Soothe the Itch: Dermoplex Care for Your Child’s Sensitive Skin

It usually starts small – a rough patch behind the knees, a child rubbing at their cheeks, the soft scratch-scratch-scratch you hear over the baby monitor at 3am. If your child has sensitive, dry or eczema-prone skin, you know this routine, and the quiet worry that comes with it.

In the skincare aisle, every tube promises relief but none tells you when to use it. The good news: you don’t need to be an expert. You just need to know whether you’re dealing with everyday dryness or an eczema flare-up.

Children’s skin is thinner and more delicate than adults’, so it loses moisture faster and reacts more easily to cold weather, fragrances and rough fabrics. When the skin barrier weakens, dryness, sensitivity and itchy patches can follow – so supporting that barrier gently and consistently is the key to healthier skin.

That’s the thinking behind Dermoplex®, a newly launched range for sensitive, dry and eczema-prone skin. Instead of overwhelming you with choices, it keeps things simple: two gentle creams, each designed for a different stage of your child’s routine.

For everyday dryness: Dermoplex Ultra Sensitive Cream

On ordinary days, when your child’s skin is simply dry or tight, Ultra Sensitive Cream is the one to reach for. This daily cream hydrates, soothes and helps protect the skin barrier, using soothing aloe vera and oat (Avena sativa). Suitable for all ages including newborns, it’s an everyday-routine cream to keep by the changing table and in the nappy bag – not just for emergencies.

For flare-ups: Dermoplex X-Zma Relief Cream

For the harder days – the redness, itching and inflamed patches that seem to appear from nowhere – the X-Zma Relief Cream comes in. This non-steroidal cream helps relieve itching, redness and dryness while helping to repair and strengthen the skin barrier, pairing centella asiatica with soothing oat. Gentle enough for babies, children and adults, it’s the one to keep close for when everyday care isn’t quite enough.

Which cream is right for your child? A quick comparison

It comes down to your child’s skin type and what it needs right now:

	Ultra Sensitive Cream	X-Zma Relief Cream
Best for	Everyday dryness, tightness and sensitive skin	Eczema-prone, itchy, inflamed or flaring skin
When to use	Daily, as a routine moisturiser	During flare-ups, when skin is irritated
Key ingredients	Aloe vera + oat (Avena sativa)	Centella asiatica + oat (Avena sativa)
What it does	Hydrates, soothes and helps protect the skin barrier	Relieves itching, redness and dryness; helps repair and strengthen the barrier
Type	Daily sensitive skin cream	Non-steroidal relief cream
Suitable for	Babies, children and adults, including newborns	Babies, children and adults

Many parents use both – the Ultra Sensitive Cream daily to keep the barrier strong, and the X-Zma Relief Cream to calm flare-ups as they appear.

Using Dermoplex safely: All your questions answered

How do I use it?

Apply Ultra Sensitive Cream generously to dry skin two to three times daily. For X-Zma Relief Cream, apply to affected skin every 6 hours daily, or as required, allowing direct contact with the affected areas.

Is it safe around the eyes and mouth?

Avoid contact with the eyes and mouth.

What if it irritates the skin?

Stop using it if irritation develops, and consult a doctor.

When should I see a doctor?

See a doctor if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks, worsen, or show signs of infection such as oozing, swelling, pain, yellow crusting or fever. Seek urgent medical attention for breathing difficulties, facial swelling or a rapidly spreading rash.

What exactly is in it?

Both creams are free from added fragrance and colouring – two of the most common triggers for sensitive and eczema-prone skin – and sit at a skin-friendly pH of 5.0 to 6.0. You can find the full ingredient list on the pack or product page.

Gentle care you can feel confident about

What ties the range together is the brand’s promise – calm, protect, restore. Dermoplex set out to calm irritation, protect the skin barrier and restore lasting comfort, without harsh ingredients or overblown claims. For parents who’ve spent months second-guessing every purchase, that clarity is a relief in itself.

A few simple habits help, too. Moisturise at least twice a day – and within a few minutes of a bath, while skin is still slightly damp – to lock moisture in. Where you can, avoid common triggers like sudden temperature changes, sweat, harsh detergents and heavily fragranced products.

Give your child’s skin the calm it deserves

Sensitive skin doesn’t have to mean constant uncertainty. When you know which cream suits your child, caring for dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin becomes something you can feel genuinely confident about – day to day, and flare-up to flare-up.

Ready to make it simple? Explore the full Dermoplex® range and find the right cream for your child’s skin at duopharmaonline.com.sg – also available at selected Watsons pharmacies and online retailers.

The Dermoplex range at a glance

Dermoplex Ultra Sensitive Cream 100ml $12.90 and Dermoplex X-Zma Relief Cream 100ml $16.90