How should emollients be used?
How should emollients be used?
Emollients form the basis of dry skin management, including eczema. They should be applied generously and regularly to maintain the skin.
As a guide:
- Use 250-500g per week for children10
- Use 500g plus per week for adults10
- Apply gently in the direction of the hair growth
- Apply after bathing while water is still trapped in the skin, for extra hydration11
pH balance
- Some emollients have the ability to regulate the skin pH, bringing it back to an ideal acidic level of 5.0 to 5.5
- REMEMBER: the skin microbiome is at its optimal balance when the pH is 5.5
