Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

QV Gentle Wash
Emollient washes & shower preparations Ego Pharmaceuticals

QV Gentle Wash

A soap-free, foaming liquid wash. Formulated for use on dry and sensitive skin, it is pH balanced, fragrance free, lanolin free, colour free, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, dermatologically and Ophthalmologist tested. Doesn't strip away natural oils on the skin and is suitable for washing hair to help manage dry or sensitive scalps. Contains glycerin: attracts and retains water to support hydration while cleansing.

Indications

For cleansing dry skin, as it contains a high moisturiser concentration. Helps manage the symptoms of dry, itchy skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, xerosis and ichthyosis by aiding moisture retention in the skin. Mild enough for the face, and suitable for the entire body.

Contraindications

Sensitivity to any of the ingredients of QV preparations.

Price

  • 250ml, £4.06
  • 500ml, £5.60

Emollient washes & shower preparations

All Emollient washes & shower preparations
Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel and Doublebase Emollient Wash Gel
Dermal Laboratories

Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel and Doublebase Emollient Wash Gel

Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel and Doublebase Emollient Wash Gel are designed to deliver emollient ingredients into the stratum corneum when gently applied to areas of dry skin. They are relatively non-greasy, despite their high oil content. The oily ingredients, isopropyl myristate and liquid paraffin, encourage rehydration and softening of dry skin by forming an occlusive barrier within the skin surface, which reduces drying resulting from evaporation of water diffusing from the underlying layers. Both products are suitable for use as a soap substitute owing to the presence of a non-ionic emulsifier (cetomacrogol)

E45 Wash Cream
Reckitt Benckiser

E45 Wash Cream

E45 Wash Cream is an emollient soap substitute that is clinically proven to wash dry and itchy skin conditions

Eucerin Urea Repair Plus 5% Urea Body Wash
Beiersdorf

Eucerin Urea Repair Plus 5% Urea Body Wash

A gentle cleanser that will not wash away the skin’s natural protective barrier. It is enriched with moisturising Urea and Lactate to soothe dry to very dry skin.

Eucerin Urea Repair Plus Urea Shower Foam
Beiersdorf

Eucerin Urea Repair Plus Urea Shower Foam

Contains urea, NMF, glycerin, mild surfactants and skin-soothing perfume. For gentle yet effective rub-free cleansing with a soft foam texture. Allergen and sensitiser ingredient-free soothing scent with anti-inflammatory properties.

Oilatum Shower Gel
Thornton & Ross

Oilatum Shower Gel

A moisturising shower gel that soothes and conditions the skin, relieving it from itching and dryness.

Unguentum M Cream
Almirall

Unguentum M Cream

An emollient white soft paraffin-based cream.