Epaderm Cream, 150 g

Travel size, nice to carry in my hand bag, good cream for dry skin

Epaderm Cream isn’t your average moisturiser—this is a dermatologist-developed emollient designed to soothe, protect, and maintain skin that’s prone to dryness, eczema, irritation or barrier breakdown. While it’s commonly used for general hydration, it’s surprisingly effective in more specific and stubborn conditions—including one I suffer from every summer: tiny, itchy, blister-like "bubbles" that crop up on the sides of my fingers or palms during hot, humid spells.If you’ve ever had these, you’ll know how annoying they are. These are often a form of dyshidrotic eczema (also called pompholyx)—little vesicles that feel prickly, sometimes itchy, and worsen with sweating, water exposure, or stress. What Epaderm does in these cases is simple but crucial: it creates a breathable yet protective barrier over vulnerable skin, preventing further evaporation, friction or environmental triggers from making things worse. The glycerine draws moisture into the skin while the paraffins trap it, calming inflammation and promoting healing without harsh chemicals or actives that could aggravate already sensitive areas.In my experience, applying Epaderm several times a day—especially after washing hands or using sanitiser—helps stop the blisters from progressing into cracks or weeping patches. It also reduces that burning-stretchy feeling skin gets when it's inflamed and dry at the same time. Used overnight under cotton gloves, the results can be even better by morning.Unlike heavier ointments (such as its sibling product Epaderm Ointment), the cream sinks in without making your hands greasy or sticky, making it more practical for daytime use—at work, on commutes, even just sat at the desk. It doesn’t sting, doesn’t clog, and doesn’t add any fragrance to already irritated areas.Keep a tube in your bathroom, bag, car, or nightstand—wherever you may need a fast-acting, non-greasy defence against dry, tight, itchy or flaking skin. I’ve just ordered a second to keep in my glovebox—because if you’ve ever stood in a queue trying not to scratch the back of your hand off in the heat, you’ll know the value of quick, cooling relief.In short: Epaderm Cream is more than a moisturiser. It’s a skin barrier repairer, heat rash preventer, eczema soother, and blister blocker. Especially during warm months, for anyone with dyshidrosis, contact dermatitis, or dry, reactive skin—it’s worth its weight in calm.

Very good. I carnt wear any gloves when washing up and fairy liquid kills my hands so after washing up I use this on my hands straight away as ive got contact dermatitis and this really sooths my hands and keeps them hydrated. It so cheap its really worth it. I prefer to use this instead of my steroid creams. I only use the steroid cream when I have a nasty flair up which hasn't happened in a while because im using this cream to keep my hand from getting that bad. I'd recommend this to anyone its just the right size to keep in your handbag. I originally bought it for my face as I've got very sore skin on my face . Ive got something else from my doctors for my face so that why I use it for my hands.

The cream itself worked well on the areas where my skin was dry and itchy. The only slight drawback I found was in the dispenser. In a previous purchase, the internal coiled spring became separated from the housing and I was unable to put it back in its correct position. I also found it difficult to regulate the amount of cream being dispensed (even before the issue with the errant spring). There seemed to be almost no difference in the pressure required to cause a tiny apple pip-size amount to emerge from the nozzle and the amount of pressure that delivered a mega-stream of cream. However, despite finding the mechanics of the dispenser slightly quirky, I've purchased a second tub!

Useful product

This stuff is my skin's saviour!After having a reaction to some new fabric softener, my skin wouldn't settle down so I bought some of this in an attempt to calm it. It worked so quickly. I used it as moisturiser for a few days, which made my skin so much more comfortable instantly. I didn't want to continue using like that for long because it did leave me feeling a bit greasy and I wasn't sure it would wash out of clothing and bedding properly.Instead, I started using it in the shower. I tend to have a quick wash with my normal shower gel, put shampoo in my hair, turn off the water, smother myself with Epaderm, shave my legs and then turn the water back on and rinse everything off. Just that minute or two is enough to leave my skin feeling amazing. In fact, I'm wondering if this is what normal skin feels like - have I been missing out on this all my life? Even my elbows are soft and silky!For me, the down sides are that it can feel greasy (and the bottle warns that things it touches may be flammable) and the scent is quite 'medical' - sort of like when you open a first aid kit. It's not a strong scent so if you are able to wear perfume, or scented shampoo etc, people other than you are unlikely to smell it. Using it in the shower like I do, the smell is barely there and I'm actually starting to like it.The positive - skin that feels amazing and isn't trying to fall off my body - is a million times stronger than the negatives.

This is the only cream that works on my child with eczema. It's nourishing, good price, and I love this packaging which is easy to bring it outside while keeping the cream clean.

Very good ointment for dry skin