My Eczema-Prone Skin Routine

Dry, itchy, eczema-prone skin is one of the things families ask me about most, from tiny babies through to adults. It can be exhausting, especially when itching keeps everyone up at night. This is the routine I suggest: a little support from the inside, gentle care on the outside, and a few simple changes at home.

My routine

Morning: Aller Ease (10 drops) + Q Detox (10 drops)
Afternoon: Aller Ease (10 drops)
Evening: Q Detox (10 drops)
On the skin: QDerma Cream, 2 to 3 times daily
Itchy nights: Sleepytime at bedtime

Drop amounts are for adults. For children, use 3 to 5 drops. Drops can go straight in the mouth, on a spoon, in a bottle or on food.

Why these four

Aller Ease, morning and afternoon. I use it to support a calmer, more balanced response to everyday triggers. It's the one I reach for with reactive skin as well as hay fever.

Q Detox, morning and evening. It includes Albizzia, Burdock and Yellow Dock, herbs traditionally used to support clear, healthy skin from the inside.

QDerma Cream, 2 to 3 times a day. I created QDerma for the many families I saw struggling with dry, irritated skin. It's gentle enough for newborns. I always suggest a small patch test first.

Sleepytime, at bedtime. For the nights when itching makes it hard to settle, for little ones and grown-ups alike.

My extra tips

• Lukewarm baths rather than hot, and pat skin dry gently.
• Apply QDerma straight after bathing while the skin is still a little damp.
• Soft cotton clothing and bedding, and fragrance-free washing powder, soaps and lotions.
• Keep nails short to reduce damage from scratching.
• Consider a food intolerance test. Food reactions are often part of the picture with skin. I suggest a test from Allergenics, so you can make diet changes based on your own results rather than guesswork.

Shop this routine: all 4 for $125

Includes Aller Ease, Q Detox and Sleepytime (any 3 x 20ml drops for $90) plus QDerma Cream 60g, saving you $15. The discount applies automatically at checkout.

This routine is general information based on my experience in clinic, and isn't a substitute for personal medical advice. If skin is broken, weeping, infected or not improving, please see your doctor. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, check with your healthcare professional before starting. Always read the label and use as directed.