I was introduced to Aqueous Cream after a visit to the Doctor. Few years ago, when my daughter was few weeks old, I noticed dry skin patches on several parts of her body. I was not sure what it was. Since she was my first child and a baby I was very concerned about it. I made an appointment to see the local GP. I was told it was mild eczema. She was given Aqueous Cream. She is older now but she still has the mild eczema. Which is not bad as before. I am hoping it will disappear in a few years time.
What is Aqueous Cream ? This is a relatively non-greasy cream compared to other creams or ointments used for eczema. The cream is quickly absorbed by the skin. It is white cream and unperfumed.
The cream can be used for many different purposes, in the bath instead of soap, soothing cream, an emollient, It is very good for people with dry skin. It is a good moisturiser under make-up and can be used if you have sun burn, it is soothing. It can be used for baby’s nappy rash. There are no harmful products in the cream. It can be applied to the affected area frequently.
TIP My daughter’s starts to scratch her skin mainly after a bath. This is when I apply the Aqueous cream. Last week by chance I took the Vaseline in my hand, then used Aqueous Cream. The two mixed together makes it more moisturised. If you already use Aqueous cream, then take this cream in one hand and just add a very small amount of Vaseline and mix it. Then apply to it dry skin area. You may like it or may not.
You can buy Aqueous cream at any chemist. One 500 grams tube will cost you £2.50. You will find this is one of the cheapest cream on the market. It’s main high profile brand competition on the market is E45. The E45 cream will cost you £9.70 for 500grams tube or £3.75 for 125 grams tube.
Contains: Emulsifying Ointment 30% w/w the constituents of which are: Cetostearyl alcohol 8.1% w/w, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate 0.9% w/w, Liquid Paraffin 6% w/w, White Soft Paraffin 15% w/w. Also contains phenoxyethanol 1% w/w and purified water.
The cream should be stored below 25’C but do not freeze it.
Warning: For external use only. Keep the cream out of reach of children. No other warnings given.
The cream should be useful for everybody but it may not work for some. Some symptoms may need a more powerful cream. The only problem with some powerful creams are the side affects. This cream does not have any side effects. You will need to keep applying the cream to maintain the soft skin. The cream is cheap and is available from pharmacists.
How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines
Relief of symptoms of dry or chapped skin.Cream containing:Emulsifying wax 0 -Liquid ... more
paraffin 0 -Petroleum jelly,white 0 -Phenoxyethanol 0 -Water purified 0 -Dosage:Adults, theelderly and children: apply to the affected area of skin as required.
Postage & Packaging: £2.95 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Jul 29th, 2002
very helpful by (100%):
