Emulsifying Ointment

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 ...

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 ...