What Causes Eczema-Prone Skin?
Eczema-prone skin — also known as atopic dermatitis — usually has a weakened skin barrier. When the barrier is compromised, moisture escapes more easily, leaving skin feeling dry and tight and making it more vulnerable to triggers. Eczema affects 1 in 3 children in Australia. It is non-contagious but chronic, with alternating flare-up and remission phases.
Common Eczema Triggers
Flare-ups are often caused by a combination of factors, including dry air and cold or changing weather, sweat and overheating, harsh soaps or fragranced skincare products, allergens such as dust mites and pet dander, and hard water or stress.
Using a fragrance-free, lipid-replenishing routine daily — not only during flare-ups — helps restore essential lipids, reduce itching and discomfort, protect against environmental stressors, and maintain hydration for longer.
How Mustela's Stelatopia Range Supports the Skin Barrier
Mustela has been developing skincare for babies and families for over 75 years. The Stelatopia range is formulated with a high percentage of natural-origin ingredients and clinically tested actives specifically chosen for eczema-prone skin:
- Lipid-replenishing textures that deeply nourish very dry skin and reduce recurring dryness peaks
- Fragrance-free formulas designed for the most reactive, sensitive skin
- Dermatologist and paediatrician tested, suitable from birth
- Certified organic option: Stelatopia+ Lipid-Replenishing Cream, made with 99% natural-origin ingredients
- Gentle enough for newborns, babies, children, adults, and use during pregnancy
By consistently strengthening the skin barrier, Mustela's Stelatopia products help reduce visible dryness, calm recurring itch, ease redness, and improve overall skin comfort over time.
The Mustela Stelatopia Daily Routine for Eczema-Prone Skin
A gentle, consistent routine is the most effective way to manage eczema-prone skin. Mustela's Stelatopia range is built around four core products — all fragrance-free and suitable for the whole family.
Step 1 — Cleanse Gently
Begin with a lukewarm bath using the Stelatopia Cleansing Oil — a fragrance-free bath and cleansing oil that soothes visible irritation and redness without stripping the skin's natural oils. It protects the barrier during cleansing and is suitable from birth, including after NICU.
The Stelatopia Cleansing Gel is a lighter alternative for daily cleansing of skin that reacts easily — also fragrance-free and suitable from birth.
Step 2 — Moisturise and Protect
Immediately after bathing, apply Stelatopia+ Lipid-Replenishing Cream — certified organic to damp skin. This certified organic formula is made with 99% natural-origin ingredients — including Sunflower Oil Distillate and BioEcolia® — and provides up to 24 hours of hydration. Used daily, it helps reduce the frequency of recurring dry patches and supports long-term barrier repair. Fragrance-free, suitable from birth and during pregnancy.
Step 3 — Targeted Face Care
Apply Stelatopia Emollient Face Cream to the face and around the eyelids to address visible dryness and eczema flare-ups in those areas — particularly common in babies and young children. Fragrance-free, suitable from birth.
Mustela recommends daily use of the Stelatopia range during calmer phases, not only during flare-ups, to delay and reduce the intensity of future flare-ups.
Signs of Eczema-Prone Skin in Babies and Children
Common signs of eczema-prone skin include red, dry, or flaky patches on the face, scalp, neck, elbows, and backs of the knees; very rough or thickened skin texture; weeping or crusting patches during flare-ups; excessive scratching especially at night; and disturbed sleep due to itching.
Suitable for the Whole Family — Babies, Children, Adults, and During Pregnancy
The Mustela Stelatopia range is designed to cover eczema-prone skin at every life stage. It is suitable for newborns and babies from birth (including after NICU), children with developing and reactive skin, adults with very dry to eczema-prone skin, and expectant mothers during pregnancy. When eczema runs in the family, the Stelatopia range means every member can follow the same trusted fragrance-free routine.
Why Trust Mustela for Eczema-Prone Skin?
Mustela's credentials for eczema-prone skin care include 75+ years of expertise in baby and family skin research, 450 safety tests conducted per product, dermatologist and paediatrician testing, support for the Eczema Association of Australasia, recognition as the #1 baby care brand in European pharmacies, and B Corp Certification. The Stelatopia range includes certified organic options and is free from fragrance, making it one of the most rigorously tested eczema-prone skin ranges available in Australia.
Need Help Choosing the Right Mustela Product?
Take the free Mustela skin type quiz to find the right Stelatopia products for your family's skin, read the expert eczema buying guide for an in-depth comparison of the Stelatopia range, or find your nearest pharmacy stocking Mustela across Australia.
