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Q. How often should I be using Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion on my child?

A. Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion can be applied 3-4 times daily. It should be applied to skin affected by eczema, itching, irritation, redness or flaking. Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion offers symptomatic relief and can be used to prevent flare-ups.

Q. How do I know if I need to use Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion or Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream on my child?

A. Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream should be used to control flare-ups and for the symptomatic relief of itch and inflammation. Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion should replace your existing moisturizer to provide soothing benefits and to prevent flare ups.

Q. Up to how many times a day can I apply Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion and Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream?

A. Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion and/or Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream can be applied up to 3-4 times daily on skin affected by eczema or skin irritations. As part of a maintenance regimen, it is recommended to use Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion daily.

Q. Must I always use Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion and Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream together?

A. It is important to note that the 2 products serve different functions and one does not replace the other. When the skin is showing signs of flare-ups, it is important to use both products together. If there are no red, inflamed flare-ups visible, Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion should be used on its own. For the management of eczema, it is important to make regular daily use of Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion to keep the skin hydrated.

Q. Do I have to take breaks when using Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream, as I do with steroid products?

A. No, being a steroid free product, Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream can be used continuously. Unlike steroids, there are no harmful effects with continuous use.

Q. Why does Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream work so effectively to relieve skin irritations and itch?

A. Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream contains 5% colloidal oatmeal. This is the clinically proven concentration needed for its efficacy. Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream is also fortified with aloe vera, peppermint oil and, calendula officinalis, which are traditionally used in herbal medicine to relieve minor skin irritations and itching due to eczema.

Q. Can I use Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion in conjunction with a steroid product?

A. Yes. In cases where steroids have been prescribed by your healthcare professional, Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturizing Lotion is a high quality, gentle moisturizing lotion to use in conjunction with the steroid.

Q. Is the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Range of products safe for use on a newborn infant?

A. Yes. The Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema range of products are specifically recommended for use from newborn to 12 years. As with the introduction of all new products, it is recommended to patch test on a small area on the skin for 24 hours before applying to large areas.

Q. My 16 year old suffers from eczema, is the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema range of products suitable?

A. The Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema range of products are specifically formulated to be safe for young skin and are aesthetically appealing for a young demographic but would still be efficacious to teens and older eczema suffers.

Q. Why do I need to use the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Body Wash and Shampoo?

A. Traditional soaps containing soap and sulphate ingredients can cause irritation and aggravate those with sensitive skin and eczema. Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Body Wash and Shampoo is a soap and sulphate free cleanser. Its moisturizing and tear free formula is clinically proven to be non-irritating. By using it as a shampoo, you are taking care of sensitive scalps whilst also avoiding the run off of traditional shampoos onto sensitive skin.

Q. Can I use the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema care range of products on open or weeping eczema?

A. For these conditions we would recommend that you take the advice of a healthcare professional.

Q. I find it hard to wash my baby’s hair as the run off tends to burn his eyes. Is your Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Body Wash and Shampoo suitable for washing hair on small babies?

A. Our formula is ideal for young infants and those with sensitive scalps and skin.

Q. Does the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema range of products contain petrochemicals?

A. No, the range is petrochemical free.

Q. I have read about the negatives of petrochemicals in skin care products. What are petrochemicals?

A. Petrochemicals are a set of ingredients used in almost every skincare product found in grocery stores and on pharmacy shelves. The majority of petrochemicals used today are made from petroleum. Petrochemicals are most often used to extend the shelf life of cosmetics, and sometimes to “water down” or increase the spreadability of a product. They are also sometimes used to add and disperse fragrance throughout a product. It is, very common for petroleum derived ingredients to be irritating, sensitising and very drying on the skin, not to mention comedogenic (pore clogging) as well. Generally, petrochemicals cause more damage than good.

Q. Can I use the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema range of products on my child’s face?

A. Yes, the products are suitable for use on the face.

Q. Does the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema range of products use fragrances in their products?

A. The Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema range is fragrance free.

Q. Many people love skincare products that smell “pretty”. What are the concerns with fragrances in skin care products?

A. Artificial fragrances are made from petroleum and have a high incidence of causing skin irritations. Cosmetic fragrances, made with cheap synthetic chemicals are the most commonly used.

Q. My child has eczema and sensitive skin but I’d like her to be able to enjoy the childhood pleasure of a bubble bath. Does the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Body Wash and Shampoo foam? Would it be a suitable product to use as a bubble bath for a child with eczema?

A. Yes, the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema Body Wash and Shampoo is a great bubble bath product as it has a gentle foaming action whilst being suitable for sensitive and eczema prone skin.

Q. My child has a nut allergy. Does the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema range of products contain any nut based ingredients?

A. The Flexitol Happy Little Bodies Eczema range is nut free and suitable for use on children with nut allergies.