The primary function of moisturisers is to prevent moisture loss from the skin and increase overall hydration levels. The best types of moisturisers are those that contain ingredients from all three groups of moisturiser type: emollients, humectants and occludents. Products containing this triple moisturising technology are able to more effectively mimic the skin’s natural moisturising action, to smooth the skin surface and increase water content in the epidermis.[2-6] Emollients, such as silicones, hydrate and improve the appearance of the skin by contributing to skin softness and smoothness. Humectants, such as glycerine, sponge up water, drawing it up from the deeper layers of the skin to the skin’s surface. Finally, occludents, such as paraffin oil, hold water in and create a protective barrier over the skin, slowing the evaporation of water from the surface of the skin. [2,7-11] Szczepanowska J, Reich A, Szepietowski JC. Emollients improve treatment results with topical corticosteroids in childhood atopic dermatitis: a randomized comparative study. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2008; 19:614-618.

This light, low-irritant, all-over body moisturising lotion can be used for everyday relief of dry skin and it can be applied as often as required to affected areas. QV Skin Lotion repairs and soothes dry skin.[1]Avoid eyes. If lather enters eyes, flush immediately with clean water. If eye irritation persists, seek prompt medical advice. The QV Skincare range[1] includes three moisturisers: (1) QV Cream, [1] (2) QV Skin Lotion[1] and (3) QV Intensive Ointment[1] (Table 1). Each of these three moisturisers uses a triple moisturising system of emollients, humectants and occludents to mimic the ways the skin naturally moisturises itself. [1] A soap-free alternative cleanser for the treatment of dry, scaly skin and relief of symptoms of atopic or infantile eczema and psoriasis. The pH balanced formula gently cleanses while hydrating sensitive skin to help ensure skin is left feeling clean and soft, not tight and dry. With added glycerin for increased skin hydration.

Lambers H, Piessens S, Bloem A, Pronk H, Finkel P. Natural skin surface pH is on average below 5, which is beneficial for its resident flora. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2006; 28(5):359-370. Helps manage the symptoms of dry, itchy skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, xerosis and ichthyosis by aiding moisture retention in the skin. Augustin M, Wilsmann-Theis D, Körber A, Kerscher M, Itschert G, Dippel M, Staubach P. Diagnosis and treatment of xerosis cutis - a position paper. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2019; 17 (Suppl 7):3-33.Use Gentle Wash daily in the shower or bath. Apply desired amount of QV Gentle Wash to wet skin and lightly massage. Rinse and gently pat skin dry.

Varothai S, Nitayavardhana S, Kulthanan K. Moisturizers for patients with atopic dermatitis. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 2013; 31(2):91-98. We aim to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to make confident decisions about your Moisturisers can be used for everyday skin (healthy skin) maintenance or for the management of dry, flaky, itchy and inflamed skin, [2-6,12,13] and underlying dry skin conditions such as eczema, [13,14] xerosis, [13,15] psoriasis[13,16,17] and itch (pruritus). [13,18] Sethi A, Kaur T, Malhotra SK, Gambhir ML. Moisturizers: The slippery road. Indian J Dermatol. 2016; 61(3):279-287.

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Lewis-Jones S, Cork MJ, Clark C et al. Atopic eczema in children - guideline consultation: A systematic review of the treatments for atopic eczema and guideline for its management. London: National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), 2007.

Kraft JN, Lynde CV. Moisturizers: What they are and a practical approach to product selection. Skin Therapy Letter. 2005; 10(5). Moncrieff G, Cork M, Lawton S, Kokiet S, Daly C, Clark C. Use of emollients in dry - skin conditions: consensus statement. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2013; 38(3):231-238.QV Skincare is a complete emollient therapy range consisting of two cleansers ( QV Gentle Wash and QV Bath Oil) and three moisturisers ( QV Cream, QV Skin Lotion and QV Intensive Ointment) (Table 1). The two cleansers can simply be used to cleanse the skin while helping to leave it hydrated and intact at the same time. The three moisturisers contain ‘triple moisturising’ technology, and are designed to aid in the management of both healthy skin and dry skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. When used appropriately and regularly, QV cleansers and moisturisers can effectively reduce water loss from the outermost layer of skin (the stratum corneum) and maintain the skin’s protective/barrier function, resulting in soft and supple skin.[1] Seite S, Khemis A, Rougier A, Ortonne JP. Emollient for maintenance therapy after topical corticotherapy in mild psoriasis. Exp Dermatol. 2009; 18:1076-1078. The primary function of a cleanser is to cleanse the skin. In addition, well-formulated cleansers can also hydrate/moisturise the skin and promote its barrier function. Even though cleansers are designed to remove dirt, sweat and oils from the skin, they should not strip the skin's natural waterproofing lubricant (sebum), lipids or protective natural moisturising factor. Ideally, cleansers should be free from soap, fragrance, colour and common irritants, and instead achieve their cleansing properties through the use of gentle, pleasant to use and easy to rinse off ingredients known as syndets (synthetic detergents), which are a type of surfactant. These syndets aid in the uplifting of dirt and solubilisation of oils, but after cleansing, the skin’s pH remains at its natural level, which is moderately acidic (between 4.0 and 5.0).[2-6] Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd. QV Skincare [Internet]. Available from: https://www.qvskincare.co.uk/all-products.html. (Accessed: 30 July 2021).