Seal of Acceptance™

Currently, the Seal is awarded to products in the following categories: cleansers, deodorant/antiperspirant, disposable wipes, hair care products, household cleaning and laundry products, moisturizers, lip care, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and sunscreens.

There are several ingredients that are not allowed in products with the Seal. You can review these ingredients in our Ecz-clusion List here. This list is subject to change at any time based on the discretion of the National Eczema Association’s ongoing review of research. It may not be inclusive of all ingredients that might be deemed unacceptable during product review. Product or brands/manufacturers are also encouraged to review the ingredients of products that have been previously accepted in our Seal Product Directory.

Product or brands/manufacturers voluntarily apply for the Seal by submitting detailed information about their product and its ingredients, along with required testing results. Products that meet the required scientific criteria are awarded the Seal. Learn more about the application requirements and review process. The National Eczema Association does not solicit applications for the Seal.

No. The presence of the Seal on a product indicates that the brand/manufacturer has voluntarily undergone evaluation by the National Eczema Association to confirm its suitability for people with eczema and sensitive skin. While the Seal can help eczema-friendly products be more easily identifiable, eczema is different for everyone and what works for one person might not work for another. Identifying a product with the Seal is an important first step, but it should be followed by trying the product to see how well it works for you.

Yes. Each year the brand/manufacturer must validate and attest to the formulation of the product awarded the Seal. Any product with a change in formulation (i.e., new ingredients, or change in concentration) must go through the application process again for review. Learn more about the application process here. Additionally, as the National Eczema Association updates the testing requirements and ingredient considerations for accepted products, products previously awarded the Seal are required to demonstrate their product meets current Seal standards.

Submitted products are reviewed by a team of independent physician reviewers who have a clinical focus on caring for eczema patients and scientific knowledge related to product considerations. The criteria and framework for the Seal review process are created by the National Eczema Association’s Scientific Oversight Committee based on the most current scientific information.

We may consider future categories based on the needs of the eczema patient and caregiver community. 

No, not at this time. While CBD represents an exciting new area of research and may play a role in the treatment and management of eczema, it is currently not feasible for the National Eczema Association to navigate the regulatory and monitoring intricacies around this ingredient. 

There are many personal care and other health-related products used by people with eczema. Only products that have applied for the Seal and pass the review process are awarded with the Seal.

The Seal testing criteria does not require or accept any testing that has been completed on animals.