White soft paraffin is used as a barrier cream by providing a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water from evaporating from the skin surface. It is an emollient, sometimes known as skin lubricant. It is used to soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin. In general, this drug is used to soften, hydrate and protect the skin and soothe any irritation, especially in patients with dry skin conditions.
Benefits of being on this drug can include restoring the skin’s smoothness; softness and flexibility by helping the skin retain its moisture.
For the relief of dry skin conditions such as flaking chapped skin, ichthyosis (abnormality in skin growth that results in drying and scaling). Beneficial in pruritus (severe itching), dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), the dry stage of eczema, psoriasis Helpful for the elderly (in itching and dryness associated with ageing skin).
Recommended use:
Ideally, the product should be applied three or four times a day to the affected area or for soothing purposes.
What's in the box
1x White Petroleum Jelly (500g)
Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: This product may be a complementary medicine and/or not have been evaluated and verified by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority for its quality, safety or intended use. Use of this product is therefore not intended to compensate for diagnosis, treatment, cure, or mitigation of medical conditions and must not substitute the obtaining of medical advice from a registered health professional for any health or health-related conditions.
