Dermacool Plus 2% Menthol Aqueous Cream – 100g

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They help prevent patches of inflammation and flare-ups of these conditions. Types of emollients Lotions It also works to restore natural moisture levels in the skin to prevent it from becoming dehydrated and dry. Emollients are often used to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis. Look after your skin this autumn Rehydrate and soothe skin dried by season eczema, and restore your skin’s natural moisture levels. Available in four strengths

Use a clean spoon or spatula to remove emollients from a pot or tub. This reduces the risk of infections from contaminated pots. Risk of slipping Mix a small amount (around teaspoonful) of leave-on emollient or soap substitute in the palm of your hand with a little warm water and spread it over damp or dry skin. shoppingListJS = new ShoppingListJS({storeId: '11352',catalogId: '28501',langId: '-1'}, {id: '2368421', name: 'Boots Pharmaceuticals Aqueous Cream B.P. - 500g', image: '', type: 'ItemBean', components: {}, skus: []}, {}, "shoppingListJS");

How to get emollients

It's a good idea to protect babies' hands and cheeks with an emollient before mealtimes to stop them getting sore from food and drink. It's especially important to regularly apply an emollient to your hands and face, as they're exposed to the elements more than any other part of your body. Also contains: purified water, emulsifying wax (containing cetostearyl alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate), chlorocresol 0.1% w/w. They can be used to replace lost moisture whenever your skin feels dry or tight. They're very safe and you cannot overuse them. The emollient should be applied as soon as you have patted your skin dry to make sure it's properly absorbed. Skin reactions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist You may need to experiment with different emollients or try a combination. For example, you may decide to use a cream during the day and an ointment at night. How to wash with emollients Emollients can be applied as often as you like to keep the skin well moisturised and in good condition. Ideally, this should be done at least 3 or 4 times a day. Emollient soap substitutes that are used instead of normal soap in the bath or shower are not usually available on the NHS. How to get emollients

You can buy emollients from a pharmacy without a prescription. If the skin condition is severe, talk to a GP, nurse or health visitor, as you may need a stronger treatment.