What is Cetraben Ointment?

Cetraben is a range of emollient products designed to help you manage problematic, dry and eczema-prone skin.

It's unique and balanced formulation helps to treat dry and eczema-prone skin by rehydrating and protecting it from irritants.

• Cetraben helps to relieve discomfort, reduces the itch and need to scratch it.
• Smoothes, moisturises and protects the skin.
• It's fragrance free.
• Cetraben is not tested on animals and does not contain any ingredients derived from animals.
• The first medicated skincare brand to have its research approved by the British Skin Foundation.
• Suitable for sufferers of all ages.

How to use Cetraben Ointment

• Apply to the skin as often as required or directed by your pharmacist or GP, to ensure continued hydration throughout the day. We recommend that you treat your skin as frequently as possible, or as a minimum at least twice a day.
• Apply liberally to the affected skin, as often as you feel the need to, ensuring that the area is well covered.
• Apply gently in the direction of hair growth until absorbed.
• Avoid rubbing the cream vigorously as this could trigger itching, creating more heat in the skin.
• Apply your emollient before and after your bath to protect your skin from dryness.
• Suitable for adults and children over 1 year. Children under 1 year should be treated under medical supervision.
• The product can be used as a bath additive: Melt about 4g (roughly a teaspoonful) of Cetraben ointment in hot water in a suitable container. Then add to the bath ensuring that the water has sufficiently cooled before getting in.

What does Cetraben Ointment contain

• White Soft Paraffin 35.0% w/w,
• Light Liquid Paraffin 45.0% w/w,
• Cetostearyl Alcohol,
• Polysorbate-60.