When the skin is healthy it forms a barrier between the body and the external environment. This barrier is very effective at keeping water or moisture in the skin and keeping irritants out. If the skin barrier is damaged or there is a change in the structure of the skin that affects the barrier properties, moisture in the skin is lost and the outer layer of the skin becomes dry.
Dry skin can become itchy and can let in irritants or allergens which can cause inflammation.
Inflamed skin can also be a sign pointing to a number of medical skin conditions, including various types of eczema, and psoriasis.
If you are worried about inflamed, dry skin you should contact your GP, nurse or local pharmacist who will be able to give you advice.
Humectants are substances that attract water. Humectants help to hold water in the skin to reduce dryness. Some emollients contain added humectants, such as glycerol and urea, which are examples of naturally occurring humectants.
Adex Gel is available in both 500g pump packs and 100g tubes.
Adex Gel can be purchased from many independent pharmacies throughout Ireland. Ask your pharmacist for Adex Gel by name. If it is not in stock, your pharmacy staff should be able to order it in for you. Adex Gel is available in 100g tubes and 500g pump dispensers.
Adex Gel contains: Carbomer, glycerol, isopropyl myristate, liquid paraffin, nicotinamide, phenoxyethanol, sorbitan laurate, trolamine and purified water.
Adex Gel is free from topical steroids, SLS, perfumes and parabens.
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