Emollients (Part 1) - A quick guide to emollients

In today’s episode, your expert hosts, Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson dive into a critical topic for anyone with a dry skin condition – emollients.  

Emollients are essential for managing dry skin conditions because they help restore the skin's moisture barrier, preventing water loss and providing a protective, soothing layer that keeps the skin hydrated and comfortable. But, they must be used correctly and that’s where these episodes on emollients come in... 

In this first of three episodes on this topic, you’ll gain an understanding of what exactly an emollient is, as well as guidance on what emollients are available to you, whilst diving into which ingredients can add additional benefits for your skin.  

Other key points covered include:  

• What the difference is between a simple and a sophisticated emollient
• Which emollients you should use as a soap substitute and which ones are ideal as a leave-on moisturiser
• Important safety tips, such as avoiding open flames with paraffin-based creams

Join us for a straightforward, informative guide to managing dry skin with the power of emollients. 

Thank you to our kind sponsor AproDerm, who provide a range of emollients designed for the management of dry skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis.  

Everyone’s skin is unique and what works for one person, may not work for another. That’s why AproDerm has developed the AproDerm Emollient Starter Pack. This pack contains all four of their emollients varying in their formulation, consistency and hydration, giving you the choice to find a routine which suits you.   

Find out more here.  

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We hope you find this podcast interesting and helpful. Please leave us a review or email info@aproderm.com with any feedback on this episode or suggestions on skin-related topics that you would like to hear about in future podcasts.  

The views expressed in this podcast are of Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson. Fontus Health has not influenced, participated, or been involved in the programme, materials, or delivery of educational content.