What is Bepanthen®?
Your baby's skin is very absorbent and sensitive, therefore it needs a safe, gentle product to care for and protect it. Bepanthen® Ointment is so gentle, it can be used at every nappy change, so can even used on the highly sensitive skin of premature babies as it contains no fragrances, preservatives, colours or antiseptics.
How does it work?
Bepanthen® ointment works in 2 ways to protect and care from the causes of nappy rash:
Aids Natural skin Recovery
Bepanthen® Ointment contains Pro Vitamin B5 which gently aids natural recover irritated sensitive skin while keeping it soft, smooth and moisturised. Additionally, Bepanthen® Ointment seals in the skin’s natural moisture, providing optimal conditions to allow gentle skin recovery without drying out your baby’s delicate skin.
Protects
Clinically proven Bepanthen® works by forming a long lasting, breathable transparent layer, protecting even the most delicate skin from irritants and rubbing. The water-in-oil formulation keeps the skin healthy and hydrated, while the ingredient Pro Vitamin B5 helps the skin repair its natural protective layer. Bepanthen® Ointment is so gently it can be used at every nappy change as a preventative measure.
In conclusion, a number of criteria have been identified for an ideal barrier preparation for the prevention and treatment of nappy rash. The chart below compares Bepanthen® Ointment with a leading brand and Petrolatum based on the criteria identified.
