The daily use of shower gels and soaps can reduce the skin’s layer of natural oils leading to dry skin and possibly exacerbate conditons such as eczema and psoriasis. Emollients are increasingly popular as moisturising treatments which are applied directly to the skin’s surface, offering a protectve barrier and reducing water loss.
Kerax manufacture and supply a comprehensive range of petroleum jellies covering an array of applications for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and personal care sectors. 2015 sees the launch of the Technijell 4930, a new addition to Kerax's petroleum jelly product line. Technijell 4930 is a simple blend of highly refined liquid paraffin and petroleum jelly.
The benefits of using the Technijell 4930 as part of formulations include: ready mixed base of liquid paraffin and petroleum jelly, just add your raw materials to the base cream or use the blend as is, enhances slip. Other benefits are that it:
- Leaves a silky feel.
- Aids in moisturising dry skin.
- Helps to soften and protect cracks on the skin.
- Acts as a carrier base cream for raw materials to be applied to the skin.
- Ideal for skin care and baby care products such as ointments, lotions and moisturising creams.