Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream 200ml

Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream 200ml is formulated with a Prebiotic Triple Oat Complex and Ceramides. The formula moisturises, soothes and helps strengthen the skin barrier. Helps to reduce flare ups of intense skin dryness. It helps to improve the skin’s natural microbiome balance for healthy looking and more resilient skin from day 1. Is is good for very dry itchy skin. Also suitable for people who may be prone to eczema.

Product Features:

• Unscented and fast absorbing
• Contains Prebiotic Triple Oat Complex (colloidal oatmeal, oat oil and oat essence) and ceramides.
• Suitable for very dry itchy skin. Also suitable for eczema prone skin.
• Dermatologist tested

Oat extract/oat essence (avena sativa kernel extract)

Oat kernel extract is a liquid produced from oat plant. Naturally rich in Avenanthramides which are known for their soothing and potent antioxidant properties.

Colloidal oatmeal (avena sativa kernal flour)

Colloidal Oatmeal is a powder produced by the fine grinding of oats. Colloidal Oatmeal has moisturising properties that help prevent water loss from the skin. It is a prebiotic with the ability to support the growth of microorganisms naturally found in the skin microbiome.

What is skin microbiome?

Microbiome is a word that has become well known in recent years, thanks to the greater understanding of the different yeasts, parasites and bacteria that live on and in the human body. It was most often used to refer to the diverse network of microorganisms that maintained a healthy balance in the gut. Now, it’s also recognised as being present in the mouth, on the skin and in other important parts of the human body.

Your skin’s microbiome is the collective name for the ecosystem of tiny microorganisms that live on and beneath the surface of your skin. It’s made up of a diverse range of different organisms playing different roles, including:

• Bacteria – A variety of microscopic organisms which can be both potentially harmful and beneficial to the health of your skin
• Fungi – Microbes that can be harmful or helpful, a heavy build-up can cause fungal infections
• Mites – Insect-like microorganisms, invisible to the human eye, that can cause irritation in large numbers
• Viruses – Microscopic molecules that, if allowed to multiply, can cause infection or illness on the skin

The different organisms present previously led scientists to believe that they could be potentially harmful. However, it’s now understood that maintaining the right balance can be hugely beneficial to your skin. A balanced and well-tended to skin microbiome is effectively an invisible barrier that protects your skin from disease and supports a healthy immune system.