Consumers warned over danger of flammable skin moisturisers

Published: 30-Jul-2020
Regulatory Skin Care

The UK government is urging consumers to be cautious when using emollient moisturisers for conditions such as eczema and psoriasis

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Eczema sufferers are being targeted by the UK government over concerns around the flammability of emollient skin creams.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued a

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