ECZEMA
LA ROCHE-POSAY LIPIKAR BAUME AP+M
Microresyl supports the skin microbiome, while it has shea butter as an emollient and niacinamide, which is a beautiful anti-inflammatory ingredient. It’s occlusive, so it prevents transepidermal water loss (water loss through the skin). The balm dries nice and quickly. – Dr Vanessa Lapiner
Price: R480
Where to buy: www.clicks.co.za
EPIZONE A
This product has no water content and therefore needs no added preservatives. Use as a wash and a moisturizer for dry, eczema-prone skin. – Dr Sian Hartshorne
Price: R75
Where to buy: www.dischem.co.za
SBR LIPOCREAM
This moisturizer restores and maintains skin barrier function. It’s a lipid-rich moisturizer that aids in the prevention of dry skin, and helps to treat sensitive, irritated and inflamed skin too. It’s fragrance-free and doesn’t contain colorants. – Dr Dilshaad Asmal
Price: R75
Where to buy: www.clicks.co.za
SCAR TREATMENTS
SCAR SCIENCE
This is a topical product that helps to improve the outcome of a scar. It does this by trying to ensure collagen maturation, encouraging moisture and hydration, controlling inflammation, and delivering physical support. – Dr Dilshaad Asmal
Price: R242
Where to buy: www.dischem.co.za
KELO-COTE ADVANCED FORMULA SCAR GEL
Silicone-based products are deemed the first-line, gold-standard therapy for scar management. This is a patented, transparent, silicone gel scar treatment for improving the appearance of scars, and it can also be used to prevent abnormal scar formation from surgery or other wounds. – Dr Tarryn Jacobs
Price: R1 678
Where to buy: za.ninelife.com
SKINCEUTICALS ADVANCED SCAR CONTROL
A highly concentrated silicone scar gel backed by science. Invisible, velvety texture forms an occlusive protective barrier over the scar. Sunscreen can be applied on top of
