Yellow Soft Paraffin BP (Petroleum Jelly), 15g, Pack of 2

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Although this doesn’t cause issues to the skin, the use of bleach and heating the product to combine the two is not good for the environment. This is because of the nasty fumes that bleach gives off and adds into the air that we breathe. At a time when global warming is a bigger issue than ever, we asked the question: Is the bleaching of the product to purely alter the appearance worth the impact on the environment? Our answer is no. Therefore we have created our take on Petroleum Jelly, called Veil Yellow Soft Paraffin. An unbleached product that is excellent for a wide range of skin conditions Gupta, A.K. & Skinner, A.R. (2004) “ Management of diaper dermatitis.” International Journal of Dermatology, vol. 43, pp. 830-834. Blume-Peytavi, U., Cork, M., Faergermann, J., Szczapa, J., Vanaclocha, F. & Gelmetti, C. (2009) “ Bathing and cleansing in newborns from day 1 to first year of life: recommendations from a European round table meeting.” Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, vol. 23, pp. 751-759. The occurrence and severity can be influenced by; age of the infant, volume, consistency and frequency of stooling, diet, medication, underlying disease, existing skin conditions, poor hygiene etc (Longhi et al 1992, Dorko et al 2003, Coughlin et al 1, 2014). Maxwell, J. & Sinclair, D. (2012) “ Treatment of moisture related lesions in children.” Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation trust, London, UK. Poster presentation- European Wound Management Association Conference 2012

AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream, a light, paraffin-free emollient which has all the benefits of colloidal oat including protecting and restoring the skin barrier, soothing the itch, irritation and redness associated with dry skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, as well as having humectant properties and maintaining the skin’s normal pH. As well as being a moisturiser it can also be used as an effective soap substitute, to prevent the skin from drying out further. Adam, R., Schnetz, B., Mathey, P., Pericoi, M. & de Prost, Y. (2009) “ Clinical demonstration of skin mildness and suitability for sensitive infant skin of a new baby wipe.” Pediatric Dermatology, vol. 26(5), pp. 506-513. Hold the tube between the thumb and middle finger of the other hand, turn the tube upside down near to the eye, try not to touch the eye with the nozzle. Siaw-Sakyi, V. & Mohammed, L. (2012) “ Use of the Proshield system on damaged skin across an acute setting.” Guy’s & St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. Poster presentation. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Pregnancy and breastfeedingRowe, J., McCall, E. & Kent, B. (2008) “ Clinical effectiveness of barrier preparations in the prevention and treatment of nappy dermatitis in infants and preschool children of nappy age.” International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, vol. 6, pp. 3-23.

Moisturisers are helpful for all dry skin conditions, particularly eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out. Used regularly they help restore the skin's smoothness, softness and flexibility by helping the skin retain moisture. They should be applied frequently, particularly before or after washing, to prevent the skin drying out.Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine. Apply enough pressure to the tube to release a thin line of ointment, or as directed by your doctor. Coughlin, C., Frieden, I. and Eichenfield, L. (2014) Clinical Approaches to Skin Cleansing of the Diaper Area: Practice and Challenges. Pediatric Dermatology. [Online] Vol.31, pp.1-4.

Replace the outer cap on the container, trying not to touch the applicator tip with anything, including the eye or your fingers. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.Yellow soft paraffin as a single ingredient is only available generically (ie without a brand name). Further reading Dorko, E., Viragova, S., Pilipcinec, E. And Tkacikova, L. (2003) “ Candida- Agent of the Diaper Dermatitis?” Folia Microbiol, vol 48(3), pp. 385-388.