It is a great emollient and moisturizer working mainly by occlusivity.Occlusivity is one of the basic mechanisms of how moisturizers work and it means that mineral oilsits on top of the skin and hinders so-called trans-epidermal water loss, i.e water evaporating out of your skin. When compared to heavy-duty plant oil, extra virgin coconut oil, the two of them were equally efficient and safe as moisturizers in treating xerosis, a skin condition connected to very dry skin. A moist healing environment has been clinically proven to aid and speed up the natural wound healing process. Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment creates a breathable film that protects the wound from external influences while preventing the wound from drying out. This is clinically proven to promote faster wound healing and reduce the risk of scarring. Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment is free of colorants, fragrances and animal-derived substances (vegan). The ointment can be combined with Elastoplast plasters such as Fabric, Plastic, Sensitive and kids plasters. While it is true that industrial grade mineral oil contains carcinogenic components (so-calledpolycyclic compounds), these are completely removed from cosmetic and food grade mineral oil and there is no scientific data showing that the pure, cosmetic grade version is carcinogenic.

Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment can be used at any stage of the healing process on superficial open wounds and damaged skin. Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health. The pros of mineral oilcan be interpreted as cons if we look at them from another perspective. Not penetrating the skin but mostly just sitting on top of it and not containing biologically active components, like nice fatty acids and vitamins meanthat mineral oil does not "nourish" the skin in the way plant oils do. Mineral oil doesnot give the skin any extra goodness, it is simply a non-irritating moisturizer working mainly by occlusivity. Usually, our plasters, such as those from the Universalor Elasticranges, are available in different strip sizes or as a dressing length (which can be cut to the desired size), providing the right coverage for your wound. But depending on where your wound is located, there may be better choices, which will offer the ideal shape, size, material or adhesion tailored to your specific needs.Creates optimal, moist wound healing conditions, which promote the natural healing process of the skin and reduces the risk of scarring. Another super common myth surrounding mineral oil is that it is comedogenic. A 2005 study titled"Is mineral oil comedogenic?" examined this very question and guess what happened? The study concluded that" based on the animal and human data reported, along with the AAD recommendation, it would appear reasonable to conclude that mineral oil is noncomedogenic in humans."

An ointment to support and speed up the natural healing of minor superficial wounds like cuts, abrasions and scratches as well as first and smaller second degree burns. Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment is free of colourants, fragrances and animal-derived substances. The ointment can be combined with Elastoplast standard plasters, such as Fabric, Sensitive, and Water Resistant plasters. Some drugs may have Authority Required (Streamlined) status which does not require an explicit approval from Medicare, instead the doctor can use the Authority code found in the published Schedule for a given drug/indication. Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment (50g) can be used at any stage of the healing process on superficial open wounds and damaged skin.If redness, swelling or pain develops, the condition gets worse or the wound healing process does not start within several days consult a doctor. Do not use in combination with condoms made out of latex as Elastoplast wound healing ointment can reduce the tear strength and therefore the safety of condoms. The Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment is very skin friendly. The gentle formula is dermatologically tested* and is suitable for babies, children and sensitive skin. Find your ideal plaster in the Elastoplast range. For example, a Elastoplast Flexible Elastic XL/XXLPlaster provides ideal coverage for larger patches of skin, such as on knees, or movable parts, such as joints, which are exposed to a lot of movement.