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How does Oilatum Cream reduce moisture loss from the skin?

Name: How does Oilatum Cream reduce moisture loss from the skin?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:56:02.580Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Oilatum Cream’s light liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin form an occlusive film that reduces water loss through the skin, helping maintain normal skin humidity.

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Oilatum Cream/Junior Cream (Pump)Thornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 26Document updated 28 October 2026

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