Power of the ointment

Our skin is our first line of defence and acts as a physical barrier that keeps infections out of the body. It protects us against the harmful microorganisms that can cause disease because when there is a breach in the skin barrier, like a bite or a wound, there is an easy-access entry point for the bad stuff to get in. For that reason, it is vital that we observe good skin care as it can help to keep us healthy.

However, we all know the toll everyday activities can take on your skin; sometimes, just being outside is enough of a challenge for the body’s largest organ. Exposure to cold weather can lead to chilblains, dry skin, and for some even minor to severe rashes. In summer, chafing can get worse, pimples tend to flare up, and nappy rash is also easily aggravated by higher temperatures.

Luckily, our bodies have the wonderful ability to soak up ingredients through the skin, and therefore a remedy, like the Cuticura antiseptic ointment, can be applied topically to treat a variety of skin problems.

What can Cuticura ointment be used for?

Pimples

Everyone gets them – even if you have healthy skin. But what causes pimples? 

A pimple is a clogged pore that has become contaminated. It can have a light appearance (whitehead) or a dark appearance (blackhead), and some factors, like producing too much body oil, can increase your chances of developing pimples.

Healthy skin tips: Use the Cuticura ointment as a spot treatment to get clearer skin. Just remember to gently clean and dry your hands (as well as the problem area you are treating) to avoid further infection. 

Rashes

Rashes are unusual changes in skin texture and colour. They can be painful and itchy and tend to appear as a reaction to an irritant. For example, when a baby has diarrhoea or is left with a dirty diaper for too long, the skin can become irritated and lead to a very common skin condition called nappy rash. 

Cuticura antiseptic ointment even offers relief for people with eczema, as this condition also causes a skin rash.

Dry skin

Dry itchy skin comes about when your skin is not regulating and retaining moisture properly. Getting older, changes in the weather, washing with hot water or using harsh products that strip your skin of its important fatty barrier is probably what causes dry skin for most of us.

Cuticura antiseptic ointment is ideal for dry patches on elbows, hand and feet.

Minor burns and scalds

Minor burns and scalds are injuries to the skin caused by heat. The first thing to do is to get the burn under cool water or a cool compress until the pain subsides, but avoid ice packs or ice, as this can cause further injury to the tissue.

To prevent infection, you need to keep the area clean. You can also apply a thin layer of Cuticura antiseptic ointment on the burn. 

Chilblains

Chilblains are small, inflamed, itchy patches that can appear on your skin after repeated exposure to unusually cold and or damp weather. Applying Cuticura ointment on the affected parts can bring some relief and help with the healing, however, prevention is definitely the best cure for chilblains; So make sure you wear gloves, for example, to protect your hands in the cold.

Chafing

Prolonged rubbing or continuous pressure on the skin can lead to chafing. This is a painful rash that occurs due to friction, irritating fabric, or too much moisture.

After cleaning the affected area, apply Cuticura ointment with clean hands. The ointment will act as a lubricant to reduce friction. Moisture-wicking fabrics are also beneficial and will help to draw away the dampness.

Cuticura antiseptic ointment is available in three convenient sizes (10g, 20g, 50g) as well as herbal. Get yours at all leading supermarkets and pharmacies nationwide, as well as on Takealot.

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