When your child has eczema, you quickly learn just how much thought can go into something as seemingly simple as skincare.
My son, Joaquín, deals with eczema, so I am always conscious of the products we use on his skin. I want something that feels gentle and uncomplicated, but I also want to actually see a difference. That combination is not always easy to find.
That is why I was immediately interested when I learned the story behind Emily Skin Soothers.
A Skincare Brand That Started With A Dad
Emily Skin Soothers has been creating herbal balms and soaps for nearly 20 years, but the company began with one little girl.
The founder, an Acupuncturist trained in herbal dermatology, had a daughter who developed eczema as an infant. Wanting to explore a simple herbal approach for her skin, he used his training to formulate a balm for her.
After seeing the results with his daughter, he decided to share what he had created with other families.
As both a mom and an Acupuncturist myself, that story immediately caught my attention. I understand the long history behind herbal ingredients, but more importantly, I understood the parent behind the product. When your child is uncomfortable, you simply want to find something that helps.
Trying Emily Skin Soothers With Joaquín
Emily Skin Soothers focuses on products made with a small number of simple ingredients and skin-soothing herbs. Their philosophy is essentially that if you can make an effective product without an unnecessarily complicated formula, why complicate it?
We incorporated several of Emily’s herbal balms and soaps into Joaquín’s skincare routine to see how his eczema-prone skin responded.
And we noticed a difference.
After using the products consistently, I saw a noticeable improvement in his skin. What mattered just as much to me was that the products fit easily into our routine. With sensitive skin, I do not want skincare to feel like an elaborate experiment involving a dozen different products.
Simple is wonderful—especially when simple works well for your family.
What I Appreciated Most
One of my favorite things about Emily Skin Soothers is that the company does not approach everyone’s skin as though it is exactly the same.
Their products are designed for concerns including eczema, dry skin, acne, and other sensitive-skin needs, and the brand can recommend products based on what you are actually experiencing.
That personal approach is especially meaningful when you are shopping for a child.
I also appreciate the simplicity behind the brand. Emily Skin Soothers makes natural balms and soaps powered by skin-soothing herbs, with an emphasis on straightforward formulas rather than making skincare unnecessarily complicated.
Our Experience
No two people with eczema will have exactly the same experience, and what works beautifully for one person’s skin may not be right for another. I can only share what happened in our home.
For Joaquín, we saw a noticeable improvement while using Emily Skin Soothers, and that is ultimately what matters to me.
Finding something that works well with your child’s sensitive skin can feel like such a victory. If your family is dealing with eczema, dry or sensitive skin, or you simply prefer uncomplicated herbal skincare, Emily Skin Soothers is a brand worth learning more about.
After almost 20 years of making herbal balms and soaps, what began as one dad trying to help his daughter has grown into products being used by families far beyond his own.
And I think there is something really beautiful about that.
Individual experiences with skincare products vary. This post describes our personal experience and is not intended as medical advice. Speak with your child’s healthcare professional about persistent, severe, infected, or worsening eczema.
