LIPOBASE EMOLLIENT CREAM 100G
Lipobase Emollient Cream for Dry Skin & Eczema or Dermatitis 100 g
Product Information
Lipobase cream is an emollient cream that restores the physiological balance of the skin and making it soft and supple again.
Lipobase cream is an oil-in-water emulsion with a high percentage of lipids (70% oil and 30% water).
Its original formulation gives the cream:
Physiological properties – Hydrating and emollient: Lipobase cream enhances the hydrating of the epidermis, reduces dryness and scaling, and protects the skin from harm.
Lipobase cream is well-tolerated, contains no perfume and its composition is formulated so as to reduce the risk of allergy to a minimum.
Lipobase cream is non-comedogenic and may be applied to the face.
Cosmetic properties – Lipobase cream is pleasant to use: easy to apply, may be washed off with water, and does not stain your clothing.
Lipobase cream may be used as an emollient cream for the care and protection of dry, sensitive, and dehydrated skin; rub gently a thin layer of Lipobase cream into the skin surface which is to be treated.
Lipobase is a supplement to the treatment of certain dermatological disorders.
Active Ingredients: White soft paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, cetomacrogol 1000, citric acid, sodium citrate, methyl hydroxybenzoate, and purified water.
How does it work?
Lipobase cream doesn't contain any active ingredients as such. It is a mixture of light liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin that produces a greasy moisturiser. It works by providing a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water from evaporating from the skin surface.
Dry skin results from a lack of water in the outer layer of skin cells known as the stratum corneum. When this layer becomes dehydrated it loses its flexibility and becomes cracked, scaly, and sometimes itchy. The stratum corneum contains natural water-holding substances that retain water seeping up from the deeper layers of the skin. Water is also normally retained in the stratum corneum by a surface film of natural oil (sebum) and broken-down skin cells, which slow down the evaporation of water from the skin surface.
The skin dries out when too much water evaporates from its surface. This increases as we get older and is made worse by washing because hot water and soap remove the layer of natural oil on the skin surface.
Moisturisers are helpful for dry skin conditions, particularly eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out. Used regularly they help restore the skin's smoothness, softness, and flexibility by helping the skin retain moisture. They should be applied frequently to prevent the skin from drying out.
However, if the moisturiser is applied just before or after applying other medicated creams, ointments, or lotions, the moisturiser could dilute the other medicated product.
Lipobase is used as a moisturiser and to dilute steroid creams, such as locoid cream or ointment. It can be used alternately with a steroid cream to gradually reduce the amount of topical steroid being used.
What is it used for?
Dry skin conditions, such as eczema or dermatitis.
Warning!
This preparation is for external use only.
Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes.
When using this preparation in the bath or shower take care to avoid slipping, especially when getting in or out, as this preparation may make the bath/shower more slippery than usual.
Not to be used in:
Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.
Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Skin irritation in people hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How can this medicine affect other medicines?
There are no reported interactions with this preparation