Doublebase Dry Skin Emollient 100g is a high-performance hydrogel emollient designed to relieve very dry, rough or eczema-prone skin in adults and children. This clear, non-greasy gel helps restore the skin’s natural barrier, reducing moisture loss and leaving skin feeling softer, smoother and more comfortable. People living with eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis, as well as those with chapped, flaky or irritated skin from environmental factors, can benefit from its intensive yet cosmetically elegant hydration. Clinical research shows that Doublebase significantly improves skin hydration and reduces transepidermal water loss compared with some standard emollients, while maintaining a low irritancy profile, which supports its use for sensitive and eczema-prone skin.

Key Features

• Effective dry skin relief: Provides long-lasting emollient action that helps relieve very dry, chapped and flaky skin, supporting everyday management of conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
• Clinically evaluated formulation: Hydrogel technology with isopropyl myristate, liquid paraffin and glycerol is clinically shown to improve hydration, reduce moisture loss and be well tolerated by most patients with dry skin conditions.
• Non-greasy, easily absorbed texture: Clear gel spreads smoothly, absorbs quickly and leaves less greasy residue than many traditional ointments, making regular use more convenient and cosmetically acceptable.

Is Doublebase Dry Skin Emollient suitable for eczema and other skin conditions?

Doublebase Dry Skin Emollient is suitable for dry skin conditions including eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis, as it helps restore the skin’s barrier and reduce dryness and flakiness. Emollients like Doublebase are widely recommended as a core part of managing these chronic conditions.

Does Doublebase Dry Skin Emollient contain steroids or fragrance?

Doublebase Dry Skin Emollient does not contain topical steroids, perfumes, colourings, SLS, parabens or MI preservatives, so it focuses purely on moisturising and barrier support without added active drugs. This makes it a suitable choice when you want an emollient-only product that can sit alongside other prescribed treatments if needed.

How does Doublebase Dry Skin Emollient differ from thicker ointments and creams?

Doublebase uses a hydrogel base that delivers emollient oils and glycerol in a clear, smooth gel, offering strong moisturisation with a lighter, less greasy feel than many traditional paraffin ointments. Clinical evidence shows it can improve hydration and reduce water loss while remaining cosmetically acceptable for regular daily use.

• Sensitive Skin

Suitable for all ages - for daily use by adults, children and infants.

Active Ingredients: Isopropyl myristate (15% w/w) and liquid paraffin (15% w/w)

Other Ingredients: Glycerol, carbomer, sorbitan laurate, trolamine, phenoxyethanol and purified water.

This formula is free from colourings, fragrances, steroids, SLS, parabens and MI preservatives.

Gently smooth over and around all affected areas of the skin as often as required.

Please read and retain the package leaflet before you use it. The same instructions apply to all age groups.

Do not use in cases of known sensitivity to any of the ingredients. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. For use on the skin only.

Fire hazard. Do not smoke or go near naked flames. Clothing and bedding with this product dried on them can catch fire easily.

Storage: Do not store above 25°C.

This product has been specially designed for use on dry or problem skin. However, in rare cases, it can cause skin irritation (mild rashes) or allergic skin reactions on extremely sensitive skin.

These rare effects tend to occur during or soon after the first few uses. Stop using this gel and tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist:

• If your skin condition seems to look or feel worse.
• If any of the side effects get serious, or you notice any other side effects not mentioned in the leaflet.
• If this product is accidentally swallowed, its oily ingredients may cause diarrhoea.

If this happens:

• Treat the symptoms as you would deal with any case of diarrhoea.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Do not attempt to cause vomiting.

Reporting of side effects:

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.