"Emolium" for newborns and older children

In childhood, skin often suffers from various external stimuli, reacting to them with dryness, redness, peeling, itching and other unpleasant symptoms.

To cope with such problems, you can use the funds called "Emolium", which are produced by the well-known corporation Sanofi. This is a line of creams, emulsions, shampoos and gels, divided into three series depending on the action and composition - basic, tri-active and special.

The basis of any Emolium products are cosmetic products called emollients, which gave the name to such preparations. They are designed specifically for the care of very dry, itchy or irritated skin.

The action of such components is aimed at:

• sufficient moisture;
• skin softening;
• replenishment in the skin structure of lipids and amino acids;
• elasticity recovery;
• elimination of itching, redness and dryness.

The following products are included in the basic line of Emolium.

• Creamwhich is recommended and lubricate the skin of the face, and process the whole body. It contains components with a moisturizing effect (urea and sodium hyaluronate), to which were added triglycerides and macadamia nut oil, as well as shea butter (shea tree). In one tube is 75 ml of a white, creamy mass.
• Emulsion for bodyIt is convenient to apply on a large area of ​​skin. Its active ingredients are the same as in the body cream described above, but the consistency of the product is lighter, due to which the product is easily distributed over the skin and absorbs quickly. One tube contains the drug in a volume of 200 ml.
• The emulsion applied during daily bathing of the child. It includes paraffin oil, triglycerides and healthy oils derived from avocados, shea nuts and macadamia nuts. It is sold in vials containing 200 ml of funds.
• Cream gelwhich should wash the child instead of soap, so as not to destroy the natural lipid film on the skin, but at the same time clean the surface. The composition of this tool contains shea butter, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin and triglycerides from corn oil, as well as a special complex of Arlasilk to reduce itching and inflammation, panthenol and macadamia oil. The gel is a translucent whitish mass, placed in a 200 ml vial.

All products from the basic series are hypoallergenic. In addition, they do not contain aromatic additives, parabens and dyes. The special line "Emolium" also includes 4 different products.

• Cream. This product is ideal for treating small areas of skin, such as cheeks or hands. It is presented in the same volume as the cream from the base series (75 ml in one tube) and contains almost the same active compounds. The only difference is the higher percentage of such substances and the presence of the Arlasilk complex, which is obtained from borage.
• Emulsion for body care. It is sold in a 200 ml tube and contains the same components as a special cream, but it has a consistency, and therefore is in demand for application to extensive areas of the skin.
• Moisturizing shampoo. Its formula provides gentle care for very dry or inflamed skin and does not provoke the formation of excess sebum. Among the active ingredients of the shampoo is panthenol and betaine. The product is sold in bottles of 200 ml.
• The emulsion, which is designed specifically for the care of the scalp. It helps to cope with dryness and crusts thanks to dexpanthenol, a complex of amino acids and a special moisturizing factor NMF. One pack contains 100 ml of this product.

In the triactive series "Emolium" presented only two names. One of them is a cream that is sold in tubes of 50 ml. Its components moisturize and nourish the skin for a long time, and also have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action. Among them are rapeseed oil, panthenol, triglycerides and sodium hyaluronate, as well as two patented complex - Stimu-Tex (it is obtained from barley kernels) and Evosina Na2GP (it is extracted from lichen).

The second product of this series is bathing emulsion. One bottle contains 200 ml of this product, among the active ingredients of which there are useful oils and triglycerides. The composition of the emulsion also includes polidocanol, Stimu-Tex complex and Alchem ​​substance with antipruritic, anti-inflammatory and bacteriostatic effects.

Most types of "Emolium" is allowed from birth, as these care products do not harm the delicate skin of the newborn.

The “Emolium” products from the base series are recommended for everyday skin care for babies, especially if they are sensitive or very dry. They are also indicated if the child has atopic dermatitis, seborrhea, or another chronic skin disorder during remission. Since the composition of drugs that are presented in the triactive and special series, more saturated, such funds are prescribed during exacerbations of various skin diseases, such as eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis or atopic dermatitis.

In addition, they are in demand for the treatment of the skin in the event of exposure to frost, wind and other external damaging factors, as well as prickly heat or diaper rash. The triactive series is also recommended for use at risk of bacterial infection.

Any of the funds "Emolium" can cause allergies, because among the contraindications for the use of such cosmetics point out individual intolerance. If, after lubricating the skin or bathing, the child has any symptoms of an allergic reaction, the further use of Emolium should be abandoned.

There are no other contraindications for the use of these products, but such creams and emulsions are predominantly well tolerated.

• Creams "Emolium" from the base, as well as from the triactive and special series, lubricates the skin of the baby once or twice a day. The tool is applied to the cleaned surface and is recommended for treatment after bathing.
• Body emulsions also applied to the cleansed skin with a thin layer. The best time to use such products is after washing.

• Using cream gel for washing or washing away skin needs to be wetted with water. Pour some gel into your hand, gently rub it on wet skin, and then wash it with water. Next, clean skin should be gently dried with a towel, but not rub it.
• Bathing emulsions poured into a filled baby bath in a dose of 15 ml per procedure (half a measuring cup). Other means of washing when using this type of "Emolium" is not needed. After bathing, crumbs should be rinsed with water and then gently dried with a towel.

• Before using shampoo It is necessary to wet the scalp and hair, then put a little money on the hands and gently distribute it on the baby's head. Rinse your hair with water, then dry it a little with a towel.
• Emulsion from a special series designed for dry scalp, should be used after washing. In a small amount of it is applied to the skin and spread over the entire surface with massaging movements. To wash off such a tool is not required.

Any of the products of the line "Emolium" can be easily purchased at pharmacies, as you do not need to take a prescription from a doctor for such cosmetics. The price of "Emolium" primarily depends on the type of funds. For example, one bottle of emulsion for bathing from the base series costs 700-800 rubles, and the packaging of a special emulsion - 1000-1100 rubles.

The shelf life of drugs is 24 or 30 months and is marked on the package. While it has not expired, Emolium is recommended to be stored at room temperature in a place where the product will be inaccessible to children.

Approximately 80-90% of reviews of "Emolium" - positive. Especially praise the emulsion for the body and bathing, calling such tools effective and safe. According to moms, these drugs soften the skin well and moisturize it, thereby helping to deal with various skin problems.

The disadvantages of "Emolium" most often include the high cost of such cosmetics, which is why sometimes you have to look for cheaper products.

If for some reason it is impossible to use "Emolium", such analogs.

• "Bepanten." The main ingredient of this cream or ointment is dexpanthenol, which can effectively treat minor skin lesions and inflammations. The drug is approved from birth and is often used for prevention diaper rash, prickly heat or cracks.
• "Skin cap". The composition of this cream includes zinc pyrithione, due to which it not only eliminates inflammation, but also affects bacteria and fungi. The tool is discharged to children older than a year, if they have identified psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis and other indications. It is also produced in the form of an aerosol and shampoo.
• "Sudokrem." Such a preparation based on zinc oxide, which also contains benzyl benzoate, lanolin, benzyl cinnamate and benzyl alcohol, is effective in irritation and inflammation of the skin. The cream is used from birth in the treatment of diaper dermatitis, scratches, sunburn, acne, bruises and so on. Since it forms a protective film on the treated surface, Sudocrem is used prophylactically.
• "Elidel." The effect of this cream on the inflammatory process in the skin is caused by pimecrolimus. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of allergic skin diseases from the age of three months.

About the experience of using emulsion for bathing "Emolium", see the following video.