Ingredients

The ingredients of emollients do vary however, most will have some quantity of lipids in them. Lipid is a broad term to describe fats, waxes and oils. Lipids are combined with other ingredients to produce emollients1.

EPIMAX® Original Cream

• White soft paraffin2
  – Forms a protective barrier on the skin surface
  – Used as a moisturiser in dry skin conditions
  – Leaves a layer of oil that prevents water from evaporating from the skin surface
• Liquid paraffin3
  – Forms a film on the skin to act as a barrier to prevent evaporation of the skin’s natural moisture
  – This barrier protects against environmental irritants, such as: allergens, toxins and bacteria
  – Locks in moisture
  – Helps prevent skin itching

EPIMAX® Oatmeal Cream

• Isopropyl Palmitate & Liquid Paraffin4
  – Smoothes, softens and moisturises dry skin
  – Locks in moisture
• White Soft Paraffin2
  – Forms a protective barrier on the skin’s surface
  – Leave a layer of oil on the skin to prevents water from evaporating its surface
• Glycerin5
  – To retain moisture in the skin
  – To improve skin softness
• Colloidal Oatmeal6
  – To provide a protective barrier against irritants
  – Soothing and protective
  – Anti-inflammatory agent to relieve itch and irritation

EPIMAX® ExCetra Cream

• Light Liquid Paraffin7
  – To replace lost skin oils
• White Soft Paraffin2
  – To form a protective barrier on the skin surface
• Glycerin5
  – To retain moisture in the skin
  – Improve skin softness
  – Classified as a humectant, which slows water from evaporating
  – Helps to keep the skin hydrated.

EPIMAX® Isomol Gel

• Isopropyl Myristate8
  – As a moisturiser, it helps to strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier
  – Helps the skin stay hydrated by reducing moisture loss
• Liquid Paraffin3
  – Forms a film on the skin that acts as a barrier to prevent evaporation of the skin’s natural moisture
  – This barrier protects against environmental irritants, such as allergens, toxins and bacteria
  – Locks in moisture
  – Helps prevent skin itching

EPIMAX® Ointment

• Liquid paraffin9
  – Forms a film on the skin that acts as a barrier to help prevent evaporation of the skin’s natural moisture
  – This barrier helps with itching
  – Protects against environmental irritants, such as: allergens, toxins and bacteria.
  – Locks in moisture
  – Helps to prevent skin itching
• Yellow soft paraffin10
  – Provides a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin
  – Restores the skin’s smoothness, softness and flexibility by helping to retain moisture
• Cetomacrogol emulsifying wax11
  – Keeps the oil and water from separating

EPIMAX® Paraffin-Free Ointment

• Plant derived hydrogenated Castor Oil12
  – Anti-inflammatory properties help to calm and soothe sensitive skin
  – Anti-microbial properties help to protect and keep bacteria at bay
  – Is hydrating and traps moisture into the skin
  – Restores the skin’s natural moisture balance
  – It won’t congest or irritate sensitive skin