What are emollients?

Emollients should be:

• Used more often and in larger amounts than other treatments

• Used on the whole body even when atopic eczema is clear

• Used while using other treatments

• Used instead of soaps and detergent-based wash products

• Used instead of shampoos for children aged under 12 months

• Offered as a single product for all purposes or a combination (offer alternatives if one emollient causes irritation or is not acceptable).