Skin Protocol

Eczema & Dry, Irritated Skin

Calm, repair, and heal from within

Dry, itchy, flaky, or easily irritated skin, including eczema-prone skin.

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Healthy skin starts within

Where it often starts

Osmosis links eczema to an excess of candida in the gut, which is why its protocol pairs gentle topical repair with gut support from within.

Explore the Osmosis Skin Map or read Healthy Skin Starts Within.

Step 1 · Start gentle

Begin with a simple barrier-first routine for two weeks before adding anything active. Less is more while skin is reactive. Once skin settles, Calm is the gentlest retinal serum to add.

Step 2 · Osmosis skincare

Your daily routine

Morning

  1. Osmosis Cleanse1. Cleanse: gentle, oncology-friendly cleanser
  2. Osmosis Rescue2. Rescue: epidermal repair serum that calms, restores, and visibly reduces redness and irritation
  3. Osmosis Quench3. Quench: daily hydrating moisturizer

Evening

  1. Osmosis Cleanse1. Cleanse: gentle, oncology-friendly cleanser
  2. Osmosis Rescue2. Rescue: epidermal repair serum that calms, restores, and visibly reduces redness and irritation
  3. Osmosis Hydrate3. Hydrate: plumping moisturizer for dry skin
  4. Osmosis Nourish4. Nourish: avocado facial oil
Step 3 · Heal from within

Osmosis Dry Irritated Skin Bundle 1

Osmosis's inside-out protocol for dry, irritated, or sensitive skin.

Osmosis Dry Irritated Skin Bundle 1
  1. Osmosis Clear1. Clear: 10-day cleanse that supports the digestive tract
  2. Osmosis Digestive Aid2. Digestive Aid: daily triphala and psyllium formula for regularity and a balanced gut microbiome
  3. Osmosis Recovery3. Recovery: Osmosis's probiotic supplement, with fatty acids, amino acids, and fat-soluble vitamins to support digestion and the skin's moisture barrier
  4. Osmosis Skin Perfection Elixir4. Skin Perfection Elixir: frequency-enhanced spring water elixir aimed at digestive triggers behind skin reactivity

Follow the directions on each product label. Talk with your provider first if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.

Dry Irritated Skin Bundle 2 has the same formulas in larger amounts for a longer protocol.

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Step 4 · At MK Wellness

In-spa therapies that help

Red light therapygentle, soothing light with no heat stressPEMFcalms the nervous system; stress is a common flare triggerNeuroVizr Sound Loungedeep relaxation for stress-driven itch and flaresMild hyperbaric oxygenmore oxygen to support recovery and repair

Good to know: Heat and sweat can trigger itch and flares, so skip long infrared sauna and HOCATT sessions during a flare, and rinse and moisturize after sweating.

Step 5 · LifeWave patches

Patches that fit this protocol

LifeWave Y-Age Aeon patchY-Age Aeoncalm and stress balanceLifeWave Y-Age Glutathione patchY-Age Glutathioneantioxidant support for a healthy-looking complexion

See where to place each one in our LifeWave patch guide.

At home

At-home extras we use and believe in

Thorne L-Glutamine PowderThorne L-Glutamine Powdergut support, part of healing from withinShop →DrinkHRW Rejuvenation Tablets, RaspberryDrinkHRW Rejuvenation Tablets, Raspberrydaily hydrogen water for antioxidant supportShop →
Every day

Daily habits

  • Short, lukewarm showers and pat dry
  • Fragrance-free laundry detergent and soft, breathable fabrics
  • A filtered shower head to reduce chlorine
  • Protect your sleep and manage stress
Make it yours

Ask our AI about your skin

Our AI builds your plan from the protocols below. You can save its answer as a PDF.

Want Dr. Ben's own read?

Upload photos of your skin to Ask Dr. Ben AI, Osmosis founder Dr. Ben Johnson's assistant, for a personalized protocol.

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When to see a provider: See a dermatologist or your provider for cracked, oozing, or infected skin, or eczema that is spreading or not improving.

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General wellness education, not medical advice. MK Wellness services are non-medical and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Osmosis Beauty is a separate company; its views, product details, and study results are its own, from osmosisbeauty.com as of September 2026. MK Wellness may earn a commission on purchases through our Osmosis, LifeWave, Thorne, DrinkHRW, and Hooga links, at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we use and believe in.