The delicate and sensitive skin of the baby needs special care. It reacts negatively to hard tap water, traditional bathing products, as a result of which it dries up and roughness appears on it. And if we add to this food allergy, which affects more than half of children around the world, the conclusion suggests itself - the delicate skin of a newborn needs delicate care and cleansing. It is this effect that the special Oilyatum bathing agent has on the skin. The emulsion is ideal for the whole family: for children and adults with sensitive skin. Read more about this tool in our article.
Description and main action of the Oylatum emulsion
Emulsion "Oilatum" is a clear liquid that is added to the water when taking baths and is designed to soften and cleanse the skin. Unlike traditional moisturizers, the emulsion creates a protective film on the surface that prevents moisture loss, keeps it inside the epidermis, makes the skin soft and resistant to irritation.
"Oilatum" is an emulsion for bathing, which is specially created to protect baby’s delicate skin from allergens and irritants. The product does not foam, but gently cleanses the skin, preventing dryness and moisturizing it at the same time. The emulsion is recommended for softening the skin with eczema, with atopic dermatitis and other diseases.
The main action of the product is to soothe the skin, make it soft and restore the normal level of moisture in it.
The composition of the funds
The oylatum emulsion has a hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested composition. It is thanks to him that the tool can be used for newborns from the first days of life.
The composition of the emulsion is indicated on the bottle. It includes: Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-8, Dilaurate, Cetyl Acetate, PEG-40, Sorbitan Perole ate, Stearil Acetate, Oleyl Acetate, Acethylated Lanolin Alcohol, Parfum. The main active component of the emulsion is liquid paraffin. Its mass fraction is 63.4%. Liquid paraffin has a smoothing and softening effect on the skin. It creates a protective barrier on the skin against external irritants and allergens. Bathing products based on it are safe for children and suitable for daily use.
The emulsion is sold in 150 ml and 500 ml bottles. The product is stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the Oylatum bathing emulsion include:
- preventing drying of the skin, softening, moisturizing;
- decreased itching and irritation;
- prevention of allergic reactions with daily use;
- hypoallergenic composition that allows you to use the tool for bathing newborns from the first days of life;
- lack of dyes and preservatives in the composition;
- safe for adults and children - liquid paraffin does not penetrate the skin, but acts only on the surface of the dermis.
The disadvantages of the emulsion:
- in some cases, itching and irritation intensify, which requires immediate medical attention;
- clogs the pores, due to which acne may appear in adults with oily skin;
- does not allow the skin to breathe, as a result of which it does not receive enough oxygen and begins to age.
Emulsion "Oilatum": instructions for use
Emulsion Oilatum is recommended to be added directly to the bath or applied directly to wet skin after bathing. Instructions for use in adults and children are different.
For adults: it is necessary to fill the bathtub to about 20 cm, pour 2-3 emulsion caps, shake with hands. Take a bath for 15 minutes, then pat the body with a towel. When applied topically, the product is applied to the skin with massage movements, then it is washed off with warm water under a shower and wiped with a towel.
Oilatum is an emulsion that is ideal for bathing babies. One full cap of the product is added to the volume of the baby bath, mixed with a hand and bathed with a soft sponge. After bathing, the emulsion is not washed off. It is enough just to get your baby's body wet with a towel.
Customer reviews
Almost 90% of the people who used the Oilatum bathing emulsion were satisfied with the product. Moreover, the result was equally good when using the emulsion for both adults and children. In their positive feedback, customers noted the following:
- "Oilatum" - an emulsion that really effectively removes any irritation on the skin;
- the product has a safe, hypoallergenic composition, which allows you to use it safely for bathing a baby;
- moisturizes the skin, makes it soft and soft to the touch;
- has a pleasant smell;
- softens water, makes swimming more enjoyable;
- the emulsion is easy to use, does not require additional rinsing after bathing;
- the skin becomes velvety, silky, without allergic spots.
However, not all buyers were satisfied with the Oilatum bathing agent. In negative reviews about the action of the emulsion, they note that after bathing in areas affected by allergies, burning sensation is felt, and the spots themselves are more and more spread on the skin.
Emulsion for bathing "Oilatum": price
In almost all reviews, buyers indicated the high cost of bathing emulsions as a disadvantage. In their opinion, the price of 260 rubles per bottle of 150 ml is more than overpriced, especially since if you use it only for bathing a child, it will last no more than 10 days.
However, Oilatum is an emulsion, which is also available in a volume of 500 ml. The price of one such bottle is 500 rubles, it will last much longer than 10 days. Buying a larger emulsion is much more profitable, especially since both adults and children can use the product.