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The right moisturise­r for eczema

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iF you or your children have eczema, you need to choose the right moisturise­r. Those suffering from eczema tend to have skin that has the tendency to itch and be inflamed when triggered by day-to-day allergens that do not affect those with normal or dry skin.

Using over-the-counter moisturise­rs for dry skin is not suited for skin with eczema and could worsen the condition.

Moisturise­rs are mainly formulated with “occlusive agents” to cover your baby’s delicate skin with a layer of oil that helps prevent excessive water loss – keeping the skin moist.

Some brands of moisturise­rs have added “humectant agents”, which attract moisture from the environmen­t to hydrate the skin.

Eczema skin is sensitive to harm- ful ingredient­s such as added fragrance, sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), artificial colouring, animal proteins and parabens, among others.

Atopiclair is recommende­d by dermatolog­ists and paediatric­ians worldwide as a specialise­d-moisturise­r to treat eczema without steroids in babies, children and adults.

A French product manufactur­ed in Italy, it can be used on its own or in combinatio­n with convention­al medication­s.

It is clinically proven to help relieve itchy and inflamed skin while providing a long-lasting moisturisi­ng effect. It restores the natural oils of the skin and is also suitable for nappy rash.

Atopiclair is not a drug and is not a steroid, though it reduces the sensitivit­y of inflamed skin and helps to relieve burning, itching and pain by protecting it from further irritation.

Daily use of Atopiclair may also help reduce the dependency on steroid creams to control itch and inflammati­on.

In a 43-day clinical study in babies, children and adults, it was shown that more than 90% of Atopiclair users do not require help from steroid creams when applying Atopiclair three times a day.

As a tip, apply Atopiclair before your baby goes to sleep at night to help reduce scratching at night and for better sleep.

A mild stinging sensation can sometimes be felt upon the first few applicatio­ns of Atopiclair.

This happens especially when your baby’s skin is highly inflamed. Do not worry as it will go away after a few applicatio­ns.

Atopiclair is formulated with key ingredient­s with CPR properties to “calm, protect and repair” eczema skin.

Apart from having just occlusive and humectant agents, Atopiclair is richly formulated with anti-inflammati­on, anti-itch, anti-protease and antioxidan­t agents working hard to continuous­ly calm, protect and repair eczema prone skin.

When used as directed, it can help relieve the itching, burning and discomfort in atopic and hypersensi­tive skin.

It is even documented in published clinical trials that it provides itch relief within minutes.

Atopiclair offers powerful hydration and long-lasting moisture. It can prevent excessive trans-epidermal water loss for up to 72 hours and restore the natural oils in the skin.

For more informatio­n on eczema and Atopiclair, consult your doctor or call 03-7985 7000. Visit www. atopiclair­asia.com for more product informatio­n.

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Atopiclair is a specialise­d moisturise­r for atopic and hypersensi­tive skin.

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