Skin is the body's largest organ , which protects against heat and light, injury, and infection. It is made up of two main layers: the epidermis and the dermis. It is so important for us to take care of our skin.
ABOUT ITCH SCRATCH CYCLE
Is your child suffering from dry, sensitive and gatal skin? Not sure what you can do to help them when they get irritated easily and start scratching themselves till they bleed?
Does scratching help to relieve the itch?
If skin is dry or irritated the itch sensation will be felt and instinctively the child will scratch. What happens is the skin protective barrier is broken and there is inflammation on the same area.
It becomes a cycle that continues.
Once kids feel the itch, they will keep scratching non-stop. How do we manage this?
The only way to help is to break the cycle.
1) Moisturise the skin if the skin is very dry.
2) Look out for ingredient eg menthol which is cooling and help to dull the itch feeling
3) Ceramide is a good ingredient , can help to break the itch scratch cycle.
What we should do if kids have sensitive skin
1) Cleanse body with gentle cleanser & lukewarm water (Do not use hot water)
2) Dab dry body
3) Apply a moisturiser that is suitable for their skin (To look out for ingredients that is not harmful and safe)
4) And reapply again whenever they feel itchy so that in a long run, you can break the itch-scratch cycle especially if that particular moisturiser contains ceramides & low dose of menthol that can help repair skin barrier
Talking about cleansing body with the right ingredients, especially for kids that have sensitive skin, what are the ingredients to avoid?
Look for product that do not contain SLS, SLES, sulfate, Paraben, Preservative and Fragrance
How to choose the right body wash for kids that have sensitive skin?
The benefit of menthol + moisturising ingredients (Shea butter) to the skin
Suu Balm Kids Head to Toe Wash USP:
● Ultra-gentle cleansing, leaving skin feeling moisturised & refreshed
● Intense hydration with 5 moisturising ingredients, including rich shea butter
● Free from SLS, SLES, soap, sulfate, parabens, preservatives & fragrances
● Hypoallergenic & matches healthy skin’s pH at 5.5
Then followed by a moisturiser that is suitable for sensitive skin
There are many moisturisers in the market that said its for sensitive skin and suitable for babies or kids, but how do we know if that product is suitable for sensitive skin?
Suu Balm Kids Dual Rapid Itch Relieving & Restoring Ceramide Moisturiser USP:
● Natural cooling menthol for rapid itch relief in minutes
● Moisturise & restore skin barrier with 3 types of skin-identical ceramides
● Free from paraben, preservative & fragrance
● Light & non-sticky texture for frequent use
● Suitable for newborn babies and above
What is ceramides? Ceramides are essentially the glue that holds our skin cells together to keep our skin barrier intact and healthy
Suu Balm moisturizer contains 3 types of skin-identical ceramides (Ceramide – AP,NP,EOP) which can help to replenish your skin moisture. In other words Suu Balm moisturiser is a 2-in-1 moisturiser which can help to relieve itch and moisturize at the same time.
