Ovelle Menthol Aqueous Cream 250ml

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Your doctor or pharmacist will talk to you about which type of emollient will work best for your skin condition. It may help to apply an emollient before and after swimming. Leave enough time for it to be absorbed into your skin before you swim. The emollient should be applied as soon as you have patted your skin dry to make sure it's properly absorbed. Skin reactions 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

Lotions are good for hairy or damaged areas of skin (such as weeping eczema – where pus is seeping out of damaged areas of skin). This is because lotions are thin and spread easily, but they're not very moisturising. Sprays 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.If you're using a steroid cream or another treatment for your skin condition, wait 20 to 30 minutes between using an emollient and using the other treatment. Ask a doctor which one to use first. We understand the importance of having healthy skin, which is why we offer a great selection of medicated skincare products. Featuring intimate hygiene products, relief for itchy skin, emollient creams and washes, treatment gels, and sensitive skincare products – our dedicated section is here to look after your sensitive skincare needs for your face and body.

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. They can be used to replace lost moisture whenever your skin feels dry or tight. They're very safe and you cannot overuse them. 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. Everyday soaps, shampoos and shower gels usually dry out the skin and can make skin conditions like eczema worse. This avoids diluting the effect of the treatment and spreading it to areas of skin that do not need it. When to apply emollients

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They help prevent patches of inflammation and flare-ups of these conditions. Types of emollients Lotions