Oilatum Emollient 500ml (Light Liquid Paraffin BP 63.4% w/w)

When skin lacks water in its outer layers, it can become dry, flaky, and uncomfortable. Oilatum Emollient 500ml works by forming a protective, emollient layer on the skin's surface. This significantly reduces water loss and locks in essential moisture, helping to rehydrate and soothe red, inflamed, or chapped skin. This leaves skin feeling softer, smoother, and less itchy, making it an excellent choice for those experiencing general itching due to skin dryness.

How Oilatum Emollient Works for Dry Skin

• Replenishes Moisture: The active ingredient, Light Liquid Paraffin, creates a barrier that prevents moisture evaporation from the skin, ensuring lasting hydration.
• Reduces Itching & Flaking: By effectively hydrating the skin, Oilatum Emollient 500ml helps to alleviate the common symptoms of very dry skin, including discomfort from itching and the appearance of flaking.
• Gentle Cleansing: Unlike harsh soaps and shower gels that can strip natural oils, Oilatum Emollient 500ml can be used as a soap substitute for gentle, non-irritating cleansing. This makes it ideal for daily use, even on very sensitive skin.

Suitable for adults, including the elderly, and infants under supervision, Oilatum Emollient 500ml is a versatile addition to your skincare routine. Adding it regularly to your bath or using it as a direct skin cleanser ensures full-body coverage, promoting healthy, hydrated skin from head to toe. Trust Weldricks Pharmacy, a family-run business for nearly 100 years, for reliable solutions to manage your family's dry skin concerns, with free UK delivery over £40 and a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating.

Adults, including the Elderly:

• Add 1-3 capfuls to an 8-inch bath of water.
• Bathe for 10-20 minutes.
• Pat dry with a towel.
• Alternatively, rub a small amount onto wet skin, rinse off and pat dry.

Infants and Children:

• As above, or add ½ to 2 capfuls to a small bath or basin of water.
• Apply gently over the entire body with a sponge.
• Pat dry with a towel.

Skin Cleansing:

• Rub a small amount of Oilatum Emollient 500ml into wet skin.
• Rinse off and pat dry.

Oilatum Emollient 500ml should always be used with water.

Fire Hazard: Please be aware that this product 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.

Bedding and clothing should be washed regularly (preferably daily) to minimise the build-up of impregnated paraffin. It may not be completely removed, unless washed at a high temperature, as paraffin is invisible and can accumulate over time.

• For external use only.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use.
• Allergic reactions: This medicine contains lanolin which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). It also contains fragrance with geraniol, linalool, coumarin, limonene, citronellol, eugenol, hydroxycitronellal and hexyl cinnamaldehyde, which may cause allergic reactions.
• Reporting side effects: If you get any side effects e.g. rash, skin irritation, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed on this label. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
• Use this medicine only on your skin.

Active Ingredients: Light Liquid Paraffin BP 63.4% w/w.

Other ingredients: Acetylated Lanolin Alcohols, Isopropyl Palmitate, Macrogol 400 Dilaurate, Macrogol Ester, Fragrance (containing geraniol, linalool, coumarin, limonene, citronellol, eugenol, hydroxycitronellal and hexyl cinnamaldehyde).

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