Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 500g
Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 500g
Intensive paraffin emollient for very dry, rough and moisture-depleted skin
Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 500g is a rich paraffin-based emollient designed to moisturise and protect very dry skin. The 50:50 formulation provides an occlusive layer over the skin, helping reduce moisture loss while softening and conditioning dry, rough or flaky areas.
Overview
Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 is a high-emollience preparation based on a simple paraffin formulation.
Paraffin-based emollients work by forming an occlusive layer over the skin surface. This helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of the skin and improves softness and flexibility.
Its rich, greasy consistency makes a 50:50 paraffin preparation particularly useful when a lighter cream or lotion does not provide sufficient moisturisation.
Current pharmacy listings describe Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 as an emollient for dry and irritated skin. green-a.pl
Quick Highlights
- Large 500g pack
- Intensive paraffin-based emollient
- 50:50 formulation
- Rich, highly occlusive texture
- Helps reduce moisture loss from the skin
- Softens dry and rough-feeling skin
- Helps protect the skin surface
- Suitable for very dry and flaky skin
- Useful where a lighter moisturiser is not rich enough
- Suitable for regular emollient skincare
- Simple paraffin-based formulation
- Made by Ovelle Pharmaceuticals
Product Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ovelle |
| Product | Paraffin Gel 50:50 |
| Size | 500g |
| Format | Gel / Ointment-Type Emollient |
| Formulation | 50:50 Paraffin |
| Main Purpose | Intensive Emollient |
| Skin Type | Very Dry, Rough or Flaky Skin |
| Application | Topical |
| Manufacturer | Ovelle Pharmaceuticals |
Who Is It For
Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 may be suitable for people who:
- Have very dry or rough-feeling skin
- Need a richer emollient than a standard cream or lotion
- Experience frequent skin dryness
- Need an occlusive moisturising product
- Have dry, flaky areas requiring intensive moisturisation
- Have been advised by a healthcare professional to use a paraffin-based emollient
If you have an inflammatory skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis, an emollient may form part of your skincare routine, but it does not replace prescribed treatment when this is required.
Key Benefits
- Intensively moisturises very dry skin
- Creates an occlusive layer over the skin
- Helps reduce water loss from the skin surface
- Helps soften rough and flaky skin
- Helps improve skin comfort associated with dryness
- Provides longer-lasting emollience than many lighter creams and lotions
- Suitable for frequent application according to individual need
- Large 500g format is practical for regular use
Why Choose This Product
A 50:50 paraffin preparation is among the richer types of emollient.
Unlike lightweight lotions, the high paraffin content creates a substantial occlusive film over the skin. This can be particularly useful for very dry areas or where moisturising creams need to be reapplied very frequently.
Ovelle's large 500g pack is also convenient where regular application over larger areas is required.
Because the product contains substantial amounts of paraffin, particular attention must be paid to fire safety.
Helpful Product Information
Quick Answer
Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 500g is a rich paraffin emollient for very dry skin. It forms an occlusive layer that helps reduce moisture loss and leaves dry, rough or flaky skin feeling softer and more comfortable. Apply according to the pack directions or advice from your pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Common Questions
Why is a 50:50 paraffin emollient so rich?
The high paraffin content creates a more substantial occlusive layer than a typical moisturising lotion. This helps reduce evaporation of water from the skin and makes this type of formulation particularly useful when intensive moisturisation is required.
Can I use Ovelle Paraffin Gel regularly?
Emollients are generally used regularly according to individual skin needs. Follow the directions on your Ovelle packaging and any advice provided by your pharmacist, GP or other healthcare professional.
Trust & Pharmacist Advice
Paraffin-based emollients are particularly useful for very dry skin because they reduce moisture loss rather than simply adding water to the skin.
Apply gently in the direction of hair growth rather than vigorously rubbing the skin. Regular application is often more useful than waiting until the skin feels extremely dry.
If you are also using a topical medicine such as a corticosteroid, ask your pharmacist or prescriber how to space the products rather than applying them together unless specifically instructed.
A major safety consideration with paraffin-containing emollients is fire risk. Residue can accumulate in clothing, bedding, dressings and other fabrics. These fabrics can then ignite more easily and burn more intensely. Washing may reduce the residue but may not completely remove the risk.
Keep treated skin, clothing and bedding away from cigarettes, naked flames and other ignition sources.
Not Suitable For
Do not use if you are allergic or sensitive to any ingredient.
Seek pharmacist or medical advice if:
- Skin is infected or appears infected
- There is significant weeping, bleeding or broken skin
- Dryness is severe or rapidly worsening
- There is unexplained persistent itching
- The product causes persistent irritation
- You are uncertain whether an emollient is appropriate for the skin condition
How to Use
Apply to the affected dry skin according to the directions on the product packaging or as advised by your pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Smooth gently onto the skin rather than rubbing vigorously.
Reapply according to individual need and the product directions.
Wash hands after application unless the hands are the area being treated.
If using other topical medicines, ask your pharmacist about appropriate application timing.
Ingredients
Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 is a paraffin-based emollient formulation.
Because the exact current ingredient declaration for the Irish 500g pack should be confirmed from the product label before publication, please refer to the product packaging for the complete ingredient list.
Nutritional Information
Not applicable.
Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 is for topical use and is not intended for consumption.
Warnings
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with the eyes.
- Do not use if sensitive to any ingredient.
- Stop use and seek advice if persistent irritation develops.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Follow the current product label and healthcare professional advice.
Important fire hazard:
Paraffin-containing emollients can soak into clothing, bedding, dressings and other fabrics. These materials can then ignite more easily and burn more intensely.
Keep away from fire, flames and cigarettes.
Do not smoke when using this product.
Keep clothing and bedding that have been in contact with the product away from naked flames and other ignition sources.
Regular washing of clothing and bedding may reduce paraffin build-up but may not completely remove the fire risk.
Delivery in Ireland
Order Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 500g online from Lir Pharmacy for fast nationwide delivery throughout Ireland.
FREE delivery anywhere in Ireland on orders over €50.
Free Click & Collect is also available from Plaza Pharmacy in Swords.
FAQs
1. What is Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 500g used for?
Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50 is a rich emollient designed for intensive moisturisation of very dry skin. Its paraffin-based formulation creates an occlusive layer over the skin surface, helping reduce moisture loss and soften rough or flaky areas. It is considerably richer than a typical lotion, making it useful when lighter moisturisers do not provide sufficient emollience.
2. What does 50:50 mean in Ovelle Paraffin Gel?
The 50:50 name refers to the product's paraffin formulation. This type of preparation is designed to provide a high level of occlusion over the skin. For the exact current composition and ingredient terminology of the Ovelle 500g pack, check the packaging supplied with the product.
3. Is Ovelle Paraffin Gel suitable for very dry skin?
Yes. A 50:50 paraffin formulation is a particularly rich type of emollient and may be useful when skin is very dry, rough or flaky. It forms a protective occlusive layer that reduces moisture loss from the skin. If dryness is severe, persistent, painful, infected or associated with another unexplained symptom, seek healthcare advice.
4. Is Ovelle Paraffin Gel suitable for eczema?
Paraffin-based emollients are commonly used to moisturise dry skin, including as part of skincare routines for people with eczema. However, the product should not be presented as a cure for eczema. If eczema is inflamed, infected, weeping, worsening or not adequately controlled, speak to your pharmacist, GP or other healthcare professional.
5. Can Ovelle Paraffin Gel be used for psoriasis?
Emollients may be used to moisturise dry, scaly skin in people with psoriasis, but they do not replace prescribed psoriasis treatment where this is required. If you have psoriasis, follow the treatment plan recommended by your healthcare professional and ask your pharmacist how to incorporate an emollient alongside other topical products.
6. How often can I apply Ovelle Paraffin Gel 50:50?
Use according to the directions on the current product packaging and the advice of your pharmacist or healthcare professional. Emollients are often applied regularly according to skin need. Applying a suitable amount consistently can be more useful than waiting until the skin becomes extremely dry before moisturising.
7. Is Ovelle Paraffin Gel greasy?
Yes. A 50:50 paraffin preparation is intentionally much richer and greasier than most lotions and many creams. This rich texture creates an occlusive layer that helps reduce moisture loss. People who find it too heavy for daytime use may prefer a lighter emollient during the day and a richer preparation when more intensive moisturisation is required.
8. Can I use Ovelle Paraffin Gel with a steroid cream?
Emollients and prescribed topical corticosteroids may both form part of a skincare regimen, but they should not simply be mixed together unless your healthcare professional specifically advises this. Ask your pharmacist or prescriber how to space the applications so that each product can be used appropriately.
9. Why is there a fire warning with Ovelle Paraffin Gel?
Paraffin-containing emollients can soak into clothing, bedding, dressings and other fabrics. Material contaminated with paraffin can ignite more easily and burn more intensely. Keep treated skin and contaminated fabrics away from cigarettes, naked flames and other ignition sources. Washing fabrics may reduce build-up but does not necessarily eliminate the risk.
10. Can I smoke while using Ovelle Paraffin Gel?
No. Because this is a paraffin-containing emollient, smoking or going near naked flames while the product is on your skin, clothing or bedding creates a serious fire risk. Keep the product and any fabrics that have come into contact with it well away from cigarettes, flames and other ignition sources.
11. Can Ovelle Paraffin Gel be used every day?
A paraffin emollient can be incorporated into regular skincare when appropriate and used according to the product directions or professional advice. How frequently it is needed depends on the degree of dryness and your individual skin. Stop using it and seek advice if it causes persistent irritation or your skin condition deteriorates.
12. When should I speak to a pharmacist or doctor about dry skin?
Seek professional advice if dry skin becomes severely inflamed, painful, cracked, bleeding, weeping or infected, or if persistent itching has no obvious cause. You should also seek advice if regular emollient use is not adequately controlling your symptoms or if you think you may need treatment in addition to moisturising skincare.
Product Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ovelle |
| Product Name | Paraffin Gel 50:50 |
| Size | 500g |
| Format | Rich Paraffin Emollient |
| Main Use | Intensive Moisturisation |
| Skin Type | Very Dry, Rough or Flaky Skin |
| Application | Topical |
| Manufacturer | Ovelle Pharmaceuticals |
| Country | Ireland |
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