What is double base cream?
What is double base cream?
Doublebase Gel is a treatment for application to your skin. It helps treat dry or chapped skin conditions that may also be itchy, red and sore.
Is Doublebase prescription only?
Can Doublebase products be purchased without a prescription? Yes. Products in the Doublebase range can be purchased from a pharmacy but you may need to ask for the products at the Dispensary.
Is Doublebase cream any good?
I love this stuff! I have super dry skin and this lotion does a great job of sealing in the moisture. I love it most right after the shower when my skin id still damp. In the winter, I apply a moisturizer first, and then put a layer of doublebase gel over top and it lasts all day long.
Is Doublebase cream a steroid?
It is for daily treatment for dry skin prone to flare ups. Containing nicotinamide, a vitamin B derivative with proven anti-inflammatory properties, this clinically effective formulation has been specially designed to help reduce redness and inflammation and does not contain any steroids.
Is Doublebase good for skin?
Doublebase is useful for dry skin conditions, such as eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out. Used regularly, it helps restore the skin’s smoothness, softness and flexibility by replacing lost moisture and helping the skin retain moisture.
Can you put Doublebase on face?
Yes, it is absolutely fine. The key with all emollients is ‘thinly, quickly, frequently’ because, with eczema, you want to keep the moisture IN the skin and the heat out.
Is Doublebase good for eczema?
Doublebase Dayleve Gel is a long-lasting, highly moisturising and protective hydrating gel to help treat dry or chapped skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis or elderly dry skin.
How do you use double base cream?
Apply Doublebase Gel to the affected areas of the skin on a regular basis and as often as required. Use a few gentle strokes to smooth the gel across the skin in the same direction as hair growth (like stroking a cat or dog). If necessary, allow time for any excess to soak in. Do not rub the skin vigorously.
Is Double Base good for eczema?
Doublebase Gel is a treatment for skin conditions such as psoriasis, elderly pruritus, ichthyosis, various forms of eczema, and dermatitis, to name a few. These conditions could cause you to suffer with skin which is red/pink, sore, itchy, scaly, and thick.
Is Doublebase good for psoriasis?
How often should you apply Doublebase cream?
Doublebase Once is an advanced formulation that provides 24 hours’ skin hydration from 1 application a day. Doublebase Once is a once daily, highly moisturising and protective gel for the management of dry skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis.
Is Doublebase good for itchy skin?
Does Doublebase help eczema?
Is doublebase Gel Good for eczema?
Doublebase Gel Doublebase Gel is a highly moisturising and protective hydrating gel that contains a high level of emollient oils and glycerol, to help treat dry or chapped skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis or elderly dry skin.
What are the ingredients in doublebase gel?
Doublebase Gel contains the active ingredients isopropyl myristate and liquid paraffin, which are both known as emollients. Emollients help to trap moisture in your skin, forming a protective barrier that helps to keep moisture locked into the skin.
Do you recommend double base cream for fragile skin?
I have very fragile skin on my legs often injured and needing the attention of the district nurse who always used double base resulting in great results. Would recommend it to everyone . Lovely to use too. There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later. When my baby was 1-3 months, he had eczema on his face.
What is the difference between double cream and thickened cream?
UK double cream is around 48% butterfat. New Zealand thickened cream goes through a process where thickening agents (such as gelatin) are added but the cream itself can have a fat content as low as 18% and as high as 32%, so you would need to check the label before buying.