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Answers to the most common questions about SmartLotion®.
- Can SmartLotion® Be Used as a Moisturizer?SmartLotion is not a moisturizer. Dr. Harlan suggests Perfect Repair prebiotic moisturizer with it. Atopic dermatitis needs moisturizing twice a day, and dry skin needs it too.
- Does SmartLotion® Interact with Any Medications?SmartLotion does not interact with any medications. Dr. Harlan has found it can enhance the effectiveness of topical prescriptions for his patients.
- How Is SmartLotion® Different from Hydrocortisone Found at the Store?Learn what makes SmartLotion different from store-bought hydrocortisone: a unique formulation designed for long-term safety and enhanced effectiveness.
- Is SmartLotion® Cruelty-Free and Gluten-Free?SmartLotion is 100% cruelty free, not tested on animals, and completely gluten free. See the full ingredients list and dietary information here.
- What Are the Ingredients in SmartLotion® and Perfect Repair™?Where to find SmartLotion's full ingredient list, plus the printed Perfect Repair formula. FDA rules list sulfur as inactive, but it is still a key part of SmartLotion.
- Where Is SmartLotion® Safe to Apply?SmartLotion can go anywhere eczema or dermatitis occurs, including eyelids, ears, vulva, and scrotum. The only place to avoid is inside an open wound; apply it around the wound instead.
- Why Does SmartLotion® Contain Fragrance?Why SmartLotion contains fragrance despite being for sensitive skin: the hypoallergenic natural apricot fragrance (the allergen is destroyed when the apricot is cooked) was added at patients' request to soften the strong smell of the sulfur.
- Why Doesn't the Hydrocortisone in SmartLotion® Cause Side Effects?As far as we know, SmartLotion is the only commercial corticosteroid product (0.75% hydrocortisone) that cannot cause side effects when used as instructed. Abusive use on sensitive skin can still thin it temporarily.
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