If you suffer from dry, dull or rough skin – it’s likely that you’re more prone to developing eczema than others. In children especially, these flare-ups are extremely itchy and can affect every part of their daily life.
Four-year old Zaahid Swartland and his 5-year old sister Zahraa, have both suffered from eczema from the age of 3 months. “At night we couldn’t sleep as they use to scratch, scratch, scratch and sometimes there was even blood on the sheets,” says their father Faahim.
In 2015, these two Capetonian siblings were selected to travel to the Avène Hydrotherapy Center in the south of France with their parents, in the hopes of finding some relief for their worsening skin condition.
During their 3-week stay at the center, the children tried and tested various therapies that incorporated Avène Thermal Spring Water, which is well-known for its soothing and anti-irritating properties (proven by over 150 clinical studies).
In the end, the results were well worth the journey for both kids. As their eczema symptoms lessened, both during the therapy and in the months after they returned to South Africa.
“After a day or two, we could see results. There was less redness and they didn’t itch as much at night. Their skin felt like a newborn baby’s. As their skin got better, they slept better and felt happier,” adds Fahim. “Most of the rashes have completely gone and they haven’t had any flare-ups,” reports Tougeeda. “Avène has given us hope. They can now be normal kids again”
It has been over a year since, and their skin is looking better than ever…
So What Do They Use?
To maintain their healthy skin, the children now use Eau Thermale Avène products every day. Not only to give them relief from the dryness and itching. But also to help reduce the number of flare-ups by restoring their skin’s barrier function.
Some of the products they use include:
- Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil (RSP249,95): a gentle daily cleanser suitable for infants, children and adults
- Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm (RSP 289,95): a patented 100% sterile nourishing balm formulated to replenish the skin’s protective barrier and reduce itching
- Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray (RSP 149,95): the pure Eau Thermale Avène spring water which soothes the skin and reduces irritation
- Avène Cicalfate Cream (RSP 179,95): a restorative emollient to use on dry lesions
Eau Thermale Avène seems to be helping quite a few people find relief for this difficult condition – now even more so since its introduction to South Africa. And their fundamental claim to success is (of course) their source ingredient, Avène Thermal Spring Water.
Eau Thermale Avène products are available at Clicks and Dis-Chem pharmacies. For more information visit www.avene.co.za or email infosa@pierre-fabre.com
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This promoted article was created by Longevity for Eau Thermale Avène.