What is Aqueous Cream?
Aqueous Cream BP, also known as sorbolene, is a light, hydrocarbon-based emulsion, which is officially registered in the British Pharmacopoeia and categorized by the British National Formulary as a non-proprietary emollient preparation.
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Which aqueous cream is good?
Aqueous Cream is a moisturizer and emollient with many uses. It is very suitable for moisturizing extremely dry skin (including eczema and psoriasis), as a substitute for soap (as recommended by Dermatologists), and is safe enough even for young babies.
Which aqueous cream is good for the face?
Reitzer Aqueous B.P. Cream 500ml is hypoallergenic and free of colorants and fragrances, making it suitable to use on the body and face, as well as the baby’s skin.
Is E45 better than aqueous cream?
Aqueous Cream is a useful and cheap emollient, which can also be used as a soap substitute. However, many people find more oily products such as Balneum, Diprobase and Unguentum M are more effective and longer lasting. E45 and Diprobase are also more effective and have the advantage of being easy to apply.
Can aqueous cream give me good skin?
Aqueous cream is the most widely prescribed emollient for the treatment of dry skin conditions and is often the first line of treatment for patients with eczema1. However, recent studies suggest that the use of aqueous cream can damage the skin barrier when used as a leave-on emollient1–3.
Is it OK to use aqueous cream on the face?
Moisturizer: Aqueous cream can be used as a moisturizer for dry or sensitive skin. It can be applied to the face and body to help hydrate the skin and reduce dryness.