Emollients are best applied after washing your hands, taking a bath or showering because this is when the skin most needs moisture. This avoids diluting the effect of the treatment and spreading it to areas of skin that do not need it. When to apply emollients function e(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.type='text/javascript',e.async=true,e.src='//staticw2.yotpo.com/MCN0waWlSaGnmquVBtpvetg2aznN9nNnQb9m8rPf/widget.js';var t=document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];t.parentNode.insertBefore(e,t)})(); Award-winning Ovelleis a skincare and pharmacy collection from Gardiner Family Apothecary. This Irish owned brand has been in business for almost a century, and has featured in Vogue, Grazia and Goop. Ovelle develops medically-driven solutions for various skin concerns such as sensitivity and dryness. Emulsifying ointment has been found to have major sunscreen activities and should not be used before any form of light treatment (phototherapy) or phototesting.

Emulsifying ointment has been found to have major sunscreen activity in clinically normal skin. Preparations containing emulsifying ointment should not be used before phototherapy or in phototesting procedures. Overdose is considered unlikely with this product when used as indicated. Symptoms of accidental oral ingestion may include gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly diarrhoea and should be treated symptomatically. Emulsifying ointment (contains emulsifying wax, liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin. Emulsifying wax itself contains cetostearyl alcohol and sodium lauryl sulfate)Eucerin ®UreaRepair Plus lotion can be used if lotion required however it has been registered as ‘cosmetic’ rather than as medicines which means that it is notavailable on prescription. Note that Oilatum ® Plus is for MRSA treatment at NUH where Octenisan is not appropriate in line with NUH MRSA policy. Be careful not to slip when using emollients in a bath or shower, or on a tiled floor. Protect the floor with a non-slip mat, towel or sheet. Wear protective gloves, wash your bath or shower afterwards with hot water and washing-up liquid, then dry with a kitchen towel. Skin irritation from aqueous cream Agreed GREY non formulary for NEW PATIENTS (APC Jan 2020). Other creams available as soap substitutes and leave on emollients. Grey / Non-Formulary (undergoing assessment): Work is ongoing and will be reviewed at a future APC meeting.

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 Emollients are often used to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis. By smoothing and softening the skin, moisturisers like emulsifying ointment can improve the absorption of other medicines that are applied to the skin. This is useful in conditions like eczema, because it improves the ability of other medicines, such as corticosteroid creams, to penetrate the skin and reduce inflammation.

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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 As a soap substitute cleanser: Apply to skin, massage gently and rinse well. Alternatively use a warm flannel and rinse. Epimax ® original cream - First line option for moderately dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Zerobase ®, Cetraben ® and Diprobase ®. Can be used for existing patients if switching toExocream/Zerocream is not acceptable to the patient.