Balneum Bath Oil

Product Description:

How it works:

Balneum bath oil contains the active ingredient soya oil, which is added to the bath water to moisturise dry skin. It works by providing a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin surface.

Dry skin results from a lack of water in the stratum corneum, the outer layer of skin cells. When this layer becomes dehydrated, it loses its flexibility and becomes cracked, scaly, and sometimes itchy. The stratum corneum contains natural water-holding substances that retain water seeping up from the deeper layers of the skin, and water is also normally retained in the stratum corneum by a surface film of natural oil (sebum) and broken-down skin cells, which slow down evaporation of water from the skin surface.

The skin dries out when too much water evaporates from its surface. This increases as we get older, and is made worse by washing, because hot water and soap remove the layer of natural oil on the skin surface.

What is it used for?

• Dry skin conditions, such as eczema and dermatitis

Warning!

• This preparation is for external use only.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• When using this preparation in the bath or shower, take care to avoid slipping, especially when getting in or out, as this preparation may make the bath/shower more slippery than usual.
• Not to be used in cases of known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient.