Gels also contain less oil than creams so, using an emollient gel instead of soap can help to improve dry skin. You may like to alternate between a lighter one during the day and when it’s warmer, and a greasier one at night and when the weather is cooler. Uses: Adults, the elderly and children*: Apply the gel to the affected area on a regular basis and as often as required.

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They can be particularly useful for treating younger people with dry skin, like babies and children, where more regular application of emollients can be difficult. Jelonet Paraffin Gauze Burn Dressing | 5cm x 5cm | Pack of 5 | Open Weave Gauze | Low Adherent, Jelonet Paraffin Gauze Burn Dressing | 10cm x 10cm | Pack of 10 | Open Weave Gauze | Low Adherent, Allevyn Life Polyurethane Dressing 12. There are lots of emollients to choose from and you might need more than one type to suit different times of the day and different areas of your body. Creams are ideal for mild to moderate dry skin conditions, they’re easy to use and are well absorbed. Double the moisturising action – a non-greasy gel to soften, smooth and rehydrate dry skin conditions.

Gel formulas vary from creams and they tend to be better at moisturising the skin, although it can take longer for them to absorb into the skin. Bath additives disperse easily in water and provide a soothing treatment for dry skin during bathing. They trap moisture in the skin, but take time to be absorbed by the skin, meaning they may stay on the skin longer than creams.