QV Dermcare Sting-Free Ointment

QV Dermcare Sting Free Ointment is a water-free formula that relieves and hydrates cracked, dry skin without stinging. It contains ceramides EOP and NP to help support the skin barrier, gives up to 24-hour hydration, and is suitable for eczema-prone skin. Australian made and owned, and dermatologically tested.

Why a sting free ointment works on cracked skin

The water-free base is the entire reason this exists, and it is worth understanding. Water-based creams sting on cracked skin - broken skin exposes nerve endings, and water carrying dissolved salts and preservatives across them is what produces that sharp bite. Remove the water and you remove the sting. That is why this is an ointment rather than a cream, and why it can go onto skin that is already split.

The stinging problem is not cosmetic - it decides whether treatment happens. Cracked hands, heels and eczema flares need moisturiser applied consistently, and anything that hurts on application gets avoided, especially by children. A sting free ointment is the difference between a product used twice and a product used every day.

It is also free from fragrance, preservatives and colours - the three ingredient groups most often behind reactions on compromised skin - while the ceramides EOP and NP work on the barrier itself rather than only sealing the surface. Apply it liberally to face or body and massage in gently, ideally straight after a bath or shower while skin is still damp.

Key features

• Water-free formula - will not sting on cracked skin
• Ceramides EOP and NP to help support the skin barrier
• Up to 24-hour hydration
• Suitable for eczema-prone skin
• Free from fragrance, preservatives and colours
• Suitable for face and body
• Australian made and owned
• Dermatologically tested

Specifications

Common uses

Cracked heels and split fingertips, hands that are washed all day, winter eczema flares, and children who refuse anything that stings - those are the situations it is bought for. Ego recommends pairing it with QV Dermcare Eczema Daily Wash with Ceramides to cleanse mild to moderate eczema skin without stripping it, since soap undoes barrier repair faster than any ointment rebuilds it. For everyday all-over moisturising between flares, QV Dermcare Eczema Daily Cream is the lighter daily option. See the full Ego Pharmaceuticals range.