Characteristics
What is Ichtacolor® paste:
Ichtacolor® paste contains a dark ichthammol (1.5%) with Dermosoft® decalact liquid MB (2%), a unique antimicrobial substance. It is suitable for the supportive care of acne-prone skin. The product is brown colored with natural mineral pigments. It comes in a plastic, 30ml tube. The tube is packed in a box along with the Instructions for Use.
Ingredients: Aqua, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Behenyl Esters, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cera Alba, Ceteareth-20, Ichthammol, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Triethyl Citrate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Gluconic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Parfum, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, Talc.
Warning for people allergic to parabens and lanolin – does not contain parabens and lanolin.
How Does Ichtacolor® paste Work:
A combination of substances, ichthammol and Dermosoft® decalact liquid MB improves skin prone to acne. It may also be applied to reddened skin to soothe it. It is intended to care for children and adult skin. The product can be applied on newborns.
What else are some of the ingredients in this product used for if used in medicine?
How Does Ichthammol Work?
Ichthammol and zinc oxide are frequently used dermatological medication in children (because they are safe when applied long-term. Ichthammol is a mixture of substances acquired from sulphonation of bituminous oils. Traditionally, it was acquired by distilling fossil shale. It has anti-itch, anti-inflammatory keratoplastic, anti-seborrheic and mildly anti-septic effects. It is slightly irritating, it has low sensibilization potential, it does not sensitize the skin when exposed to light, but it has an unpleasant, distinct odour and a brown-black colour. Ichthammol is used to treat subacute forms of eczema (mainly atopic), seborrheic and perioral dermatitis, acute psoriasis outbreaks, lichen ruber planus, pityriasis rosea and acne vulgaris. Ichthammol has a similar favourable therapeutic effect to pix lithantracis (coal tar) but it does not have the adverse effects (toxic on the liver and kidneys, locally cancerogenic when used long-term in higher concentrations).
(Source: Fadrhoncová A., Pharmacotherapy of Skin Disease, Pg. 211, Grada, 1999)
How Does Dermosoft® decalact liquid MB Work?
Chemically, it is a combination of caproyl lactate and triethyl citrate. Both substances are made of 100% natural ingredients. The antimicrobial effect is optimized so that it specifically acts against microorganisms that cause skin problems, like dandruff, acne, athlete’s foot or skin odour. It acts on yeast – Candida albicans, fungi – Trichophyton, pityrosporum pathogens – Malassezia furfur and gram+ bacteria – Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) and Corynebacterium xerosis. Dermosoft® decalact is easily biodegradable. It has not been tested on animals. It has the Ecocert protection seal, which means it is made of ingredients that come from controlled ecological agriculture.
(Source: Dr Straetmans, Dermosoft decalact liquid, product information, 2019)
How to Use Ichtacolor® paste:
Always wash and dry the face before use. Ideally, use a medicinal anti-septic, sodium lauryl sulphate-free soap (ex. Cutosan® wash gel). Apply a thin layer, 2-3 times a day on the entire treated area. The product can be applied on newborns. It slightly dries out the treated areas. Therefore, we recommend combining it with regular treatment using soothing emollients (ex. Calcis®).
Warning:
For external use only. Do not use on burns and damaged skin. Do not use in case of an allergy or hypersensitivity to any one of the ingredients in the product.
Storage and Transportation Conditions:
Store at 15 to 25 °C, out of the reach of children and in its original package.
Do not use the product, once the date on the box and tube has expired.
Volume: 30ml
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