Psoriasis, eczema for children: moisturising rules

Tips for soothing your  child !

Eczema and psoriasis have an impact on your little one's quality of life. When the skin is dried out, it causes tightness and itching. This is particularly true for atopic eczema. The result is insomnia and stress for your child... But also for you. By mastering the techniques for moisturising your child's skin, you’ll have everything on your side to soothe and support your child. Skin that's well-moisturised protects against the onset of flare-ups and sometimes unbearable itching. This reduces the risk of secondary infection. The inflammation subsides and the urge to scratch fades.  

Suggestions to protect skin hydration

To soothe your little one's skin, there are plenty of gentle hygiene products and emollient care products available. 

• To combat skin that’s dried out, emollients moisturise your child's skin . As well as soothing, emollients greatly reduce the risk of infection and secondary infection. 
• A moment of softness for your little one. When the emollient is applied, the massage relaxes your child, giving them a sense of calm and serenity.

The right way to moisturise your child gently

Applying emollients is easier after washing:

• Avoid rubbing the skin so as not to irritate it.
• On the face, apply the emollient gently with the fingertips. 
• On the body, spread the product in the hands before applying it with large circular movements with the entire surface of the hand
• After applying, the skin should feel soft and silky, not greasy or sticky