Oilatum Rich Moisturising Cream 450ml

Oilatum Rich Moisturising Cream 450 ml

The richer cream in the Oilatum daily range, in a large 450 ml pack meant for whole-body use and for more than one person in the house. Oilatum presents it as its rich formula for very dry and eczema-prone skin, yet describes it as rich, fast absorbing and non-greasy with long-lasting moisturisation, so clothes can go back on without a film. It can be used on the face, body and hands by both men and women daily, and the brand lists it as suitable for all ages and all skin types.

Key ingredients

• Shea butter, the rich emollient that sets this cream apart from the lighter products in the range
• Ceramides, barrier lipids of the kind found naturally in skin
• Pro-vitamin B5, listed as panthenol

What the brand publishes

• 100% of test users agree it intensively nourishes skin
• Targets 5 signs of dry skin
• Clinically proven to maintain the skin's natural barrier
• Rich, non-greasy and fast absorbing, with long-lasting moisturisation
• Dermatologically tested, endorsed by healthcare professionals and approved by the British Skin Foundation

How to use

• Apply to the areas that need extra moisture, as often as required
• Use it within a few minutes of a shower or bath while skin is still slightly damp
• Give extra passes over elbows, knees, shins and heels, which dry out first
• Apply morning and evening during winter or in heavily air-conditioned rooms

Good to know

The 450 ml pack is the value size of the range and the practical choice for a family routine rather than a handbag. Oilatum publishes no fragrance-free or hypoallergenic claim for this cream in particular; those, along with vegan and not tested on animals, are statements it makes about the range as a whole. Use it alongside a gentle wash rather than ordinary soap, which strips more oil from dry skin. If skin is cracked, weeping or getting worse, ask a pharmacist or a dermatologist rather than continuing on your own. For external use only. Keep the pack closed, out of reach of children, and store away from direct heat and sunlight.