Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g

Gentle Cleansing for Dry, Sensitive Skin

Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g is a non-foaming, fragrance-free emollient designed to be used as part of your normal washing routine, replacing harsh soaps and cleansers that can strip the skin of its natural moisture. This gentle formula is suitable for all age groups, including babies, providing essential hydration and a protective barrier for skin that feels dry, reactive, or easily irritated.

How Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g Supports Skin Health

For individuals managing dry, chapped, or itch-prone skin, maintaining skin hydration is crucial. Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g works by:

• Cleansing Gently: It effectively cleanses the skin without drying it out, preventing the irritating effects caused by ordinary soaps and foaming products that can exacerbate dry skin.
• Softening and Moisturising: The active ingredients, isopropyl myristate 15% w/w and liquid paraffin 15% w/w, are emollients that trap moisture in the skin, restoring its natural protective function. These emollients help to leave your skin feeling soft and smooth, reducing feelings of dryness and tightness.
• Protecting Your Skin: By forming a protective barrier, it helps shield the skin from further moisture loss and environmental irritants. This can help to manage the discomfort associated with dry skin and support its natural barrier function.

Weldricks Pharmacy offers this professional-grade emollient to help you confidently manage everyday skin health. You can use Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g in addition to any other emollients or treatments your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse has given or prescribed for your dry skin conditions.

Application Instructions:

This product is only for application to the skin. Use Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g as part of your normal washing routine, instead of your ordinary soap or cleanser. For maximum benefit, you should use it whenever you wash.

To Use the Product:

• Remove the hooked overcap and attach it to the base of the bottle for hanging in the shower.
• Holding the bottle upside down, gently squeeze the product into the palm of your hand.

For All Age Groups Who Normally Shower:

You can use Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g in any of the following ways, whichever suits you best:

Before Showering:

• Apply the gel to the dry areas of the skin, using a few gentle strokes.

During Showering:

• Apply the gel using a gentle washing action.
• If you decide to use your normal cleanser in the shower, use Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g afterwards to condition your skin.
• Rinse off any excess (you should still be able to feel the product coating the skin).

After Showering:

• Pat the skin dry with a soft towel (avoid rubbing as this can make dry skin conditions worse).
• Apply the gel to areas of dry skin, using a few gentle strokes to smooth across the skin in the same direction as hair growth (like stroking a cat or dog).
• Allow any excess to soak in.

You may prefer to use your normal soap or shower gel as well as Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g when showering. As a general rule, however, the use of normal soaps and shower gels (even those labelled "moisturising") is best avoided, or at least kept to a minimum.

If you forget to use Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g:

Do not worry if you occasionally forget to use it, just carry on using the shower gel as described the next time you shower.

Important Safety Information

Fire Hazard Warning:

• Please be aware that Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g contains Liquid Paraffin which is highly flammable.
• Keep away from open or gas fires or hobs and naked flames, including candles etc.
• Do not smoke when using these paraffin-containing preparations.
• Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc.) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard.
• Washing clothing or bedding regularly (preferably daily) helps minimise the build-up of impregnated paraffin, although it may not be completely removed unless washed at a high temperature, as paraffin is invisible and can accumulate over time.

Other Important Information:

• Do not use Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel 200g in cases of known sensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients.
• This product can make your shower tray (or bath surface) slippery. Be careful to avoid slipping over when getting into and out of your shower (e.g., by using a shower or bath mat).
• After use, clean out the shower tray with a suitable detergent to remove any remaining greasiness (wearing protective gloves to avoid irritating your hands).
• If this product is accidentally swallowed, its oily ingredients may cause diarrhoea. Treat the symptoms as you would any case of diarrhoea and drink plenty of water. Do not attempt to cause vomiting.
• You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use.
• If your skin condition seems to look or feel worse, or if any side effects get serious or you notice other side effects not mentioned in the leaflet, stop using this shower gel and tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Active Ingredients:

• Isopropyl myristate 15% w/w
• Liquid paraffin 15% w/w

Other Ingredients:

• Glycerol
• Carbomer
• Sorbitan laurate
• Triethanolamine
• Phenoxyethanol
• Cetomacrogol 1000
• Purified water

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