Oilatum Gentle Moisturising Cream 100ml

Oilatum Gentle Moisturising Cream 100 ml

A daily moisturiser from the Oilatum dry skin range, made for skin that feels tight, rough or flaky in Gulf heat and after long hours under air conditioning. Oilatum describes it as fast absorbing, non greasy and long lasting, for use on the face, the body and the hands by both men and women, and lists it for daily use. The brand states that it targets five signs of dry skin, that ninety per cent of test users saw an improvement to the feel of their skin, and that the cream is clinically proven to maintain the skin's natural barrier.

Key ingredients

• Ceramides, the lipids that form part of the skin's own barrier
• Pro-vitamin B5, listed on packs as panthenol, for softness and comfort
• Rich emollients, which is how Oilatum describes the softening base of the formula

What Oilatum publishes about it

• Targets 5 signs of dry skin
• 90% of test users saw an improvement to the feel of their skin
• Clinically proven to maintain the skin's natural barrier
• Dermatologically tested
• Approved by the British Skin Foundation
• Recommended by healthcare professionals

How to use

• Apply gently to the areas that need extra moisture, as often as required
• Smooth it over slightly damp skin after a shower so there is more water for it to hold
• Keep the 100 ml pack in a bag, a desk drawer or the car for hands during the day
• Layer it over a serum in the evening when the face feels tight
• Use it as part of a plain daily routine for the whole family

Good to know

Oilatum describes its range as hypoallergenic and fragrance free, so it sits well under makeup and after shaving, and the fast-absorbing, non-greasy texture is what makes it workable on the face and on the hands during the day rather than only at night. The 100 ml size is the easy one to carry. Pair it with a soap-free wash rather than ordinary soap, which strips more oil from already dry skin. If skin is cracked or weeping, or dryness keeps coming back, speak to a pharmacist or a dermatologist. Store away from direct heat and sunlight, and close the pack after each use.