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Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive

  • Emollient bath additive for dry, itchy, or sore skin
  • Softens, moisturises, and protects skin during bathing
  • Suitable for all ages including babies
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About Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive

Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive contains liquid paraffin 65% w/w, an emollient designed to treat dry, chapped, itchy, or sore skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis, dermatitis, and other dry skin disorders. It softens, moisturises, and protects the skin by trapping moisture and restoring the skin’s natural barrier. This bath additive reduces the drying and irritant effects of ordinary soaps and foaming bath products, making it suitable for all ages, including babies.

Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive is available in a 500 ml bottle with a built-in measuring cap:

  • Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive – 500 ml
Medication Name Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive
Active Ingredient Liquid paraffin 65% w/w
Other Ingredients Isopropyl myristate, glycerol, macrogol cetostearyl ether (cetomacrogol 1000), cetostearyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, purified water
Medication Form Bath additive (white to off-white liquid)
Used to Treat Dry, chapped, itchy, or sore skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis, dermatitis
Available Sizes 500 ml bottle
Who Can Use It All age groups
Prescription Required? No – Over the counter(OTC)
Patient Information Leaflet Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive – Patient Information Leaflet

Who Is Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive Suitable For?

Suitable for all age groups. Avoid use if allergic to liquid paraffin or other ingredients. Take extra care as the bath can become slippery. Keep away from naked flames as it is highly flammable.

How to Use Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive

  1. Shake the bottle before use.
  2. Add measured amount to bath water or wash basin.
  3. Soak the affected areas for 10–20 minutes.
  4. Pat dry gently with a soft towel; do not rub.

Possible Side Effects

Common: Mild skin irritation or rash. Rare: Allergic reactions on very sensitive skin. If swallowed accidentally: oily diarrhoea may occur; drink plenty of water and do not induce vomiting.

Warnings and Precautions

  • Do not smoke or use near open flames; highly flammable.
  • Be cautious of slippery bath surfaces.
  • Stop use if skin worsens or irritation persists.

Storage Instructions

  • Store below 30°C, upright.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Use within expiry date and replace cap after use.

Doublebase Emollient Bath Additive Reviews

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Page content authored by Amjad Khan, last reviewed by Dr Hussain Ahmad on 6th March 2026.

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