Doublebase is a gel which is applied to your skin & helps treat dry or chapped skin conditions that may also be itchy, red & sore causing discomfort. Doublebase gel can be used to treat: psoriasis, elderly pruritus, ichthyosis, various forms of eczema, dermatitis & other dry skin conditions. Doublebase Gel can be used on all the family including babies. The active ingredients in Doublebase are Isopropyl Myristate & Liquid Paraffin. Both these items are commonly known as emollients which help to soften, moisturise & protect your skin by trapping moisture in your skin & restoring the natural protective function of your skin. The Emollients also prevents the skin drying & irritant effects that can be caused by washing & bathing & by the soaps, foaming additives & fragrances used in ordinary cleansing day to day products.