Eucerin Aquaphor Repairing Ointment – Clinically and dermatologically proven to accelerate skin regeneration

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Skin works hard to protect our bodies, but it can become very dry, cracked and irritated as a result. It needs SOS care, and that’s what Eucerin Aquaphor Repairing Ointment delivers. `Aqua` is the Latin for water, and `phor’ comes from the Ancient Greek ‘phoros’ which means ‘bearer’ or ‘carrier’. As the name suggests, the product protects skin from dehydration by helping it to retain moisture. Eucerin Aquaphor Repairing Ointment accelerates skin regeneration and is ideal for a wide range of skin conditions. This article looks at the science behind this popular formula.

Eucerin Aquaphor Repairing Ointment – a true multi-tasker

Eucerin Aquaphor Repairing Ointment is gentle on sensitive skin
The ointment is ideal for very dry hands and cuticle care

“Eucerin Aquaphor Repairing Ointment not only helps to repair very dry, cracked and irritated skin,” explains Dr Filbry, “it also conditions and soothes skin.” This makes it ideal for a wide range of skin conditions which include soothing dry or chaffed skin including sensitive baby skin. The product can also be used to soothe skin sensitized by a chemical peel or laser treatment but should only be applied once skin has re-epithelialized (the medical term for tissue growing back). Dr Filbry also adds that Eucerin Aquaphor Repairing Ointment “can help athletes care for skin prone to rubbing, blisters and other skin conditions that occur as a result of frequent exercise.”

Eucerin Aquaphor Repairing Ointment is well tolerated by sensitive skin, gentle and non-comedogenic. It is also free from fragrances and preservatives.

“The formula contains a minimal number of ingredients,” adds Dr Filbry, “so it is also gentle enough for use on highly irritable skin”.

“The formula contains a minimal number of ingredients,” adds Dr Filbry, “so it is also gentle enough for use on highly irritable skin”.

Proven efficacy and tolerability

Several dermatological studies have proven the efficacy and tolerability of Eucerin Aquaphor Repairing Ointment:

Overall effectiveness

A 10-day trial in clinical conditions with a sample of 25 people aged between 18 and 50, showed that Eucerin Aquaphor Repairing Ointment significantly improved the time it took for skin to regenerate.

Effectiveness in treating dry, rough and cracked skin on the hands

In a further 7-day clinical study, a sample of 17 people applied Eucerin Aquaphor regularly to one hand while leaving the other hand as a control. The study measured the results clinically using a corneometer (a scientific instrument used to measure skin hydration) as well as collecting feedback from the respondents. The results demonstrated that:

  • the ointment delivers a statistically significant and noticeable improvement overnight to dry skin on the hands. 
  • with regular use for seven days skin condition continues to improve

Overall tolerability

A tolerability study with a sample of 202 people aged between 17 and 65 showed no allergic reactions on using the product and demonstrated the excellent tolerability of the product.

Non-comedogenic

In a further test, a sample of 27 people aged between 19 and 55 used the product at least once a day for four weeks. The dermatologists who evaluated the results concluded that the ointment is non-comedogenic.

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