Emollients.pptx

Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture.
Emollients are often used to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis.
Emollients are available as:
Lotions – good for hairy or damaged areas of skin (such as weeping eczema) as they are thin and spread easily, but they're not very moisturising
Sprays – good for hard-to-reach areas and for sore or infected skin that shouldn't be touched; quickly absorbed
Creams – good for daytime use as they're not very greasy and are absorbed quickly
Ointments – good for very dry, thickened skin and for night-time use as they are greasy, thick and very moisturising; they're usually free of preservatives so are suitable for sensitive skin, but they shouldn't be used on weeping eczema
Bath Oils and Shower Products
Soap Substitutes
Leave-on emollients
Emollient lotions, sprays, creams and ointments should be applied directly to the skin. They should be smoothed, not rubbed, into the skin gently and in the same direction that your hair grows, to help prevent hair follicles from getting blocked. 
They can be used to replace lost moisture whenever your skin feels dry or tight. They are very safe and you can't overuse them.
You may need to experiment with different emollients or try a combination. For example, you may decide to use a cream during the day and an ointment at night.
Leave-on emollients
Emollient lotions, sprays, creams and ointments should be applied directly to the skin. They should be smoothed, not rubbed, into the skin gently and in the same direction that your hair grows, to help prevent hair follicles from getting blocked. 
They can be used to replace lost moisture whenever your skin feels dry or tight. They are very safe and you can't overuse them.
You may need to experiment with different emollients or try a combination. For example, you may decide to use a cream during the day and an ointment at night.
Leave-on emollients
Emollient lotions, sprays, creams and ointments should be applied directly to the skin. They should be smoothed, not rubbed, into the skin gently and in the same direction that your hair grows, to help prevent hair follicles from getting blocked. 
They can be used to replace lost moisture whenever your skin feels dry or tight. They are very safe and you can't overuse them.
You may need to experiment with different emollients or try a combination. For example, you may decide to use a cream during the day and an ointment at night.
Leave-on emollients
Emollient lotions, sprays, creams and ointments should be applied directly to the skin. They should be smoothed, not rubbed, into the skin gently and in the same direction that your hair grows, to help prevent hair follicles from getting blocked. 
They can be used to replace lost moisture whenever your skin feels dry or tight.

1. Emollients 1 Prepared by: Ms. Kajal Pradhan Assistant professor M.Pharm . (Pharmaceutics)

2. Emollien ts Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture . Emollients are often used to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as  eczema ,  psoriasis . Eczema Psoriasis: A reddish, scaly rash Emollients 2

3. 3 What are Emollients?

4. Types of emollients Emollients are available as : L otions  – good for hairy or damaged areas of skin (such as weeping eczema) as they are thin and spread easily, but they're not very moisturising Sprays  – good for hard-to-reach areas and for sore or infected skin that shouldn't be touched; quickly absorbed Creams  – good for daytime use as they're not very greasy and are absorbed quickly 4

5. 5 Ointments  – good for very dry, thickened skin and for night-time use as they are greasy, thick and very moisturising; they're usually free of preservatives so are suitable for sensitive skin, but they shouldn't be used on weeping eczema Bath Oils and Shower Products Soap Substitutes

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7. How to use emollients Leave-on emollients Emollient lotions, sprays, creams and ointments should be applied directly to the skin. They should be smoothed, not rubbed, into the skin gently and in the same direction that your hair grows, to help prevent hair follicles from getting blocked.  They can be used to replace lost moisture whenever your skin feels dry or tight. They are very safe and you can't overuse them. You may need to experiment with different emollients or try a combination. For example, you may decide to use a cream during the day and an ointment at night. 7

8. 8 Soap substitutes (emollient wash products ): Mix a small amount of soap substitute in the palm of your hand with a little warm water and spread it over damp or dry skin. Rinse and pat the skin dry, being careful not to rub it. You can use soap substitutes for handwashing , showering or in the bath. They don't foam like normal soap but are just as effective at cleaning the skin. If your skin stings after using an emollient wash product and doesn't settle after rinsing, ask your pharmacist to recommend a different soap substitute.

9. When to apply emollients Emollients can be applied as often as you like to keep the skin well moisturised and in good condition. Ideally , this should be done at least three or four times a day. It's especially important to regularly apply an emollient to your hands and face, as they're exposed to the elements more than any other part of your body . 9

10. 10 Certain activities, such as swimming or gardening, can irritate the skin. It may help to apply an emollient before doing these. It's a good idea to protect babies' hands and cheeks with an emollient before meal times to stop them getting sore from food and drink. Emollients are best applied after washing your hands, taking a bath or showering because this is when the skin most needs moisture. The emollient should be applied as soon as you have patted your skin dry to ensure it is properly absorbed.

11. 11 Example of Emollient

12. 12 Moisturizing action : This is the most vital action by which they increase the water content of the SC. Hydration smoothes the skin surface by flattening the “valleys” between the skin contour ridges. It also makes the skin surface soft, more extensible, and pliable. The moisturizing action of emollients is evident maximum 30 min–1 h after their use and usually lasts for 4 h . Anti-inflammatory action: Many moisturizers inhibit the production of proinflammatory prostanoids by blocking cyclooxygenase activity thus have a soothing effect on inflamed skin Application

13. 13 Antimitotic action: Moisturizers containing mineral oils have low-grade antimitotic action on the epidermis and thus are useful in inflammatory dermatosis like psoriasis, where there is increased epidermal mitotic activity. Antipruritic action: Emollients down regulate the cytokines thus reducing the itching. Furthermore, cooling effect following evaporation of water from the skin surface after using water based moisturizers has antipruritic effect

14. 14 Photo protective action: These days' sunscreens with variable sun protection factor are incorporated in the moisturizers providing additional sun protection Miscellaneous actions: Quality of life improvement: Having a smooth and hydrated skin plays a good role in our social life and psychological satisfaction Antimicrobial action: Act against skin surface microbes Wound healing: Hyaluronic acid is known to play a role.

15. Safety advice when using emollients Keep away from fire, flames and cigarettes when using paraffin-based emollients . Dressings and clothing soaked with the ointment can be easily ignited . Use a clean spoon or spatula to remove emollients from a pot or tub . This reduces the risk of infections from contaminated pots . 15

16. 16 Take care of slipping when using emollients in a bath or shower, or on a tiled floor . Protect the floor with a non-slip mat, towel or sheet. Wearing protective gloves, wash your bath or shower after with hot water and washing up liquid, then dry with a kitchen towel. Never use more than the recommended amount of bath additive . It may cause skin irritation if the concentration is too high, particularly when used with antiseptic bath oils. Be careful of using aqueous cream . It can cause burning, stinging, itching and redness for some people, especially children with atopic eczema. Read more  information about the safety of aqueous cream  on the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) website.

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