Archive for August, 2011
Baby skin conditions: Problems and treatments
Babies’ skin isn’t always soft and lovely as this article will attest to! They can suffer a range of skin conditions, most that clear up with a bit of help (thankfully)! What do you use on your baby’s skin? – YOUR baby’s skin is buttery smooth, kissably soft and utterly flawless – most of the [...] Read more...
Kids outgrow a lot of things, but not QV
Kids outgrow a lot of things, but not QV Read more...
Eczema and stress
It’s a vicious cycle at times, eczema. Stress can trigger a flare up, and a flare up can be stressful! Reducing stress can be easier said than done…what techniques do you employ to de-stress? – ECZEMA is a generic term applied to a variety of skin conditions that are characterized by an itchy rash. The [...] Read more...
FEATURED ARTICLE: Eczema Awareness Week and Blue September
Eczema Awareness Week Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a recurring, non-infectious, inflammatory skin condition affecting one in three Australasians at some stage throughout their lives.1 The condition is most common in people with a family history of an atopic disorder, including asthma or hay fever.1 Eczema Awareness Week, 5-11 September 2011, aims to help people better [...] Read more...
INGREDIENT INTRODUCTION: Glycerin
We’d like to introduce you to one of our favourite ingredients – Glycerin. We use Glycerin in many of our cleansers and moisturisers, like QV Gentle Wash and QV Skin Lotion because it is a superior skin-conditioning agent. Glycerin is a natural component of the human skin and body. And it acts as a humectant, [...] Read more...
Work and atopy
When I’ve had a bad flare up on my hands, the last thing I want them to be is seen! Has your eczema impacted your working life? Share your stories here! – GUIDELINES for people with atopy What is atopy? Atopy is referred to having a personal or family background of eczema, asthma or hayfever. [...] Read more...
Can Psychodermatology help your eczema?
Are you looking for a different way to tackle your eczema? Along with managing the physical symptoms, this article gives some insight into how mindset can influence flare-ups. What are your thoughts about Psychodermatology? Share them here! – FOR many people with eczema, conventional dermatology is dramatically helpful. But if your frustration is building because [...] Read more...
