For skin diseases, dermatologists recommend taking baths with a triactive emulsion for bathing "Emolium". This hygiene product can be used for medicinal purposes. It softens dry skin and saturates the epidermis with healthy fats. In addition, the emulsion helps get rid of itching and irritation. How to use the drug? And what are the indications for its use? We will consider these issues in the article.
Composition and effect on the skin
The triactive bath emulsion "Emolium" consists of special ingredients, which are called emollients in cosmetology. These are natural substances that have the following combined effect on the skin:
- protective;
- restorative;
- moisturizing.
The composition of the emulsion includes the following emollients:
- Wax from barley pulp extract (Stimu-Tex). This substance disinfects the skin, relieves itching, and also relieves inflammation.
- Undecanol (Alchem). It is a fatty alcohol, which is part of the esters of plants. It has a pronounced anti-seborrheic effect.
- Shea butter and shea butter (shea butter). Essential vegetable oils contribute to the formation of a protective film of lipids on the skin. This protects the epidermis from dehydration and damage.
- Avocado Oil Saturates the skin with beneficial lipids, and also prevents excessive evaporation of water from the skin.
- Caprylic and capric triglycerides. These components compensate for the lack of fat in dry skin and retain water in the deeper layers of the epidermis.
- Polydocanol It is a fatty alcohol that moisturizes the epidermis and has a slight analgesic effect.
All of the above components complement and enhance the action of each other. Such a combined composition is especially useful for dry skin types.
The emulsion is poured into 200 ml vials. It is a liquid with a pleasant aroma.
This drug can be purchased at pharmacy chains, however, it most likely does not apply to medicines, but to hygiene products. It is produced by the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi Aventis. The emulsion is part of the line of triactive drugs. This is the name of Emolium brand products, which can be used not only for hygienic, but also for medicinal purposes.
Indications and contraindications
Instructions for use emulsion "Emolium" recommends the use of the drug to people with increased dry skin. It contains substances that make up for the lack of lipids in the epidermis.
The use of the emulsion is also indicated for the following dermatological diseases:
- eczema
- atopic dermatitis;
- seborrhea;
- ichthyosis;
- psoriasis.
The use of a triactive emulsion will be a good complement to the main treatment. This hygiene product can be used as part of complex drug therapy. It does not interact with other local preparations for the treatment of skin diseases.
The triactive emulsion for bathing "Emolium" refers to safe means. It consists of natural ingredients and is not contraindicated even to newborn children and pregnant women.
This hygiene product should not be used only for allergic reactions to any of its ingredients. Also, the emulsion is not recommended for oily skin, since the composition of the drug includes many lipids.
Unwanted effects
The use of a triactive emulsion for bathing "Emolium" very rarely causes unwanted effects. However, in people with increased sensitivity to plant essential oils, allergies cannot be ruled out. If, after taking a bath with an emulsion, spots on the skin and itching appear, it is urgently necessary to rinse off the drug and in the future refuse to use it. However, such reactions are extremely rare.
Application rules
The emulsion is used for hygiene procedures. It is necessary to fill the bathtub halfway with water, and then add the necessary amount of the drug to it:
- adults - 1 measuring cap (30 ml);
- children - 1/2 measuring cap (15 ml).
An emulsion bath is taken for 15 minutes. Then you need to wipe the body dry and treat the skin with a softening cream.
Storage and price
The emulsion vial should be stored at a temperature of no more than +25 degrees. This tool remains valid for 2 years.
The cost of the drug in pharmacies is from 750 to 1100 rubles. This hygiene product can be purchased without a prescription, however, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist before using it.
Reviews
Patients respond positively to the use of emulsion. After a course of therapeutic baths, the skin became softer and moisturized. Gradually, itching, inflammation and other manifestations of skin pathologies disappeared. In addition, patients note a pleasant aroma of the drug. The reviews do not report any negative reactions to this drug.
It can be concluded that the triactive emulsion is an effective drug. It reduces the unpleasant manifestations of skin pathologies and accelerates recovery or achievement of stable remission.