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Aqua Glycolic Cream is a moisturizer or emollient that is an important part of a treatment plan for people with psoriasis or dry skin. The ingredients of aqua glycolic cream include creams, ointments, moisturizers, and a host of other products that primarily help prevent skin from drying out, while providing additional skin health benefits.
1. What is aqua glycolic cream?
Aqua glycolic cream acts as an emollient, a hydrating treatment that is applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate the skin. They cover the skin with a protective film to keep moisture on the skin. The primary use of moisturizers is to soften the skin, often used to help control dry, itchy, or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and ichthyosis. At the same time, moisturizer helps prevent inflammatory plaques and acute flare-ups of these conditions.
2. How to use aqua glycolic cream
Aqua glycolic cream can act as a lotion, good for damaged or hairy areas (such as eczema - pus draining from damaged areas).
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Emollients are best applied after washing hands, bathing or showering as this is when the skin needs moisture the most. To use, the patient can apply directly to the skin as a thin primer and spread over an area of the skin. The medicine should be applied evenly, without rubbing, gently into the skin in the direction of hair growth. This helps prevent the hair follicles from becoming blocked.
At this point, the aqua glycolic cream will create a protective skin barrier to lock in moisture. In some cases products have added ingredients to relieve itching or prevent infection.
Your doctor or pharmacist will advise you on which emollient will work best for your particular skin condition. Sometimes, a person may also have to try several different emollients to find the one that works best for their own skin.
Aqua glycolic cream or emollients in general can be purchased from pharmacies without a prescription. However, if your skin condition is severe, see a dermatologist for more specialized treatment.
If a person needs to use an emollient regularly, it is advisable to keep a small amount of emollient in small jars placed in various locations such as at home, school or work. This product can be used to replace lost moisture whenever skin feels dry or cracked. They are very safe and cannot be abused.
Besides, a person may need to experiment with different emollients or try combinations. For example, it may be decided to use a cream during the day and an ointment at night.
3. Notes when using aqua glycolic cream
Aqua glycolic cream in particular or emollients, moisturizers can sometimes cause skin reactions, such as:
Causes a burning or stinging sensation that does not subside after a few days of treatment - usually due to a reaction to a certain ingredient in an emollient this number, talk to your doctor to find a way to fix it and find another suitable product to replace it.
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4. Safety tips for using moisturizing and emollient products
Keep away from fire, flammable substances and cigarette butts. Clothing or bedding that has come in contact with the emollient can easily catch fire. Washing fabrics at high temperatures can reduce softener build-up, but does not completely remove it.
Use a cleaning spatula to remove the emollient from the basin or tub, reducing the risk of a blocked flow.
Be careful not to slip when using the emollient in the bath or shower, or on tiled floors. Protect the floor with an anti-slip mat, towel or sheet. Wear protective gloves, rinse the bath or shower afterwards with hot water and laundry detergent, then dry with a kitchen towel.
Be careful when using water-based creams as they can cause burning, stinging, itching and redness for some people, especially children with atopic eczema.
In short, aqua glycolic cream works to smooth and soften rough skin by moisturizing; It also helps repair cracks in the skin barrier, thereby preventing water loss. While emollients are good for most skin types, people with naturally very oily skin need to be careful when using them, as these products contain a lot of oil, which can lead to clogged pores and breakouts. , should consult experts to make the right choice.
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Reference sources: byrdie.com, nhs.uk, webmd.com
