Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Can you use aveeno baby eczema therapy on face?

My baby has some red, dry patches on her face, which I suspect might be eczema. I have Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy cream. Can you safely use Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy on a baby's face, or is it too strong?

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Prachi Shinde Prachi Shinde Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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Haan na, baby products are very gentle so using Aveeno Baby on the face is usually fine. But do a small patch test behind the ear first, just to be safe. Baby skin creams are usually less harsh anyway.

Ritu Baruah Ritu Baruah Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Since I have highly sensitive skin due to PCOS, I am always very cautious about what I put on my face. Aveeno Baby is mild, but some oatmeal formulations can still cause mild reactions on facial skin. Try a tiny amount first.

Vivek Mehra Vivek Mehra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Before putting any therapeutic eczema creams on the delicate facial skin, especially for a baby, consult a pediatric dermatologist. It is always better to get a proper prescription rather than experimenting with over-the-counter products.

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Sandeep Tyagi Sandeep Tyagi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan bilkul, use kar sakte hain. It is very mild and has colloidal oatmeal which is great for soothing dry, itchy facial skin. Bas eye area se thoda door rakhna, baki toh badiya cream hai.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, baby products are the ultimate hack for adult skin! I use baby lotion too and my skin has never been softer. Go ahead, steal some from your kid's cabinet, they won't mind!

Harish Rawat Harish Rawat Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Why not? If it is gentle enough for a baby's bottom, it should be safe for our faces too! Just don't put too much, or you will end up looking like a shiny glazed gulab jamun in this humidity.

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Shalini Rao Shalini Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy is formulated with skin-soothing ingredients like oatmeal and is generally safe for facial application. However, if the eczema is severe or oozing, please consult a dermatologist before starting any treatment.

Seema Didi Seema Didi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Dekho, baby cream hai toh safe hi hogi, par face par direct lagane se pehle thoda dhyan do. Agar do din me itching kam na ho, toh doctor ko dikha lena chahiye, faltu me experiments mat karo.

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