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Did you know that even in humid climates, such as Indonesia's, skin can lack hydration?

The skin in humid climates

High humidity areas, like Indonesia, can have a negative effect on skin barrier function, as outlined below:

  • increased sweating (loss of moisture)
  • lower skin pH

Dramatic changes in humidity - such as moving from a very humid outdoor environment to a temperature controlled building - may cause the skin to lose more moisture than normal.²

When the skin is not properly hydrated, the outermost skin cells become shriveled, leading to dry, flaky skin and a disrupted skin barrier.

A disrupted skin barrier is also more susceptible to irritants.⁴

A disrupted skin barrier can result in:

Skin hydration is the process of increasing water content of the skin by drawing in and trapping moisture

QV is scientifically formulated to cleanse and hydrate and has the following features and benefits:

• Non-comedogenic – won’t clog pores

• Dermatologically tested

• pH Balanced

• Vegan friendly#^ and not tested on animals#

• Gentle formulations – to reduce the chance of skin irritation

QV has no added:

• Fragrance

• Colour

• Soap

QV helps:

• Reduce skin dryness

• Reduce TEWL

• Visibly rejuvenate skin

• Visibly increase skin suppleness

• Maintain skin barrier function

Humectants, Emollients, Occludents

There are 3 distinct types of moisturising ingredients: humectants, emollients, and occludents. 

Discover the QV range for your skin hydration needs

  • QV Skin Lotion

    QV Skin Lotion

    This non-greasy lotion is ideal to use in the morning after showering.
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  • QV Wash

    QV Wash

    A lightly foaming, pH balanced cleanser for everyday use.
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  • QV Cream

    QV Cream

    After cleansing with QV Gentle Wash in the evening, apply QV Cream, a rich, concentrated moisturising cream to help ensure your skin remains hydrated while you sleep.
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  • QV Gentle Wash

    QV Gentle Wash

    This gentle, pH-balanced cleanser is ideal for use morning and night to help remove and prevent the build-up of sweat and excess oils.
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  • QV Intensive Cream

    QV Intensive Cream

    A highly concentrated moisturising cream that helps relieve and prevent extremely dry skin. Contains a high level of moisturising ingredients to help lock in moisture.
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  • QV Intensive Moisturising Cleanser

    QV Intensive Moisturising Cleanser

    This gentle, moisturiser enriched cleanser contains a high level of glycerin to help maintain skin hydration during cleansing.
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Why Use a Cleanser with no added soap?

Those of us with dry or sensitive skin are often advised to use a cleanser with no added soap and avoid soap. But why? What exactly are alternatives with no added soap, and how do they work if they don’t have soap in them?

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References

1. Lee M, Jung Y, Kim E, Lee HK. Comparison of skin properties in individuals living in cities at two different altitudes: an investigation of the environmental effect on skin. J Cosmet Dermatol 2017;16(1):26–34.

2. Sato J, Denda M, Chang S, Elias PM, Feingold KR. Abrupt Decreases in Environmental Humidity Induce Abnormalities in Permeability Barrier Homeostasis. J Invest Dermatol 2002;119(4):900–4.

3. Baumann L. Dry skin. In: Cosmetic dermatology - principles & practice. Hong Kong: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2002. page 29–32.

4. Lee SH, Jeong SK, Ahn SK. An update of the defensive barrier function of skin. Yonsei Med J 2006;47(3):293–306.

5. Draelos ZD. The science behind skin care: Moisturizers. J Cosmet Dermatol 2018;17(2):138–44.

6. Greive K. Glycerine: the naturally effective humectant. Dermatol Nurs 2012;11(1):30–34. 

7. Andersen F, Hedegaard K, Petersen TK, Bindslev- Jensen C, Fullerton A, Andersen KE. The hairless guinea-pig as a model for treatment of cumulative irritation in humans. Skin Res Technol 2006;12(1):60–7. 

8. Bettinger J, Gloor M, Gehring W. Influence of a pretreatment with emulsions on the dehydration of the skin by surfactants. Int J Cosmet Sci 

9. Fluhr J, Gloor M, Lehmann L, Lazzerini S, Distante F, Beradesca E. Glycerol accelerates recovery of barrier function in vivo. Acta Dermato Venereologica 1999;79:418–421. 

^QV products in Indonesia do not contain animal-derived ingredients

#Applicable to QV products