What is the difference between Eucerin AtopiControl Cream and Eucerin AtopiControl Lotion?

The cream for Atopic Dermatitis has been specially formulated for use on problem areas such as the elbow folds and knee cavities. The lotion is better suited for use all over the body.

Is Eucerin AtopiControl Cream suitable for use on children?

Yes, so long as your child is four weeks or older.

What do you mean by a ‘flare-up’ and ‘the period between flare-ups’?

Broadly speaking, Atopic Dermatitis has two different phases. A ‘flare-up’ is one of the names used to describe the acute, active phase when skin is at its most irritable. It can feel intensely itchy, you may experience a burning sensation and skin can look red, dry and flaky. Between these acute, flare-up phases are periods of time when your skin is relatively calm and less irritated. This period is also known as the non-acute, non-active or interval phase. The length of each phase varies greatly depending on the individual, but products specially formulated to treat and care for atopic skin − such as those in the Eucerin AtopiControl range − can help to extend the period between flare-ups and offer relief during acute flare-ups.

Is Atopic Dermatitis the same as Eczema?

Dermatitis and Eczema are the same thing: collective terms for inflammatory changes in the skin. As such, they include many different dermatological diseases. Atopic Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis are also the same thing.

Do you have Atopic Dermatitis or Atopic Eczema and are looking for a daily moisturiser for specific areas of your body such as the elbow folds and knee cavities?

Used daily, Eucerin AtopiControl Cream will help to smooth rough chapped skin and reduce itching.

Is your child over four weeks old and has Atopic Dermatitis or Atopic Eczema, and you are looking for a daily moisturiser for specific areas of their body?

Eucerin AtopiControl Cream will help alleviate symptoms and discomfort on specific areas such as the elbow folds and knee cavities.

Do you have Atopic Dermatitis and are looking for an all-over body moisturiser for daily use?

Try Eucerin AtopiControl Lotion which has been specially formulated for use all over the body.

Do you have Atopic Dermatitis and are looking for a hand cream?

Try Eucerin AtopiControl Hand Cream .

Do you have Atopic Dermatitis and are looking for a daily care cream to use on your face?

Try Eucerin AtopiControl Face Cream .

Are you experiencing a flare-up of Atopic Dermatitis?

You can still use Eucerin AtopiControl Cream but we recommend that you use it alongside your medication and/or Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream . Apply your medication first, allow it to absorb and then apply Eucerin Acute Care Cream to the irritated area before applying Eucerin AtopiControl Cream for additional moisturisation.

Do you have dry skin on specific areas of your body but don’t have Atopic Dermatitis?

Try Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS Body Cream 5% Urea or Eucerin UreaRepair ORIGINAL Ointment 10% Urea (depending on how dry your skin is).

Eucerin AtopiControl Cream

Name: Eucerin AtopiControl Cream
Brand: Eucerin

Basic daily care for skin with Atopic Dermatitis

For localised problem areas of the body (e.g. elbow folds)

Smooths rough chapped skin and reduces itching

With Licochalcone A and Ceramides

Smooths, calms and cares for localised areas of Atopic Dermatitis on the body. Suitable for daily use.

I have been using this cream as a day cream for years and I am extremely satisfied with it. So there is nothing better for my skin.

Monika, 2018

Product Info

Care cream for Atopic Dermatitis

"Atopic skin is dry, irritable and itchy. It can also be rough and chapped, especially in particular problem areas such as the elbow folds and knee cavities.

Eucerin AtopiControl Cream is a rich, daily-use body cream that gives those special target areas the care they need. It can also be used alongside Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream during a flare-up. The formula is enriched with soothing Licochalcone A and a high concentration of lipids (Omega-3, Omega-6 and Ceramides) to regenerate skin’s barrier and relieve itching.

The rich oil-in-water cream for Atopic Dermatitis hydrates, soothes and reduces roughness and, with regular use, skin condition noticeably improves.

Fragrance-free, Eucerin AtopiControl Cream is suitable for adults, children and babies from four weeks old.

If you want to learn even more about Atopic Dermatitis and Atopic Eczema for babies and newborns, have a look at our latest article.

Clinical and dermatological studies

Very good efficacy and skin tolerability proven on atopic skin

Properties

suitable for babies
fragrance-free

How to use

Instructions

Cleanse skin with Eucerin AtopiControl Bath and Shower Oil
Apply to specific areas that need treatment (elbow folds, knee cavities etc.)
Use once or twice a day

Your daily routine

Cleanse

Cleanse your face in the morning and evening with Eucerin UltraSENSITIVE Cleansing Lotion. Cleanse your body with Eucerin AtopiControl Bath and Shower Oil. These products can be used during acute flare-ups of Atopic Dermatitis as well as during the period between flare-ups.

Care

Daily care for the periods between flare-ups

Apply the appropriate daily care product:

- Eucerin AtopiControl Cream: a thick cream for specific areas of your body such as the elbow folds and knee cavities

- Eucerin AtopiControl Lotion: a lighter lotion that is easy to apply all over your body

- Eucerin AtopiControl Hand Cream: also suitable for Hand Eczema

- Eucerin AtopiControl Face Cream: specially formulated for facial skin and an ideal make-up base

During a flare-up

Apply Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream to the relevant affected area to improve skin condition.

Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream can be used alongside medical treatment for Atopic Dermatitis. If you are also using a topical medical product apply that treatment before Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream. All our daily care products can also be used during a flare-up and should be applied after your medication and/or Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream.

Protect

Atopic skin is particularly sensitive to UVA and UVB rays. For this reason, if your skin is going to be exposed to sunlight, we recommend that you apply a sun protection product after your care product. Try Eucerin Sun Creme SPF30 or Eucerin Sun Creme SPF50+ for your face and try Eucerin Sun Lotion Extra Light SPF30 or Eucerin Sun Lotion Extra Light SPF50 for your body.

Licochalcone A

Licochalcone A is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing ingredient. It is derived from the root of the Chinese Licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza Inflata) which uses natural compounds to protect its cells from excessive sunlight. When used in skincare products, Licochalcone A works to reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals that negatively influence skin cells and accelerate the aging process. It helps to protect the deeper epidermal skin layers from sun-induced effects.

Ceramide 3

Ceramides are important lipids in the hydrolipid film (which protects the external layers of skin). Produced naturally in healthy skin, they strengthen the skin barrier, helping to prevent moisture loss due to evaporation and keeping out irritants that can cause inflammation and itching. When skin’s Ceramide levels fall the skin barrier is impaired. Skin can start to lose water and become dry and irritated.

Eucerin uses synthetic Ceramides that are biologically-identical and that enhance skin’s natural barrier – locking in moisture and preventing dryness and irritation.

Grape Seed Oil

Grape Seed Oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids and Vitamin E. The polyphenols and flavonoids found in Grape Seed Oil are strong anti-oxidant compounds and, thus, provide protection from damage caused by free radicals while Linoleic acid soothes and nourishes skin.

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil is a natural plant oil that contains a high percentage of Omega-6 fatty acids, namely Linoleic and Gamma-Linolenic Acid. These help stabilise the skin’s natural protective barrier and reduce moisture loss, which in turn soothes and nourishes rough and dry skin.

How it works

The care products in the Eucerin AtopiControl range contain a unique active ingredient complex:

Licochalcone: an extract of liquorice which soothes skin and reduces redness
Ceramides: to strengthen skin’s barrier function

These ingredients work together to soothe skin during acute flare-ups as well as to deliver the daily, basic care that atopic skin needs to prolong the period between flare-ups.

The phases of Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis has two phases:

The acute phase when skin flares up
The period between flare-ups when skin is calmer and less reactive

Atopic skin benefits from skincare products specially formulated to care for it during each of these distinct phases.

In addition to these actives, acute-care-cream also contains Menthoxypropandiol and Decanediol to calm and soothe skin during a flare-up. A derivative of menthol, Menthoxypropandiol cools skin and works at a sensory level to reduce feelings of itchiness. Anti-bacterial Decanediol combats the Stapphylococcus aureus bacteria associated with Atopic Dermatitis.

You can find out more about how the range works in Behind the science of Eucerin AtopiControl.

Impaired skin barrier - Dry, irritable, itchy skin

Dry, irritable, itchy skin: An impaired skin barrier function leads to dryness.
Skin’s barrier is easily irritated and can become inflamed.

Effect of daily care products with Licohalcone A and Ceramides

Calmed and soothed skin: The skin barrier is strengthened. Skin becomes smooth again and is soothed. Itching is relieved.

All Ingredients

FAQ (11)

What is the difference between Eucerin AtopiControl Cream and Eucerin AtopiControl Lotion?

The cream for Atopic Dermatitis has been specially formulated for use on problem areas such as the elbow folds and knee cavities. The lotion is better suited for use all over the body.
Is Eucerin AtopiControl Cream suitable for use on children?

Yes, so long as your child is four weeks or older.
What do you mean by a ‘flare-up’ and ‘the period between flare-ups’?

Broadly speaking, Atopic Dermatitis has two different phases. A ‘flare-up’ is one of the names used to describe the acute, active phase when skin is at its most irritable. It can feel intensely itchy, you may experience a burning sensation and skin can look red, dry and flaky. Between these acute, flare-up phases are periods of time when your skin is relatively calm and less irritated. This period is also known as the non-acute, non-active or interval phase. The length of each phase varies greatly depending on the individual, but products specially formulated to treat and care for atopic skin − such as those in the Eucerin AtopiControl range − can help to extend the period between flare-ups and offer relief during acute flare-ups.
Is Atopic Dermatitis the same as Eczema?

Dermatitis and Eczema are the same thing: collective terms for inflammatory changes in the skin. As such, they include many different dermatological diseases. Atopic Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis are also the same thing.
Do you have Atopic Dermatitis or Atopic Eczema and are looking for a daily moisturiser for specific areas of your body such as the elbow folds and knee cavities?

Used daily, Eucerin AtopiControl Cream will help to smooth rough chapped skin and reduce itching.
Is your child over four weeks old and has Atopic Dermatitis or Atopic Eczema, and you are looking for a daily moisturiser for specific areas of their body?

Eucerin AtopiControl Cream will help alleviate symptoms and discomfort on specific areas such as the elbow folds and knee cavities.
Do you have Atopic Dermatitis and are looking for an all-over body moisturiser for daily use?

Try Eucerin AtopiControl Lotion which has been specially formulated for use all over the body.
Do you have Atopic Dermatitis and are looking for a hand cream?

Try Eucerin AtopiControl Hand Cream.
Do you have Atopic Dermatitis and are looking for a daily care cream to use on your face?

Try Eucerin AtopiControl Face Cream.
Are you experiencing a flare-up of Atopic Dermatitis?

You can still use Eucerin AtopiControl Cream but we recommend that you use it alongside your medication and/or Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream. Apply your medication first, allow it to absorb and then apply Eucerin Acute Care Cream to the irritated area before applying Eucerin AtopiControl Cream for additional moisturisation.
Do you have dry skin on specific areas of your body but don’t have Atopic Dermatitis?

Try Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS Body Cream 5% Urea or Eucerin UreaRepair ORIGINAL Ointment 10% Urea (depending on how dry your skin is).

Complete the routine

Dry, atopic skin

AtopiControl Anti-Itch-Spray

Dry, atopic skin

AtopiControl Face Cream

Dry, atopic skin

AtopiControl Hand Cream

Very dry, atopic skin

AtopiControl Lotion

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