Fifty:50 Ointment: a 50:50 paraffin emollient for dry skin
Fifty:50 Ointment is made from liquid paraffin 50% and white soft paraffin 50%, with nothing else added. It's free from fragrances, colourings, additives and preservatives, and you can use it all over the body. As a rich, greasy ointment it sits on the skin's surface, and it can be used in several ways as part of a dry skin routine.
What you get with Fifty:50 Ointment 500g:
- Two ingredients only: liquid paraffin BP 50% and white soft paraffin BP 50%.
- Free from fragrances, colourings, additives and preservatives.
- Emollient: rub into dry skin areas as often as required.
- Bath additive: dissolve in hot water.
- Soap substitute and skin cleanser: use when washing or in the shower.
A simple two-ingredient ointment for dry skin
Ointments like Fifty:50 are often chosen for very dry skin. If you're not sure whether an ointment or a cream suits your skin, ask one of our pharmacists, or read our dry skin care guide. You can see more from the brand on the Fifty:50 page.