SkinCeuticals Emollience

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Everyday soaps, shampoos and shower gels usually dry out the skin and can make skin conditions like eczema worse. Mix a small amount (around teaspoonful) of leave-on emollient or soap substitute in the palm of your hand with a little warm water and spread it over damp or dry skin. It's especially important to regularly apply an emollient to your hands and face, as they're exposed to the elements more than any other part of your body.

You should apply an adequate amount of emollient frequently to obtain the best results. Use it between two to four times a day. The worse your symptoms are, the more often you should apply it. The most common way to classify emollients is by how oily or greasy they are. All emollients soften and smooth your skin, but the amount of oil in them determines how strong of an occlusive agent they are. The more oil an emollient contains, the better it is at forming a protective layer on your skin to trap moisture. Lotions are mostly water with only a small amount of oil. They’re the least moisturizing of the three types of emollients. Since they’re a liquid, they’re easy to spread on your scalp and other areas of your body that are hairy. Lotions are good for hairy or damaged areas of skin (such as weeping eczema – where pus is seeping out of damaged areas of skin). This is because lotions are thin and spread easily, but they're not very moisturising. Sprays The type of emollient that is best for you depends on the cause and severity of your skin condition, the part of your body that is affected, and your personal preferences. You may want to try a few different emollients before deciding on one you prefer. You may even use different types at different times of the day or year, as the dryness of your skin varies.Along with the regular applications, reapply it every time you get the affected area wet. If your hands are affected, apply the emollient every time you wash them. If you go swimming or exercise, apply the emollient afterwards. They help prevent patches of inflammation and flare-ups of these conditions. Types of emollients Lotions

If your skin stings after using an emollient wash product and does not settle after rinsing, ask a pharmacist to recommend a different product. Using emollients with other skin treatments It's a good idea to protect babies' hands and cheeks with an emollient before mealtimes to stop them getting sore from food and drink.

Emollients can treat these conditions as well as other skin irritations such as burns from radiation treatments and diaper rash. Your doctor or pharmacist will talk to you about which type of emollient will work best for your skin condition.