Atopic eczema is very dry skin, mainly on the face, that feels tight and itchy. It can also be flaky and sometimes have rough red patches. Permanent irritation, discomfort and a feeling of having a “strange” skin make it hard to bear. Of course, when these symptoms occur on the face, individual and social well-being are particularly affected.

Chronic and allergenic, atopic eczema occurs in those with a genetic predisposition for the condition. When the skin is low in lipids, its barrier becomes altered. Outcome: it becomes vulnerable to irritation and allergens. Dust mites, pollen, animals and pollution are external elements likely to trigger the symptoms of this condition.

While scratching can temporarily relieve the irritation, it will only maintain the eczema because it worsens the skin's alteration. To break the vicious circle of atopy, it is therefore important to soothe this itchiness. Some essential steps must be taken:

• Wash your face with a lipid-enriched anti-irritation cleanser


• Apply a body emollient daily: this will help restore the hydrolipidic film, restructure the skin's barrier and limit the penetration of irritants.