Dry skin and conditions like eczema and psoriasis can be some of the most frustrating skin conditions, especially for little ones.
It may seem like a common condition but dealing with rough, flaky and itchy skin can be all-consuming for parents and carers and desperately uncomfortable for your little ones.
Conditions like eczema and psoriasis are quite common and luckily, easy to treat.
Dry skin conditions should usually be managed with the regular use of emollients.
Emollients are non-cosmetic moisturisers that help to keep skin comfortable and less itchy.
Finding the right one that suits your child is really important and worth the research. Emollients come in different forms; ointments (which can be greasy) creams (require frequent reapplication) and gels such as Doublebase Emollient Gel (absorbs easily and simple to apply).
Doublebase Emollient Gel is ideal for those with dry or chapped skin, or dry skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis or ichthyosis, and is available for self-selection in your pharmacy.
It helps to soften chapped skin, and moisturises and protects skin leaving a barrier of oils that help prevent water loss.
Emollients should be smoothed onto dry skin in the direction of hair growth and then allowed to soak in. Don’t vigorously rub emollients into your skin.
Watch the video below for the best way to apply emollients:
