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Silcocks base vs Emulsifying Ointment

04-06-2014 05:27PM

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BlazingSaddler

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Does anybody know the difference between Silcocks base and Emulsifying Ointment please?

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#2 04-06-2014 10:20PM

crovert

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silcocks is greasier/fattier - and can be used as a soap substitute - because its greasier though - more likely to stain clothes etc if you put clothes on immediately after application

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#3 04-06-2014 10:24PM

Red Hare

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I have used Emulsifying Ointment as a soap substitute for years. I am not sure about Silcocks base.

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#4 04-06-2014 11:31PM

juke

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For dry skin issues, I found silcocks base good as a shower gel/clenser, emulsifying ointment better as a moisturiser. BUT emulsifying ointment stung if I had an eczema flare up.

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