Dry skin in children - self-care that protects & moisturises

Many factors can give children and infants dry skin and rashes. Whether the problem is caused by cold, changes in the weather or an inborn sensitivity, it can be a challenge to find skincare and haircare products that work, are gentle and that your child likes.

A lack of natural fats in the skin is common in children too, which can lead to problems with dry, sensitive skin.

By using skincare products that provide essential nourishment, the skin can regain its natural ability to retain moisture and become resilient.

Q for Skin's Sensitive range is completely free from conventional preservatives, harsh cleansing surfactants, chemicals, essential-oil fragrances and allergenic perfume ingredients.

Märta's skin problems started early, when she was only a few months old. Atopic skin with rashes, and we were prescribed a regime of emollient cream and cortisone.

- Märta wasn't allowed to eat red foods or have baths, and we kept applying cream without it getting any better. The rash was always there and flared up badly at all hours - worst behind her knees, in the crooks of her elbows and on her hands. As parents, we felt powerless. We wanted to help our daughter, who suffered from constant itching and irritated skin.

We started looking for other alternatives and found Q for Skin. After exchanging emails with them, we made our decision: we stopped the cortisone and started taking Blackcurrant Capsules and applying Blackcurrant Oil. Nothing else worked, it stung far too much. At first the rash got much worse, but we kept going, having decided to give it time. And with time, things turned around!

After a few weeks her skin began to calm down, and eventually it cleared up. Soon we could mix the oil with Quick Repair Cream without any stinging. We carried on applying a mix of cream and oil every day, for a long time, then less often, and now Märta only uses Quick Repair Cream after her shower. Her skin is doing well. No rash for almost five years!

- Märta's mum and dad

Q for Skin has products developed to suit children and babies with sensitive, dry skin:

Blackcurrant Oil - mild, fragrance-free skin oil for the whole body; dry skin, cradle cap, red bottoms etc. Natural and completely water-free. Dermatologically tested.

Quick Repair Cream - mild, fragrance-free, nourishing moisturiser for the whole body. Counteracts dry, sensitive skin. Dermatologically tested.

Q Ultra Care - mild, fragrance-free all-in-one wash for hair and body. So mild it can be used every day.

Q Conditioner - mild, fragrance-free conditioner rich in nourishment that makes your child's hair soft and easy to comb.

Blackcurrant Lip Balm - plant-based lip balm that moisturises the lips. Also used as a balm for any skin that may need extra protection, for example in cold weather. Free from beeswax.