By Cassandra Turner
Anyone who suffers from eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, chronic dryness or acne will know just how debilitating any of these skin conditions can be. They’re often uncomfortable, unsightly and can have devastating effects on one’s confidence, especially in the warmer months when lifestyle and fashion is all about baring beautiful glowing skin. And more and more of us are now wanting over the counter solutions rather than prescription-based therapies to deal with them.
Luckily, the people at Dr Lewinn’s have been mulling this very serious issue over for sometime. The result is MEDIC, a range of scientifically tested skincare products containing active botanicals. It is both dermatologist and allergy tested and developed with the support of the Eczema Association of Australasia. The MEDIC range includes ingredients work to turn inflammation off at its source like Modukine™ (proven to be repair the natural protective skin barrier) and Phytosphingosine (proven to minimise acne-formation).
The range is broken into two categories: Very Dry/Sensitive and ACNE, all products in both are free from soap, Sodium Lauryl and Laureth Sulphates, steroids, parabens, artificial colours and fragrances, paraffin oil and lanolin. In fact they tell us the products vary between 70-100% natural ingredients – like Canadian Willowherb, Boswellia, St John’s Wort Oil and Benzoyl Peroxide to name a few.
Sufferers of eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, or chronic dryness should be looking at the VERY DRY/SENSITIVE RANGE, for immediate relief and improvement of the skin in as little as a few weeks. We tried two of the products out on an 18-month old baby with eczema – the Soothing Body Lotion $24.95 and Relief Cream $19.95, both of which did make a big difference to her skin. And it’s great to know that she can use a range like this that is botanical.
Those with acne will be happy to know the ACNE range contains soothing and hydrating botanicals like Green Tea, Aloe and Witch Hazel to keep dryness, irritation and redness at bay, along with Salicylic Acid to safely exfoliate the skin. It includes a cleanser, Day Fluid, Night Lotion and a Spot Clear Gel, starting at $19.95.
For stockists or further info on Dr Lewinn’s MEDIC, contact 03 9676 1800.