Summer can be challenging for those with eczema-prone and sensitive skin. Here’s how to keep your skin hydrated and happy through the warm months.
Choose Gentle Cleansers
Choose a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser like E45’s Face Foaming Cleanser. Not only does it remove impurities¹ᵃ, but it also preserves your skin’s natural moisture barrier¹ᵇ. With calming properties¹ᵈ, this cleanser reduces inflammation¹ᵉ and leaves your complexion refreshed – an absolute must for sensitive skin¹ᶜ in the heat.
Stay Hydrated Inside and Out
While drinking water is important in keeping your skin healthy, application of E45 Daily Protect Moisturiser 30 SPF makes sure that your skin remains well-protected and hydrated.²ᵃ This lightweight cream, packed with emollients²ᵇ, shields against daily pollutants²ᶜ while offering essential sun protection, perfect for summer’s intense rays²ᵈ.
Beach Day Aftercare
When you have spent the day at the beach or by the swimming pool, be sure to wash off the salt or the chlorine with warm water to prevent further irritation.
Follow up with a rich moisturiser. E45’s Face Night Cream, enriched with five nourishing oils³ᵈ and antioxidants³ᵉ, offers deep hydration³ᵃ overnight, helping to repair your skin’s natural barrier³ᶠ. This lightweight formula gently softens³ᵇ, soothes and repairs your skin³ᶜ overnight.
Keep Your Skin Cool
Overheating is a major trigger for eczema. To avoid flare-ups, try to stay in cool environments. Wearing light, breathable fabrics, like cotton, helps your skin breathe, reducing the risk of irritation caused by sweat and heat. After a long day in the sun, use E45’s Hydrating Face Serum, designed to deliver up to 48 hours of hydration⁴ᵃ. Its gentle, non-greasy formula⁴ᵇ with a clinically proven triple-moisturising complex⁴ᶜ leaves skin feeling 55% more hydrated⁴ᵈ.
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Protect Your Lips
The skin on your lips is incredibly delicate and doesn’t have the natural oils that protect the rest of your body, making it an easy target for the sun’s harsh rays. A day in the sun can quickly zap moisture from your lips, leaving them dry, cracked, and peeling. E45’s Lips & Dry Spots Balm is a pocket-sized powerhouse packed with Vitamin E⁵ᵈ, purified lanolin⁵ᶜ, and beeswax⁵ᵉ. This balm hydrates⁵ᵃ and nourishes⁵ᶠ your lips and keeps dry spots at bay.

Beauty Awards Winner!
Voted as the ‘Best Lip Balm’ in the 2024 Women’s Health Beauty Awards.
“Sets the bar sky-high for any lip care product out there. It’s so thick and luxurious, you can just feel those dry and cracked lips getting the moisture they crave,” says Chamain van Zyl, Online Editor.
One Routine, Two People
Summer skincare can be a shared experience for couples. E45’s face care range offers products suitable for all skin types, making it an excellent choice for partners with different skincare needs.

The NEW E45 face care product range is available from selected independent pharmacies, Clicks and Dis-Chem stores. The range is also available from Takealot. For more information, visit E45 and join the conversations on Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok and Instagram.
References:
- E45 Cleanser Final Claims Grid, October 2021.
- E45 SPF Day Cream Proof of Effect, December 2022.
- E45 Face Night Cream Proof of Effect, January 2023.
- E45 Hyaluronic Acid Serum Claim Support, January 2023.
- E45 Lips & Dry Spots Balm Proof of Effect, December 2023.
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