Eczema-Prone Skin Care for Babies, Children & Families

Eczema-prone skin is a non-contagious chronic inflammatory skin condition, affecting 1 in 3 children in Australia, and causing red itchy patches. They can be dry or oozing and may present in different areas of the body. Eczema flare-ups are often triggered by external factors such as pollution, allergens, hard water or stress.

What you see: red patches, extremely dry skin, flare-ups on their face and in folds of skin, especially on their neck, elbows and backs of their knees. It can also appear on their hands, wrists and ankles

What you feel: very rough skin with even drier or oozing patches during flare-ups

What baby feels: excessive itching, disturbed sleep

Yes. The Stelatopia range is suitable for the whole family — including babies, children and adults — with very dry to eczema-prone skin.

Formulated with natural origin ingredients and dermatologically tested, Stelatopia products are fragrance-free and designed to soothe, protect and help strengthen the skin barrier. They provide immediate comfort and help reduce the frequency of recurring itch for sensitive skin at every age.

Stelatopia+ Lipid-Replenishing Cream is a certified organic dermocosmetic solution designed for very dry to eczema-prone skin prone.

Made with 99% ingredients of natural origin and dermatologically tested, it provides 24-hour hydration, helps soothe discomfort and strengthens the skin barrier. With daily use, it helps reduce the frequency of recurring dry patches while keeping skin soft, comfortable and protected.

Fragrance-free and suitable for the whole family — including newborns and during pregnancy.

Stelatopia+ Lipid-Replenishing Cream is certified organic and made with 99% ingredients of natural origin. It provides 24-hour hydration, helps soothe discomfort, and strengthens the skin barrier to reduce the frequency of dryness peaks.

Fragrance-free and suitable from birth, it can be applied once or twice daily to affected areas or the whole body to help restore soft, comfortable skin.

When eczema is a family concern, Mustela's Stelatopia range is designed to cover every need — from flare-up relief to everyday prevention — for all ages, including newborns and during pregnancy.

Two essentials to keep on hand:

• Stelatopia Cleansing Oil: A gentle, fragrance-free daily cleanser and bath oil that soothes irritation, protects the skin barrier, and suits the whole family from newborns (out of NICU) to adults

• Stelatopia+ Lipid-Replenishing Cream: A certified organic moisturiser made with 99% ingredients of natural origin, including Sunflower Oil Distillate and BioEcolia®. Provides 24-hour hydration, reduces the frequency of dryness peaks, strengthens the skin barrier, and improves sleep and wellbeing

Both products are dermatologist tested, suitable for the whole family, and formulated to manage eczema-prone skin long-term — not just during flare-ups.

Yes, and we actually recommend it. Atopic skin alternates between flare-up phases and calmer periods, but even in remission, the skin remains sensitive and atopic dermatitis is still present beneath the surface.

Regular daily care during these quieter phases helps moisturise, soothe and protect the skin barrier which can delay and reduce the intensity of the next flare-up.

In short: don't wait for eczema to appear to start moisturising. The Stelatopia range is designed for everyday use, not just during flare-ups.

In most cases, no. While symptoms often appear within the first few months of life, they tend to decrease from around age 2, become milder by ages 5–6, and are uncommon in adulthood.

That said, every child is different. What you can control is daily care: applying emollients regularly and adopting a few simple precautions at home and outdoors helps strengthen the skin barrier during these crucial early months as skin matures, extending calm periods and reducing the risk of long-term persistence.

First, check that your child's skincare and cleansing products are suited for very dry to atopic-prone skin, and that you're following the usage instructions carefully.

If flare-ups continue despite this, we recommend consulting a doctor.