Oilatum Intense Moisturising Cream 475Gm

Oilatum Intense Moisturising Cream 475 g

The Intense tier of the Oilatum range, and the strongest moisturiser the brand makes, in a large 475 g size for skin that is very dry as well as eczema-prone. Oilatum describes it as fragrance free, fast absorbing, non-greasy and long lasting, with 24 hours of moisturisation, and says it is made to withstand the extreme conditions of the Middle East and especially air-conditioned environments, where outdoor heat and constant AC both pull water out of the skin. It works on the face, the body and the hands, for men and women alike.

The brand states that the cream is dermatologically tested, approved by the British Skin Foundation, recommended by healthcare professionals, and clinically proven to help maintain the skin's natural barrier. Across its range Oilatum also states that its products are hypoallergenic and fragrance free, vegan with no animal-derived ingredients, and not tested on animals. Intense sits above the Daily range, where the Gentle and Rich moisturisers live, so it is the step up when a daily cream is no longer holding.

Key ingredients, as Oilatum publishes them for this cream

• Natural oatmeal, the ingredient the brand leads with for very dry skin and the one it credits for the soothing feel
• Ceramides, barrier lipids of the kind skin makes for itself
• Pro-vitamin B5, panthenol, which leaves skin feeling softer

Those three are the whole of what Oilatum names for this cream. The longer list in the Oilatum FAQ is a range-wide answer, and the brand says its key ingredients vary by product, so nothing beyond these three should be read into this formula.

How to use

• Apply to the dry areas as often as required, and particularly after bathing or washing
• Massage gently into the skin until it is absorbed
• Apply within a few minutes of showering, while skin still holds some water
• Reapply on the hands after washing them
• Concentrate on the driest patches, such as shins, elbows and knees
• Use it regularly rather than only on the worst days

Good to know

The 475 g size is a home and family size rather than a travel size, and it dispenses through a pump. Being fragrance free, it is easy to use after shaving, hair removal or a day in the sun. Pair it with a soap-free cleansing routine, as ordinary soap makes very dry skin feel tighter. For external use only. If skin is broken, weeping or clearly getting worse, ask a pharmacist or a dermatologist. Store below 25 degrees, away from direct sunlight.