soya oil at a glance
Medicine class
Emollient bath additive
Licensed use
Dry skin conditions, including those associated with dermatitis and eczema
Administration
Added to bath water and mixed evenly; for external use only
Important safety points
Makes baths slippery; residue on fabrics can increase fire severity
What is soya oil used for?
The selected UK product is licensed as an emollient bath additive.
Dry skin conditions, including dry skin associated with dermatitis and eczema.
How does soya oil work?
The bath additive disperses plant oils through the water and deposits an oily layer on the skin. This helps replace surface lipids and limit moisture loss.
How to take soya oil
Add the product to bath water and mix thoroughly until evenly dispersed. Avoid the eyes, take care on slippery surfaces, and clean the bath immediately afterwards with household detergent before rinsing with hot water. Keep treated fabrics away from cigarettes, flames and other ignition sources.
For external use only.
Do not use soap or synthetic detergents in the same bath because they counteract the emollient effect.
If it enters the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of cold water and seek eye-care advice if irritation continues.
soya oil side effects
Get urgent medical advice
- Very rare allergic reactions, which may become severe.
- Stop using it and seek advice for troublesome redness, itching or burning; these reactions are reported very rarely.
soya oil in pregnancy
The UK product information states that there are no known restrictions on use during pregnancy. Ask a prescriber or pharmacist if the diagnosis is uncertain, the skin is extensively injured, or you have soya or peanut allergy.
soya oil while breastfeeding
The UK product information states that there are no known restrictions on use during breastfeeding. Avoid use if you are allergic to soya, peanut or another ingredient.
soya oil interactions
No systemic medicine interactions are identified in the selected product information, but cleansing products can affect its action.
Soaps and synthetic detergents (syndets)
Using them in the same bath neutralises the product's emollient effect.
Common questions about soya oil
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What skin conditions is soya oil bath additive licensed to treat?
It is licensed for dry skin conditions, including those associated with dermatitis and eczema.
Can I use soya oil bath additive with a soya or peanut allergy?
No. The selected product is contraindicated in people with soya or peanut hypersensitivity.
Can babies and children use soya oil bath additive?
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