What does E45 stand for?

E45 is an emollient. Emollients are proven to seal in the moisture. Paraffin creates a breathable and hypoallergenic layer over damaged skin to protect it from potential irritants whilst lanolin heals and softens the Epidermis.

What is the difference between E45 cream and E45 lotion?

The dermatological E45 cream brings relief to a wide range of dry skin conditions including flaking skin. It also helps soften rough, hard skin. It reduces skin dryness in conditions such as eczema. The E45 moisturising lotion improves extremely dry skin in just 2 weeks.

Where is E45 from?

In 1952, in the UK, we released our first product E45 Cream. It was created by a Boots chemist in response to a customer request for a product that would soothe and protect the skin. In 1963 physicians noticed E45 Cream was beneficial for dry skin conditions.

Does E45 have steroids?

E45 Cream is a white cream containing White Soft Parafin 14.5 w/w, Light Liquid Paraffin, 12.6% w/w/, and Anhydrous Lanolin (Medilan®) 1% w/w as active ingredients. It does not contain steroids.

Can I use E45 as a face moisturiser?

E45 Lotion is light, unperfumed and can be used all over your body, face and hands to give long-lasting care for dry and sensitive skin.

The Different Type Of E45 Lotion And Their Effect On The Skin

Can I use E45 on my lips?

E45 Lipcare has been formulated to give you immediate, soothing relief from uncomfortable, cracked or chapped lips. The gentle, hypoallergenic formulation contains UVA and UVB sunscreens for added protection. Moisturizes, soothes and protects dry and sensitive lips.

Can you use E45 on intimate areas?

E45 Itch Relief on intimate areas

E45 anti-itch cream can be used to soothe itching on the external skin of the genitals and anus and can be applied to the breasts, but not immediately before breastfeeding.

Does E45 stop itching?

WHAT E45 ITCH RELIEF CREAM IS USED FOR: E45 Itch Relief Cream contains an anti-itch ingredient, Lauromacrogols, which treats and soothes the itch caused by eczema, dermatitis, pruritus and other dry skin conditions.

Is E45 good for eczema?

E45 emollients can help rehydrate your skin and support its natural barrier, to stop moisture getting out and irritants getting in. E45 Cream is effective for dry skin conditions like eczema and suitable for use in adults and children over the age of one month.

Does E45 have hydrocortisone?

It contains Hydrocortisone Acetate 1% w/w. Suitable for: Adults and children of 10 years and over. Active ingredients: Hydrocortisone Acetate.

When was E45 invented?

In 1952 we released our first product – E45 cream. It was created by a Boots chemist in response to a customer request for a product that would soothe and protect the skin. In 1963 physicians noticed E45 cream was a beneficial treatment for dry skin conditions.

Where does the name E45 come from?

E45 may refer to: European route E45, a road that goes between Norway and Italy, through Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Austria. E45 cream, a brand of skin care products from Crookes Healthcare, a subsidiary of Reckitt Benckiser.

Who created E45 cream?

E45 cream was created in 1952 by Reckitt subsidiary Crookes Healthcare and was initially only available in hospitals.

Does E45 cream contain hydroquinone?

Does E45 Cream Contain Hydroquinone? No, it doesn't contain hydroquinone.

Can you use E45 around your eyes?

Apply once or twice a day for a maximum of 7 days. Only apply to certain parts of the body and not to the face, eyes, broken or infected skin, genital areas or the bottom. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should speak to your doctor before using a steroid cream.

Does E45 cream go out of date?

Aluminium tubes and polypropylene tubs: 3 years. All other containers: 2 years.

When should you not use E45 cream?

E45 itch relief cream is not recommended for babies under one month of age. The cream shouldn't be used on infected, oozing or very inflamed areas of skin. The cream shouldn't be used to treat severe, widespread reddening of the skin (erythroderma).

Is E45 anti inflammatory?

E45 cream scientifically proven to help reduce inflammation and redness.

What's the best moisturiser for eczema?

Products high in oil content, such as petroleum jelly and mineral oil, are particularly good for treating eczema. But if you don't like the way petroleum jelly, mineral oil or other ointments feels on your skin, the next best alternative is a cream.

Which cream is best for itching in private parts?

Clotrimazole reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection. The vaginal product comes in 2 forms (a vaginal cream or tablet).

What's the best cream for itchy skin?

What can stop severe itching?

Is E45 same as Vaseline?

E45 cream is classified as a low paraffin product, containing 27.1% paraffin. An alternative terminology for white soft paraffin is petroleum jelly. It is, therefore, also prudent to mention that Vaseline is a 100% petroleum-based product and a much greater risk to patients.

How long should I use E45 cream?

It reduces skin dryness in conditions such as eczema. The E45 moisturising lotion improves extremely dry skin in just 2 weeks. It can be used all over your body, face and hands to give long-lasting care for dry and sensitive skin.

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