Emulsiderm Emollient is an antimicrobial and emollient (softening and moisturising) treatment for dry and problem skin. • It is for use in two ways: – for adding to your bath water – as a leave-on application, by application directly to the skin • It helps to treat and prevent dry and itchy (pruritic) skin conditions, especially eczema and dermatitis. • All age groups can use Emulsiderm Emollient, including babies. • There are two types of active ingredient in this product: – Benzalkonium chloride is an antimicrobial. This helps to: – combat bacteria present on your skin that can make eczema worse – prevent infection caused by scratching itchy skin. – Liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate are emollients which help to; – soften, moisturise and protect your skin by trapping moisture in the skin and restoring the normal protective function of the skin – prevent the skin-drying and irritant effects that can be caused by washing and bathing and by the soaps, foaming additives and fragrances used in ordinary skin cleansing products. • This product can be used in addition to any other emollients or treatments your doctor or pharmacist may have given or prescribed for you to treat your dry skin condition.