Oilatum

Oilatum is a skincare range trusted for over 50 years to relieve dry and eczema-prone skin, with products for both adults and children. Built on a foundation of dermatologically tested, gentle emollient formulas, the brand has become a household name for families managing dry skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, and contact dermatitis.

Oilatum's Cream is the brand's most iconic product, a dermatologist-recommended formula that forms a protective film on the skin to reduce moisture loss while soothing, softening, and relieving the urge to itch for up to 8 hours. For daily cleansing, the Non-Foaming Shower Gel is a go-to, offering gentle, fragrance-free cleansing that respects the skin's natural moisture barrier without any of the stripping effect of conventional shower gels. For children, the Junior Sweet Dreamz Head to Toe Wash is a firm favourite, a soap-free, gentle cleanser designed for dry and eczema-prone skin that is kind to eyes and makes bathtime a genuinely soothing experience for little ones.

Oilatum is specifically formulated to treat conditions including contact dermatitis, atopic eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis, and related dry skin conditions. The emollient formulas work by forming a protective film on the skin's surface that reduces moisture loss and helps to restore the skin's natural barrier function. Oilatum cream can help relieve the urge to itch for up to 8 hours after each use, helping to break that itch-scratch cycle which can make dry skin conditions so much worse.

Yes, Oilatum has expanded beyond body and facial skincare into haircare with the Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, bringing the same gentle, dermatologically tested approach to scalp health. Formulated for itchy, flaky scalps caused by stubborn dandruff, it tackles the root cause of irritation while remaining kind to sensitive scalps that may react badly to harsher, more conventional anti-dandruff formulas.

Oilatum's core emollient formulas use Light Liquid Paraffin and White Soft Paraffin as active ingredients, which work together to form a protective barrier on the skin and lock in moisture. More recent additions to the range incorporate ingredients like Glycerin, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Shea Butter, Allantoin, and Colloidal Oatmeal for a more nourishing, barrier-supporting approach. All formulas are fragrance-free, making them well tolerated by even the most reactive skin types.

Oilatum products are suitable for babies and children from day one, with gentle formulations designed with their delicate skin in mind. The Junior range is specifically developed for babies and children with dry and eczema-prone skin, with the Junior Emollient Cream working to rehydrate and soothe irritated skin while relieving the urge to itch. The Junior Bath Additive transforms bathtime into a calming, skin-nourishing soak, while the Junior Sweet Dreamz Bath Bubbles make the experience that bit more enjoyable for little ones, with a gentle, eczema-friendly formula that soothes as it cleanses. For younger babies, the Baby Naturally Nourishing Cream is enriched with natural oatmeal to provide relief and hydration for up to 24 hours, making it a reassuring everyday essential for dry, itchy, and eczema-prone skin from birth.

Oilatum is committed to ethical practices, their products are 100% cruelty-free and not tested on animals. Their formulas are also free from animal-derived ingredients, making the entire range vegan-friendly.