Emulsifying Ointment

Emulsifying ointment has been an utter godsend for the eczema condition I have suffered with since childhood, although I had never heard of it in my life until just under a year ago! It was brought to my attention via a routine medical review at my local doctors, where it was flagged that I was using too much Dermovate - which is an excellent topical steroid cream, but is not allowed to be used for prolonged periods due to thinning of the skin. Unfortunately, I suffer with my dermatitis more severely during the colder months of the year; especially on my hands, elbows, knees and strangely enough, folks - the soles of my feet! Emulsifying ointment ...  Read the complete review

Shhhhh, I'll tell you a secret! There's an ointment that's so deeply moisturing that it can help to keep your skin soft and line-free for longer. It works by protecting the stratum corneum- that's the outer layer of the skin - from damage. It's this layer that contains the chemicals that keep water in your skin, making it look plump, smooth and hydrated. It's this layer that goes all horrible and scaly if your skin becomes too dry, and which gets damaged by soap, weather and rough treatment as you get older. Best of all, it's just about the cheapest thing in your local chemist, costing just £2 for 500g. What is this magic product? Emulsifying ...  Read the complete review

My son had very dry skin and as a result after a trip to the doctors she confirmed our concerns, he had excema. The doctor said as it was mild excema, with care and daily applications of emulsifying ointment the condition would improve dramatically. It would stop the dryness and the urge to itch and scratch the skin. *Packaging* The doctor had written a prescription for a huge 500g tub of the stuff. It had an easy open lid. This is because in some cases people have excema on their hands and as a result find it very difficult and painful to actually open up the bottles and tubs. It makes the patients life much easier. *Appearance of ...  Read the complete review