Ecxema flare-ups, which studies show are tied to stress, can be soothed with milk, of all things. "Apply a whole milk compress twice a day for 10 minutes and moisturize with a hypoallergenic cream." -Amy Wechsler, M.D., NYC Your skin will absorb the fat from the milk, which in turn helps strengthen and moisturize. Also, milk contains lactic acids that penetrate skin to loosen dead skin cells.