Dealing with the eczema around family...

I find that it can be really hard sometimes to explain to family and friends that my daughter cannot have certain lotions, gels or soaps on her. My mother in law in particular loves to put Oil of Olay on her claiming that it will make her skin stop being so dry. It can be so hard sometimes to explain to her over and over again that her skin isn't dry because its lacking moisture, its dry because she has eczema caused by skin irritants. I try to tell her that what her miracle lotion containing fragrance and perfumes for starters, are whats making it worse, to no avail. After dealing with this for a few years, most people, relatives and friends are understanding. They usually won't put anything on her skin without asking, but there are those few who I think will probably never learn and must be reminded forever. I have also learned over time to be patient with these few. I know they don't intend to harm or cause my child discomfort so I try to be more understanding. So I guess that is really all the advice I have to give on that matter. The only thing I can say to you who may be feeling frustrated about this is....I feel your pain and try to be patient. Some people are well intentioned though ignorant and nothing you do will probably ever change that. Its a sad fact but maybe,just maybe if you are persistent they will get the picture one of these days.