Epimax Cream for dry skin
Oat
Glycerin
Liquid Paraffin
Cetostearyl Alcohol
Allantoin
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate benefits for your dry skin, as glycerin and white soft paraffin provide excellent hydration and barrier support, which is relevant for dryness and flakiness.
- Allantoin and oat kernel flour offer additional soothing and protective qualities, enhancing overall skin comfort.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
Questions and answers
How well does Epimax Cream work for dry skin?
Epimax Cream works reasonably well for dry skin, as glycerin and white soft paraffin help provide hydration and barrier support while oat and allantoin soothe flakiness. However, dry skin often needs formulas rich in hyaluronic acid and deeply nourishing ingredients to ensure maximum hydration and complete barrier support.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin, white soft paraffin, oat, and allantoin make this cream a good fit by hydrating dry skin, soothing flakiness, and supporting the skin barrier safely. A moisturizer for dry skin needs rich, nourishing ingredients and effective moisture-retaining agents like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to ensure optimal hydration without irritation.
What does Oat do for dry skin?
Oat helps soothe and deeply moisturize dry skin by repairing the skin barrier and easing itch and roughness. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may significantly improve overall skin comfort.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
What does Glycerin do for dry skin?
Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This moisturizer goes after your hydrating toner in the morning and after your treatment step in the evening. Using it helps keep dry skin soft and comfortable, though dry skin generally benefits most from richer creams loaded with ceramides and natural oils.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first and following it with the moisturizer. This helps keep your skin comfortable and supports your skin barrier while you use retinol, as dry skin needs extra soothing ingredients and deep hydration to stay smooth.
Cutis, 2006Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this cream daily as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your dry skin feeling soft and comfortable. Regular application helps maintain moisture and supports your skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as its ingredients do not include common pore-clogging culprits. It is gentle on your skin, though dry skin often benefits most from richer creams or targeted oils that lock in extra moisture and smooth out flakiness.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this cream on your body and around the eyes, as it has a very safe profile for dry skin. Glycerin and white soft paraffin help provide good hydration and barrier support, while oat and allantoin soothe and protect these areas. Dry skin types often need richer oils and soothing ingredients to feel fully soft and comfortable.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).
What the research says
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly accelerated barrier recovery and penetrated throughout the stratum corneum interstices in human volunteers after acetone-induced barrier disruption.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Ingredients
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour Oat Kernel Flour, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Isopropanol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Liquid Paraffin, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Water, White Soft Paraffin
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