What Causes Itchy Skin?
Itchy, irritated skin can stem from a variety of causes, including:
- Dryness: Dehydrated skin is more prone to irritation and itching.
- Allergies or Sensitivities: Reactions to poorly designed skin care products, detergents that disrupt the skin’s pH, or environmental factors.
- Skin Conditions: Issues like eczema, psoriasis, or hives can result in persistent itching.
- Wrong Skin pH: Healthy skin needs a low pH around 4.0 to 5.0 to protect against staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria that can trigger skin itching. Using the wrong skincare products increases your risk of staph infections that cause skin itching.
Understanding the root cause is key to choosing the right skin irritation remedy, such as a skin cream with the right pH for skin microbiome balance, to maintain long-term skin health.
Introducing Eczema Friend: The Future of Itchy Face & Body Treatment
Eczema Friend is the next generation of itch-relief creams for those dealing with eczema-related itching. Launched in 2024, this invisible, lush eczema cream is now available.
Developed over two years, it’s a TGA-registered anti-itch cream for eczema that has already received an innovation grant from the Australian Government.
Eczema Friend effectively relieves symptoms of mild eczema, dermatitis, red rashes, and itchy skin. Tested by our Skin Friend community, this itch relief cream has received glowing feedback for its soothing, calming and hydrating properties.
Soothing Itch Relief Creams
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This includes our favourite range of itch relief creams. From calming redness and irritation to hydrating dry patches, these creams are designed to provide instant itch relief, comfort, and long-lasting results.
Supplements for Comprehensive Care
Sometimes, itchy skin requires more than just topical treatments. Our supplements and vitamins for dry skin & eczema work to improve skin health from within, addressing the root causes of irritation and dryness.
Safe Cream for Irritation: For Every Skin Type
Skin Friend offers products suitable for all skin types and life stages, from itchy face treatments to pregnancy-safe anti-itch creams. Our anti-itch cream is safe for pregnancy and provides relief for expecting mothers without the worry of harsh chemicals.
Tips for Remedying Itchy Skin
In addition to using Skin Friend’s products, these simple tips can help reduce itching and irritation:
- Stay Hydrated: Drinking enough water helps maintain your skin’s moisture levels.
- Choose Gentle Products: Avoid harsh soaps or detergents that strip your skin’s natural oils. Ensure they are pH adjusted to between 4.0 and 5.0 for skin microbiome health.
- Moisturise Regularly: Apply our cream for irritation after cleansing to lock in moisture.
- Minimise Triggers: Identify and avoid food allergens or environmental factors that exacerbate itching.