FACE & BODY

FAQ

From what age can Dermikelp® be used?

From birth onwards.

I have eczema on my eyelids. Which Dermikelp® product do you recommend?

Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Cream during winter and the Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Lotion during summer as it has a lighter texture.

I have moderate eczema. How often do I need to apply Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Cream?

It may be used as often as needed without the side effects associated with repeated/prolonged use of corticosteroids.

My child has been suffering with eczema for a long time and the steroids have thinned her skin so badly. Can I use Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Cream/Lotion instead of a topical corticosteroid?

Yes, you may use Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Cream/Lotion on its own without a topical steroid however if you are using a steroid rather use that as directed by your healthcare practitioner and use Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Cream/Lotion during the day for a steroid sparing effect.

How effective is Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Cream/Lotion in relieving the itch vs a topical corticosteroid?

Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Cream/Lotion relieves the itch in minutes, allowing for the skin barrier to be restored.

Each time I go to the barber I find that I have these terrible shaving bumps that come up. How can I keep this ingrown hair at bay?

Apply the Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Cream/Lotion daily to help bring down the inflammation. 

I am an adult suffering with eczema all my life. I have it mainly in large patches behind my knees and on my face also around my groin area. How many tubes of Dermikelp® would I need each month.

Since it is large surface areas that need to be covered, we would recommend starting on the Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Cream 100g or the Dermikelp Acute Soothing Lotion 100ml, which are  more cost effective options.

I have terribly rosy cheeks which appears as if I am constantly blushing. My dermatologist says I have Rosacea which products from the Dermikelp® Range may I use?

Apply the Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Lotion or Dermikelp Acute Soothing Cream to help to reduce the redness.

I have terrible Psoriasis on my elbows what should I use?

Try Dermikelp® Acute Soothing Cream after you cleanse with your product of choice.

I see that Dermikelp® is made from Kelp sourced from South African oceans. How sustainably is this Kelp harvested?

The Kelp is sustainably harvested by hand using a strip rotation method that maintains the health of the kelp forests and has minimal impact on the environment as per the Department of Environmental Affairs (Marine Coastal Management) guidelines.