Dry Skin and Contact Dermatitis QV Skin Care Bundle

What is the Dry Skin And Contact Dermatitis QV Skin Care Bundle?

This recommended bundle of products, put together based on guidance from QV Skincare, for is ideal for dry skin and dealing with cotact dermatitis.

It contains 500ml/g versions of QV Moisturising Cream, QV Skin Lotion and QV Gentle Wash.

What is Dry Skin?

Skin can have a rough texture and may be scaly or prone to forming shallow cracks. Your skin lacks moisture and may look dull and flaky. Dry skin can affect anyone but it is more common as we age. Some people have naturally dry skin, and others have dry skin only at certain times of the year, for example in the winter. 

What is Contact Dermatitis?

Occurs after your skin touches something that irritates it. Skin can look red, dry, scaly, and cracked and may be itchy. Contact dermatitis can affect people with allergies to common irritants like soap, detergents, perfumes, disinfectants, oils and dust. 

Download the QV Patient Information Leaflet here.

Step 1 - QV Gentle Wash

Medium Emollient

A soap free alternative cleanser for dry, scaly skin and relief of symptoms of atopic and infantile eczema and psoriasis. 

Use daily. Apply the desired amount of QV Gentle Wash to wet skin and lightly massage. 

Rinse gently and pat skin dry.

Step 2

QV Skin Lotion Light Emollient - for everyday use

After cleansing apply to damp skin to hydrate and coat the surface to restore the skin's barrier function.

OR

QV Moisturising Cream Medium Emollient - for days for very dry skin

After cleansing apply to damp skin to hydrate and coat the surface to restore the skin's barrier function.

• Always apply with clean hands
• Apply downwards in the direction of hair growth
• Use as frequently as needed, can be applied every 4 hours
• Use intensive emollients at night time as they are effective for longer

How much to apply

Pump containers 1 pump = 1g

Face, neck and ears - 2 pumps

Arms - 2 pumps each arm

Torso - 4-6 pumps

Hands - 1/2 pump each hand

Legs - 8-9 pumps each leg

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.