What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin inflammation characterized by itching, rash, thickening of the skin, and a high risk of infection. It occurs with periods of exacerbations and remissions. Triggers include cold weather, stress, and poor diet.
Characteristics of Atopic Skin
People with atopic skin have disrupted connections between the scales of the stratum corneum, the corneocytes. This is all due to a lack of lipids, which, when healthy, hold these scales together tightly. Therefore, when caring for atopic skin, it is so important to choose emollients without fragrances and allergens, but with physiological lipids – ceramides – as well as prebiotics.How to care for skin with atopy?
The Cerafavit LIBREDERM line contains a lipid concentrate based on ceramides, cholesterol, free fatty acids, and phytosphingosine, which helps restore lipid deficiency and ensure sufficient amounts to support the skin's protective barrier and achieve remission of atopic dermatitis.Furthermore, the formulas contain vitamin F, which restores the skin's hydrolipid barrier and stimulates the synthesis of its own ceramides. It is effective against irritation, flaking, redness, and itching. Quickly eliminates the feeling of dryness and tightness, improves skin immunity.
Another component of the collection is inulin: a powerful prebiotic that normalizes and maintains the bacterial balance of healthy skin, selectively stimulating the growth and metabolic activity of microflora beneficial for the skin. Reduces the risk of skin infection.
Thanks to this composition, Cerafavit LIBREDERM products have a soft and delicate effect on the epidermis and can be used even for atopic dermatitis in the acute stage.
4 rules for caring for atopic skin
• Do not take a hot shower. Hot water (especially tap water) disrupts the natural hydrolipidic film that protects your skin.
• Avoid clothing made from materials that irritate the skin. These include synthetic and woolen fabrics.
• Apply moisturizers immediately after a shower, lightly patting your skin with a towel. This will help retain moisture in the skin for a longer period of time.
• It is important to choose the right hypoallergenic moisturizer with a soothing effect. Choose formulas without fragrances and alcohol. For example, products from the Cerafavit line by LIBREDERM.