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

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Use Gentle Wash daily in the shower or bath. Apply desired amount of QV Gentle Wash to wet skin and lightly massage. Rinse and gently pat skin dry. It’s also great for moisturizing itchy skin. Fortunately, it doesn’t contain chemicals like parabens, lanolins, etc. It’s free from all those things that can cause irritation for sensitive skin. It doesn’t have any perfume to it nor does it come with an unpleasant scent. It’s also light and not greasy such that you feel like washing your hands when used.

Although there’s no oil included in the ingredients, there are also no ingredients in there to dry out the skin or aggravate it if you’re prone to allergies. It’s just an all-round, moisture centered product. Conclusion However, the Qv may create an oily texture on the skin if you happen to have combination skin because it’s designed to give instant hydration. Verdict

Another thing to beware of this cream is that it’s greasy. So, it should be used sparingly on the face. Summary Helps manage the symptoms of dry, itchy skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, xerosis and ichthyosis by aiding moisture retention in the skin. Cetaphil also offers the Brightening Day Cream SPF15 which can protect your skin from harmful UV light. Verdict The QV cream is more expensive than the Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream, even though that’s only by a small margin. It covers most skin types and leaves a fresher, healthier feeling to the skin, resurfacing and soothing inflamed and damaged tissue.

The primary function of a cleanser is to cleanse the skin. In addition, well-formulated cleansers can also hydrate/moisturise the skin and promote its barrier function. Even though cleansers are designed to remove dirt, sweat and oils from the skin, they should not strip the skin's natural waterproofing lubricant (sebum), lipids or protective natural moisturising factor. Ideally, cleansers should be free from soap, fragrance, colour and common irritants, and instead achieve their cleansing properties through the use of gentle, pleasant to use and easy to rinse off ingredients known as syndets (synthetic detergents), which are a type of surfactant. These syndets aid in the uplifting of dirt and solubilisation of oils, but after cleansing, the skin’s pH remains at its natural level, which is moderately acidic (between 4.0 and 5.0).[2-6] The Cetaphil wash is suitable for sensitive skin while the QV is suitable for adults, babies, and sufferers of skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, etc. Szczepanowska J, Reich A, Szepietowski JC. Emollients improve treatment results with topical corticosteroids in childhood atopic dermatitis: a randomized comparative study. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2008; 19:614-618.Both Qv and Cetaphil were developed with sensitive or dry skin in mind and are regularly recommended medically for dermatology problems. While there are still a lot of people wanting to choose between them, there is hardly a good source of information for this. Therefore, I’ve decided to come in and offer a comprehensive review and comparison of both brands. In the skincare community, Cetaphil is a reputable name. They’re well respected for their amazing products. And not only that, they’ve come a long way in terms of the expertise, experience, and quality of products. Cetaphil offers the Gentle Foaming Cleanser. It’s recommended for daily use, both morning and night and should be rubbed into wet skin and rinsed with warm water. The cleanser foams up to really reach into your pores and provide a deep clean. The Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream is suitable for moisturizing itchy and dry skin while the QV Cream can be used for sensitive, eczema-prone skin.