QV Gentle Wash 500g, Soap-Free, Moisturising, Low Irritant, PH Balanced, Body Wash for Eczema and Dry Skin Conditions

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This soap alternative, gently foaming cleanser can help to cleanse the skin without stripping the skin of its natural oils. QV Gentle Wash is dermatologically tested and free from common irritants, making it ideal for dry, sensitive or itchy skin.[1] Helps manage the symptoms of dry, itchy skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, xerosis and ichthyosis by aiding moisture retention in the skin.

This non-greasy, soap-free and preservative-free cleanser is easily absorbed by the skin. QV Bath Oil disperses evenly throughout bath water. QV Bath Oil is dermatologically tested and free from common irritants, making it ideal for very dry, sensitive or itchy skin.[1] 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.

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This non-greasy, low-irritant and rich moisturising cream protects against water loss by sealing in the skin own natural moisture. QV Cream is a moisturiser that can provide a protective barrier for the skin (for example, after exposure to harsh climatic conditions).[1] The QV Skincare range[1] includes two cleansers: (1) QV Gentle Wash[1] and (2) QV Bath Oil[1] (Table 1). 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. Proksch E, Lachapelle JM. The management of dry skin with topical emollients - recent perspectives. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2005; 3:768-774. Schmid M-H & Korting HC. The concept of the acid mantle of the skin: its relevance for the choice of skin cleansers. Dermatology. 1995; 191:276-280.

Varothai S, Nitayavardhana S, Kulthanan K. Moisturizers for patients with atopic dermatitis. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 2013; 31(2):91-98. 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] 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. 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. Baranda L, Gonzalez-Amaro R, Torres-Alvarez B et al. Correlation between pH and irritant effect of cleansers marketed for dry skin. In J Dermatol. 2002; 41:494-499.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]

Ananthapadmanabhan KP, Moore DJ, Subramanyan K et al. Cleansing without compromise: the impact of cleansers on the skin barrier and the technology of mild cleansing. Dermatol Ther. 2004; 17:16-25.Kraft JN, Lynde CV. Moisturizers: What they are and a practical approach to product selection. Skin Therapy Letter. 2005; 10(5). 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. and reviewed by health professionals. It isn’t intended to replace the medical information given to