About this deal
If you experience any of these symptoms, talk to a GP, nurse or pharmacist. Safety advice when using emollients Fire safety This avoids diluting the effect of the treatment and spreading it to areas of skin that do not need it. When to apply emollients
As an emollient: Children under 1: Seek HCP advice before use. Adults and children: Apply to the affected area of skin as required. As a skin cleanser: Apply to the skin using hands or wash cloth, then rinse off. Date of preparation: Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is unlikely to have any ill effects when used as directed. If unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Rarely, mild skin reactions (e.g. an allergic rash) can occur. If you notice any side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do. Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture. An SLS free, 2-in-1 leave on emollient and wash that adds moisture to the skin for the relief of flaking dry skin conditions
Gel
Fragrance-free 2-in-1 moisturising cream and wash with natural oatmeal (avena sativa kernal flour) for use in the management of dry skin conditions as may be found in eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, ichthyosis, elderly pruritus and other dry skin conditions. Adverse reactions:
They help prevent patches of inflammation and flare-ups of these conditions. Types of emollients Lotions
Latest Resources
Purified Water, Paraffin White Soft 15% w/w, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Liquid Paraffin 6% w/w, Macrogol Cetostearyl Ether, Chlorocresol. Indications: AproDerm Gel is a highly moisturising gel, without the greasiness of an ointment, which actively draws and retains moisture within the skin and provides a protective barrier to help reduce dryness and irritation. It is also an effective pre-bathing emollient so can be applied to skin prior to bathing to prevent it from drying out even further, whilst protecting it from the irritant effects that can be caused by washing and bathing products such as soaps, shower gels and shampoos. Purified Water, Propylene Glycol, Light Liquid Paraffin 8% w/w, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Monostearate, Polysorbate 40, Soya Bean Oil, White Soft Paraffin 4% w/w, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Sorbic Acid. Indications: Apply the cream to the skin. Children under 1: Seek HCP advice before use. Adults, the elderly and children: A thin application of the cream should be gently massaged into the skin three times daily or at appropriate intervals. When used as a protective barrier cream, Zeroguent should be applied sparingly to the affected areas of the skin before or immediately after exposure to a potentially harmful factor. Date of preparation: