In order to protect the healthy or diseased skin from external influences. This, for example, in eczema, burns, an extremely dry skin or in other cases where the barrier function of the skin is disturbed.
In order to protect the healthy or diseased skin from external influences. This, for example, in eczema, burns, an extremely dry skin or in other cases where the barrier function of the skin is disturbed.
The white petrolatum belongs to the group of oily, hydrophobic ointment bases. These are lipogelen who, because of their highly occlusive effect, be used to protect the healthy or diseased skin from external influences.
The lipogelen can absorb only a very small amount of water and are used for the processing of substances which are not or little penetrate into the skin.
The consistency of the ointment base insures the occlusive effect and assists in restoring the barrier function of the skin.
- Brands
- Fagron.
- Type of product
- Matériau de base
Method *:
For processing into a preparation, the molten white petrolatum always be in a dish at a temperature of about 60 ° C. Afterwards, allow to cool and make up to final weight. Homogenize.
* Therapeutic Magistral Formulary, 2010 edition