Moisturising FAQ

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• How often can I use the mousse on my child’s skin?

  Sudocrem Moisturising Mousse is gentle enough to use every day.

• How much mousse should I use on my child?

  Start off with a golf-ball sized squirt of mousse so you can see how much of your child’s body this will cover and, for the maximum benefit, apply after bath time when the skin is still wet. Target just the dry skin areas or use it all over the body to maintain soft, supple skin and give your baby a lovely massage at the same time. Click here for more information on baby massage from leading midwife Nikki Khan. 

• How long will my Sudocrem Moisturising Mousse last?

  It depends on many things such as the age of your child and how much you use for each application, but we estimate there are around 75 golf-ball sized doses in each can.

• My child has very sensitive skin – is this mousse suitable?

  The mousse is hypoallergenic and tested by dermatologists so we’re confident that for the vast majority of children, it’s safe and suitable. However, if you know that your child is sensitive to a particular chemical or ingredient, please refer to the question "What's in the Moisturising Mousse?"

• What happens if my child swallows some mousse?

  If your child swallows some of the mousse, we suggest rinsing the mouth out with clean, fresh water. Older children should be able to ‘swill’ fresh water and spit out any mousse, or ask them to drink a glass of water or milk. If you still have concerns after doing this, seek professional healthcare advice from your GP or call NHS Direct.

• Can I use this mousse if my child has eczema?

  Although our mousse is hypoallergenic and tested by dermatologists, you should check through the list of ingredients in case your child is sensitive to one of them. We recommend that you test the mousse on a small area at least 24 hours before applying it to the whole body.

• What happens if mousse gets in my child’s eyes?

  Rinse eyes thoroughly with fresh, clean water. If you have any concerns after doing this, seek professional healthcare advice from your GP or call NHS Direct.

• What’s in the moisturising mousse?

  The full list of ingredients is as follows: 

  Aqua, Butane, Propylene glycol, Urea, Palmitic acid, Isobutane, Stearic acid, PVP, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Dimethicone, Propane, Aloe barbadensis, Anthemis nobilis extract.

• Is there anything I can do to prevent my child’s dry skin?

  Just like adults, some children are simply more prone to dry skin conditions than others. But there are things you can do to help. Keep your child covered up in very cold, dry weather outdoors and use mittens and scarves to prevent any ‘chapping’ effects on the hands and face. Indoors, when the central heating is on, you can add more moisture to the atmosphere in your baby’s room with a humidifier or simply a bowl of water next to the radiator. Allowing babies and children to get too hot can aggravate dry skin conditions, so dress them appropriately for indoors and outdoors and in natural fibres so the skin can breathe (although avoid wool next to the skin as it can be an irritant). Steer clear of harsh washing powders, soaps and long baths as these can strip delicate skin of its natural moisturising oils – using a soap-free cleansing product for bath times could also help. Avoid over-bathing newborn babies – a bath every 2-3 days is fine, with daily ‘topping and tailing’ in between. Moisturising straight after a bath when your child is still wet will also help to keep the skin hydrated.

• Is my child’s dry skin eczema?

  Eczema in babies commonly starts between the ages of two and four months. You should consult your doctor or health visitor if your baby has patches of red, itchy and dry skin – especially on the face, behind the ears or in the creases of the neck – which don’t respond to a few days of intensive moisturising. It’s very likely your baby will grow out of this condition, but it’s worth asking a health professional for their view.

  The NHS website has a summary of what to look out for and advice on how to treat eczema in young children. Click here to see it. 

• What should I do if my child’s dry skin condition gets worse or looks infected?

  Seek professional healthcare advice from your GP.