Quick Relief For Dry, Itchy, Eczema-prone Skin: Lightweight Spray-on And Cream Moisturiser Work In Tandem To Quench And Soothe
Find comfort with the Suu Balm Cooling Body Spray Moisturiser and Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser, formulated by the National Skin Centre, Singapore
By The Singapore Women's Weekly -Â
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Pinpointing the exact cause of dry, itchy or eczema-prone skin is no simple feat. It involves a complex combination of factors, including environmental irritants and possible genetic predispositions. However, one thing that’s certain is how Singapore’s climate can easily play a part in worsening these symptoms.
“Our hot and humid weather is a frequent triggering factor for itch. Cooler climates tend to inhibit the itch sensations travelling up to the brain, preventing people from scratching and damaging their skin,” explains Professor Tey Hong Liang, senior consultant dermatologist and head of research at the National Skin Centre, Singapore.
Thankfully, there are several ways to improve your skin condition and quality of daily living. One of these is to ensure you provide your skin with dual-function hydration and itch relief on a regular basis – which can be achieved by using the Suu Balm Cooling Body Spray Moisturiser.
Formulated by the National Skin Centre, this body spray helps to relieve the itch and discomfort of sensitive or eczema-prone skin for adults and seniors alike – and can be used while you’re on the go.
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Suu Balm started in 2015 when Prof Tey noticed that existing creams in the market lacked rapid itch relief and deep moisturisation. To meet this need, he combined the natural itch relieving and cooling power of menthol with a high concentration of a ceramide based moisturiser to create the original Suu Balm. Since then, Suu Balm has expanded its product range to include face creams, cleansers and even a special line dedicated to children.
Daily care and comfort
One common misconception is that moisturising just twice a day is sufficient, even if you struggle with eczema. However, the compromised barriers in sensitive, itchy skin need far more frequent hydration.
“For those who spend a lot of time outdoors in our hot and humid climate, non-sticky and non-oily moisturisers that are light in texture provide more comfort and may be applied more often,” says Prof Tey.
The ultra-light and non-sticky texture of the Suu Balm Cooling Body Spray Moisturiser allows for fast and efficient absorption. Plus, the airless pump design allows for convenient multi-angle application that works even while upside down – making it perfect when you are aiming for those hard-to-reach areas such as the back of your knees or ankles.
Suu Balm Cooling Body Spray Moisturiser pairs perfectly with Suu Balm’s Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser. These hydration heroes work in tandem to relieve the itch and discomfort of sensitive or eczema-prone skin and keep the skin moisturised.
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| Moisturising on the goSuu Balm Cooling Body Spray Moisturiser and Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser make the perfect duo for round-the-clock targeted skin care – bring the conveniently slim and compact Cooling Body Spray Moisturiser out on the go to keep the cooling hydration going uninterrupted and use the Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser at home.This has been put to the test by freelance writer Gail Quek, 43, who tried out both products over the course of a week. She suffers from dry skin with mild eczema and the itching sensation gets triggered by the Singapore weather.“My legs start to perspire and itch almost immediately after showering – applying the moisturiser brought instant relief that removed the urge to scratch my calves,” says Gail.During the week, she also had to run from one meeting to another, so “naturally, (she) was sweating buckets”.She adds: “The body spray was a game-changer – just a few spritzes on the back of my neck and other affected areas soothed the itching straightaway, with zero tacky or heavy after-feel. I’ve tried sprays and creams before that didn’t help much, so I was pleasantly surprised by the Suu Balm duo.” |
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Both moisturisers are formulated with five different types of skin-identical ceramides to replenish your skin barrier while providing soothing relief in just five minutes, thanks to the power of natural menthol. They are also free of fragrance and preservatives which may potentially trigger skin irritation.
For those unfamiliar with ceramides, they are lipid molecules naturally found in our skin, forming around 50 per cent of the skin’s outermost layer. This makes them crucial in maintaining the health of our skin barrier. Think of a brick wall, with the bricks held together by cement. If that brick wall is your skin, ceramides are the cement that provide both support and protection.
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In dry or eczema-prone skin, ceramides can be depleted, exposing your skin to external triggers that may cause further irritation. Replenishing your skin’s barrier with ceramide-based moisturisers can help restore skin integrity.
While many moisturisers are formulated with ceramides, skin-identical ceramides are especially effective as they most closely resemble the ceramides naturally produced by our skin. This makes the skin-identical ceramides in both the Suu Balm Cooling Body Spray Moisturiser and Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser ideal replacements for the ceramides missing in compromised skin.
“For those who are facing dry, itchy or eczema-prone skin, helpful treatments include the use of itch-relieving and moisturising topical applications, using only gentle ingredients which do not damage the skin surface,” says Prof Tey.
The Suu Balm Cooling Body Spray Moisturiser, at $22.90 (50ml), and the Rapid Itch Relief Moisturiser, at $23.90 (75ml), are available on the Suu Balm website, Shopee, Lazada and at your nearest Guardian, Watsons and Unity.