{"product_id":"bells-paraffin-liquid-wsp-50-50","title":"Bell's Emollient 50 Liquid Paraffin 50% in White Soft Paraffin Ointment - 500g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Emollient 50\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 50\/50 ointment dermatology clinics have relied on for decades: equal parts liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin, nothing else. It's the heaviest-duty emollient there is — a greasy, occlusive layer that seals moisture into very dry, cracked or eczema-prone skin and stops it escaping. Bell's 500g tub is the size for whole-body, every-day use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy 50\/50\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreams and lotions are mostly water with preservatives; 50\/50 is pure paraffin, so there's nothing in it to sting or sensitise and nothing to evaporate. That's why it's the go-to for severe dryness, for overnight treatment under cotton gloves or socks, and as a soap substitute for skin that can't tolerate anything foaming. Softer than plain white soft paraffin, so it spreads more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply generously to the affected skin as often as needed, smoothing in the direction of hair growth to avoid blocking follicles — several times a day for very dry skin, and always after washing. As a soap substitute, rub a little onto wet skin and rinse. It's greasy by design; give it a few minutes before dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eParaffin-based emollients soak into fabric and dressings, which then catch fire easily — keep away from flames and cigarettes, and wash bedding and clothing regularly. It makes baths and showers slippery. Skin that's weeping, infected or not improving deserves a pharmacist or GP look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730150367619,"sku":"1071588","price":5.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/s-l1600_09c34dc7-deac-4fe1-9921-a717505cd732.webp?v=1788368814","url":"https:\/\/www.stockmymedicine.co.uk\/products\/bells-paraffin-liquid-wsp-50-50","provider":"StockMyMedicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}