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Advantages: saves going to the docs Disadvantages: only suitable for mild irritations
over the counter. I decided to try them first.
I used HC 45 and it seemed to work so this is what I am going to review.
HC 45 contains the active ingredient hydrocortisone which is used to reduce inflammation. Inflammation happens due to irritation of the skin, and is caused by the release of various substances that are important in the immune system. These substances cause blood vessels to widen, resulting in the irritated area becoming red, swollen, itchy and painful.
When hydrocortisone is applied to the skin it apparently works by acting inside the skin cells to decrease the inflamation reducing the itchiness etc. This is why it should not be used long term as it can cause the skin to thin.
HC 45 can also be used on insect bites, but in any case it recommends that it is not used for more than seven consecutive days.
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Advantages: Moisturises, Nourishes, Smoothens, Softens, Good value for money Disadvantages: If you like products with some sort of scent, this is not one of them
I started using E45 when a friend of mine had it when we were still in school and prone to all sorts of pimples during our teens:)
I have since continued using it (albeit on and off) as I felt the product really worked and is very effective on dry skin.
E45 Dermatological cream comes in various sized all-white jars with the words E45 in white within a big blue caption and you cannot miss it on the shelves with other skin care products.
You can get E45 in most Boots and Superdrug stores and pharmacies or supermarkets; It retails from about £2.50 for the smaller sized jar to £6 for the larger 500ml jars, you can get some of those with pumps too for easy application.
The product itself is a white cream with a smooth texture, it has no fragrance and is unperfumed and hypo-allergenic.
E45 contains 'Water, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate ...
Advantages: Really is a wonder product Disadvantages: None
E45 is another wonder product as are many other products manufactured by Boots.
Boots developed E45 many years ago, it was approximately the 1950?s when it was developed and it is still their own product to this day and is manufactured on a daily basis so it is still doing very well.
Crookes Healthcare is a division owned by Boots Healthcare International and they manufacture E45 under this division, along with other massive brands such as Nurofen, Clearasil and Optrex.
E45 comes in a variety of products, ranging from lotions, hand creams, body washes and the actual E45 cream itself. All of the products are used for the same purpose, to soothe, soften and relieve dry and sensitive skin conditions.
E45 is available in a variety of sizes ranging from a 50g tube, a 125g screw top tub or a 500g pump action tub. The 500g tubs are ...
