Eczema Tips for Summer: Preparing Your Child's Skin for the Season

Summer brings unique challenges for children’s sensitive skin, especially for those with eczema. Increased heat, humidity, and exposure to elements like chlorine and saltwater can cause flare-ups or irritation. Making a few adjustments to your child’s skincare routine can help ensure their skin stays healthy and comfortable throughout the summer months.

1. Cleanse Gently and Hydrate Regularly

In the summer, sweat and environmental pollutants can build up on your child’s skin, leading to irritation or clogged pores. It’s important to cleanse their skin with a gentle, hydrating hypoallergenic cleanser that removes dirt and grime while maintaining essential moisture. This keeps the skin barrier intact, reducing the likelihood of irritation.

Using a hydrating hypoallergenic cleanser such as Curezma Baby+Kids Hydrating Hypoallergenic Cleanser will ensure that your child's skin stays clean without causing dryness or discomfort during the summer.

2. Focus on Barrier Protection

The skin’s barrier can be compromised by exposure to summer elements like chlorine, saltwater, and prolonged sun exposure. Keeping the skin barrier strong is essential to prevent flare-ups and maintain overall skin health. Look for products that help repair and maintain this barrier while keeping the skin hydrated.

A product such as Curezma Baby+Kids Barrier Repair Serum helps restore and protect the skin's natural defences, ensuring that it remains resilient against environmental stressors during summer.

3. Hydrate Dry Areas

Despite the higher humidity in summer, certain areas of the skin may still become dry due to frequent washing or sun exposure. Applying an intensive moisturiser or ointment to these dry areas helps lock in moisture and prevent eczema flare-ups, particularly in sensitive spots like elbows and knees.

Applying Curezma Baby+Kids Intensive Ointment ensures that dry, sensitive areas stay well-hydrated and protected, preventing irritation and flare-ups.

4. Soothe Irritation from Heat and Sweat

Heat and sweat can exacerbate irritation for children with sensitive or eczema-prone skin, potentially leading to flare-ups. Use products that soothe and calm the skin, reducing inflammation and discomfort from environmental triggers.

Using the Curezma regime helps calm irritation and protects against flare-ups caused by heat and sweat, keeping the skin comfortable throughout the summer.

Sources:

1. National Eczema Association (NEA) 

2. Journal of Investigative Dermatology 

3. American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)