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Perfectil® Original
Item code: 30s 32-632-90
Uses: The UK's No.1 skin, hair and nails supplement.
Features and benefits: Formulated to nourish from the inside with an expert and comprehensive formula containing over 20 vitamins and nutrients
- Contains riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3) and biotin, which contribute to the maintenance of normal skin
- Also contains minerals selenium and zinc which contribute to the maintenance of normal hair and nails
- The comprehensive formula replaces other Perfectil® supplements and multivitamins
- Directions for use: take one tablet per day with your main meal.
This product is a food supplement and does not replace a healthy balanced diet. It is not a treatment option for skin conditions.
Eucerin® Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm
Item code: 43-577-60
Uses: Clinically proven to hydrate and support skin regeneration, while conditioning and moisturising the skin.
Features and benefits: Water-free, paraffin-based formulation creates a semi-permeable protective barrier over the skin, keeping the damaged skin moist and supporting regeneration
- Contains panthenol, a derivative of vitamin B5, to condition and bisabolol to smooth skin. These are clinically proven to support the skin's normal functions
- Also contains glycerin to moisturise
- Formulation is suitable for use on babies from three months old.
Eucerin® Dry Skin Intensive Lotion 10% w/w Urea Cutaneous Emulsion (GSL)
Item code: 26-381-42
Uses: Provides intensive moisturisation for the treatment of dry, itchy, flaky skin conditions including: atopic eczema, ichthyosis, hyperkeratosis and xeroderma.
Features and benefits: Intensive moisturising lotion formulated with 10% urea, which is a moisturiser naturally present in healthy skin
- Replaces the urea that is lost when the skin becomes dry
- Contains natural lipids that can help maintain the skin's natural moisture balance, keeping it smooth and supple.
Freederm® Gel (GSL)
Item code: 39-956-07
Uses: Clinically proven treatment for mild to moderate inflamed acne spots and pimples.
Features and benefits: Cooling translucent, fragrance-free topical gel
- Contains nicotinamide - a proven anti-inflammatory treatment for mild to moderate inflamed acne spots and pimples in all age groups
- Also contains clinically active vitamin B complex
- Reduces redness and inflammation
- Suitable for use by children and adults
- Directions for use: apply the gel twice daily after washing and drying the affected area
- See product pack and leaflet for additional information.
AVEENO® Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash
Item code: 81-032-16
Uses: A gentle cleanser for very dry itchy skin.
Features and benefits: Dermatologist-tested body wash that gently cleanses and soothes skin, without drying it out
- Leaves skin feeling soft, comfortable and moisturised
- Contains avenanthramides and colloidal oat
- Free from parabens, soaps and fragrances
- Suitable for the whole family
- Also suitable for people who may be prone to eczema
- Accepted by the National Eczema Association. €
€ The National Eczema Association name and logo are trademarks of the US National Eczema Association to whom Johnson & Johnson has paid a license fee.
Boots Pharmaceuticals Derma Care Hydrocortisone 1% Cream (P)
Item code: 59-199-08
Uses: For the treatment of mild to moderate eczema, allergic contact dermatitis (e.g. reactions to plants, cosmetics etc), irritant contact dermatitis (e.g. reactions to detergents) and reactions to insect bites.
Features and benefits: A corticosteroid cream that works by reducing redness, swelling and itching
- Suitable for adults and children aged 10 years and older
- Directions for use: apply a very small amount of cream on the affected area, once or twice a day for a maximum of seven days.
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Eucerin® Intensive Lotion 10% w/w Cutaneous Emulsion contains urea 10% w/w. Indications: For the treatment of ichthyosis, xeroderma (especially in the elderly), hyperkeratosis and other chronic dry skin conditions such as atopic eczema (dermatitis). Legal category: GSL. Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications and method of use can be found at http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/spcpil/documents/spcpil/con1531718501705.pdf. Marketing authorisation (MA) number: PL 14160/0004. Further information is available from Licence Holder: Beiersdorf UK Limited, 2010 Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham B37 7YS. Last revised: July 2018.

FREEDERM® GEL contains nicotinamide 4 % w/w. Indications: For the topical treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris. Legal category: GSL. Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications and method of use can be found at https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/ product/304. Marketing authorisation (MA) number: 00173/0187. Further information is available from Licence Holder: Diomed Developments Limited, Tatmore Place, Gosmore, Hitchin, Herts SG4 7QR. Last revised: January 2017.

Boots Pharmaceuticals Derma Care Hydrocortisone Cream 1% contains 1% micronized Hydrocortisone BP in a white water- miscible base. Indications: Hydrocortisone has topical anti-inflammatory activity of value in the treatment of irritant dermatitis, contact allergic dermatitis, insect bite reactions and mild to moderate eczema. Legal category: P. Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications and methods of use can be found at https://www.medicines.org.uk/ emc/medicine/24088. Product Licence (PL) Number: PL 04917/0019. Further information is available from Licence Holder: The Boots Company PLC,1 Thane Road West, Nottingham, NG2 3AA. Last revised: March 2010.