Investigating whether topical application of a non toxic molecule improves epidermal pH and barrier function in atopic dermatitis

INTERVENTION: 1. Intervention: Gel containing a naturally‐occuring chemical onto the skin of one their forearms every day for 6 weeks 2. Control: On the other forearm they will be asked to apply the same cream/gel that doesn't contain any of the naturally‐occuring molecule CONDITION: Topic: Skin; Subtopic: Skin (all Subtopics); Disease: Dermatology ; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases ; Atopic dermatitis PRIMARY OUTCOME: Each week volunteers will be asked to complete a short questionnaire (POEM) SECONDARY OUTCOME: 1. General skin condition using a well established scoring system for AD (SCORAD); 2. Skin barrier function transepidermal water loss (TEWL), measured at monthly intervals INCLUSION CRITERIA: Not provided at time of registration