference often leads to better balance.
What to Avoid
When choosing a CBD cream for eczema, avoid:
• Strong fragrance
• Menthol or cooling agents
• Long, complicated ingredient lists
• Artificial dyes
• Harsh preservatives
Eczema-prone skin responds best to simplicity.
Parent Case Study (In Progress)
We are currently running a voluntary parent feedback study for families navigating eczema-prone and inflammatory skin conditions.
Bianca reached out after hearing we were inviting families to participate. She described her daughter’s eczema as “super super bad,” and like many parents, she had already tried multiple approaches.
She began using the Healing Salve while keeping their routine simple and minimizing soap.
A few days in, she shared:
“First of all this smells amazing. We love the feel of it and my daughter loves how it doesn’t sting or hurt at all like some things do.”
She also noted something most parents of eczema-prone kids understand well:
“It comes and goes and has highs and lows all the time.”
Eight days into consistent use, she sent updated photos and wrote:
“Her face has improved immensely. Her feet spots are still kind of bad and her wrists, but I think her hands look a little bit better and her face is so much better.”
Her face responded the most quickly. Within the first week, visible redness calmed and her skin looked more comfortable.
Her wrists and ankles improved more gradually.
This was not overnight. And it was not identical in every area. Skin heals at different speeds depending on thickness, friction, and how long inflammation has been active.
This case study is still in progress. We are continuing to collect follow-up data over the full three-week period.
Every child is different. This is one family’s experience after eight days of consistent barrier support and minimal interference.
Individual results vary.
Interested in Participating?
We are currently inviting a limited number of families to participate in our parent feedback study.
Participants receive a complimentary Healing Salve and agree to complete a short intake form and a follow-up after three weeks of use.
If you are interested in participating, you can apply here→
Applications are reviewed personally and spots are limited.
Our Approach at Mamas Medicinals
We have been working with botanicals long before CBD became a trend.
I originally created this salve because I needed something gentle, effective, and truly supportive for my own family. I could not find a product that balanced botanical integrity with sensitive skin support, so I made one.
Our Healing Salve is:
• Wild-harvested in Northern California
• Slow-infused for six weeks
• Made with a 13-herb botanical blend
• Designed for sensitive skin
• Hand-crafted in small batches
CBD is not the hero on its own. It is part of a thoughtfully balanced botanical system designed to support stressed, reactive skin.
Customers report it helps soothe dry, itchy, or painful areas.
We believe integrity in formulation matters more than following trends.
Not Comfortable Using CBD on Young Children?
That is exactly why I created Baby Balm.
I personally use our Healing Salve in my home. At the same time, I wanted to offer a completely CBD-free option for families who prefer to avoid CBD or essential oils on very young children or highly sensitive skin.
So I made it.
Baby Balm
Crafted with 15 nutrient-rich botanicals, this all-natural balm is designed specifically for babies and children. It is non comedogenic and made with nothing but simple, skin loving ingredients.
Parents often reach for it to support:
• Dry, irritated skin
• Diaper area discomfort
• Cradle cap
• Sensitive baby skin
• Minor everyday skin stress
If CBD does not feel right for your child, you still have a beautiful, thoughtfully formulated option.
The Bottom Line
Mamas Medicinals was born from love and necessity.
I do not believe in fear-based marketing. I believe in education, transparency, and respecting parents enough to make informed decisions for their families.
CBD cream for eczema is not about chasing trends. It is about understanding what is happening in the skin and choosing formulations that support balance.
It is about:
• Supporting inflammatory balance
• Protecting and strengthening the skin barrier
• Choosing gentle, well formulated products
• Keeping routines simple
When you understand what is happening beneath the surface, your choices become clearer.
If CBD feels right for your family, our Healing Salve was crafted with that intention. And if it does not, I created Baby Balm with just as much care.
Explore our Healing Salve →
Micro-Disclaimer
Patch test first, especially on sensitive skin. Topicals do not enter the bloodstream in typical use; consult your provider if pregnant or nursing.
