Preserves skin resilience
An extra mild wash which protects skin’s natural defenses and prevents it from drying out.
Eucerin pH5 Handwash Oil
Free-from alkali soap
Rich in natural caring oils for intensive replenishing effect
Protects skin´s own microbiome with gentle cleansing
It helps very well with dry and brittle hands and is also very pleasant on the skin. I can really recommend this product.
Kerstin, 2019
Product Info
Gentle cleanser for dry, sensitive hands
Dry, sensitive skin is easily irritated by environmental triggers, making it even more sensitive. It requires more than gentle cleansing to become less sensitive.
Eucerin pH5 Handwash Oil has been specially formulated with extra-mild surfactants that cleanse dry, sensitive hands without drying them out, even with frequent hand washing. The unique Eucerin pH Balance System contains pH5 Citrate Buffer to restore and support skin’s optimal pH. The hand wash also includes Dexpanthenol, an active ingredient known for its regenerative properties.
Rich in natural caring oils, Eucerin pH5 Handwash Oil offers intense replenishment, smoothing and soothing even the most stressed hands. It helps prevent the recurrence of rough, cracked skin.
Eucerin pH5 Cleansing products protect skin´s own microbiome for a healthy skin. 98% of consumers confirm: Gentle cleansing for microbiome protection. Read more about the skin’s microbiome and visit our research background website.
Clinical and dermatological studies
Clinical and dermatological studies prove very good efficacy and skin tolerability for dry, sensitive skin.
Main Findings
In addition to other clinical and dermatological studies, a Product-in-Use (PiU study)1 was conducted with 119 women with sensitive skin aged between 35 and 65. They reported the following results after two weeks of use:
- 99% confirmed the product cleanses gently
- 99% said that the product helps to protect the skin's natural defenses
- 98% said that the product protects skin from drying out
- 97% said that it makes their skin feel soft and smooth
- 89% reported that the product leaves a pleasant skin feeling
(1) Beiersdorf AG: PiU, Spain, 2017
Properties
- Free-from alkali soap
- unperfumed
How to use
Instructions
- For best results, use in combination with Eucerin pH5 Hand Cream.
Do's and Dont's
Use this product if …
You have dry, sensitive skin and you want to protect your hands from the drying effect of frequent washing:
Eucerin pH5 Handwash Oil soothes dry, cracked skin and helps prevent dry, sensitive hands from drying out.
Try a different product if …
You’re looking for a mild cleanser for your dry, sensitive hands and prefer a bar format:
Try Eucerin pH5 Soap-Free Bar.
You’re looking for a moisturiser for dry, sensitive hands:
You’re looking for a mild shower cleanser for dry, sensitive skin suitable for those with type 1 allergies:
Ingredients
How Eucerin pH5 works
Healthy skin is the body’s first and best defense against external irritants. But, when skin is dry and sensitive, its barrier function is compromised and it is prone to further dryness and sensitivity.
The Eucerin pH5 range has been specially formulated to address the needs of dry, sensitive skin. The unique Eucerin pH Balance System restores skin’s optimal pH level and strengthens skin’s natural defenses, making it more resilient to environmental triggers and reducing sensitivity. Many of the products also contain Dexpanthenol which is known for its regenerative properties.
All Ingredients
FAQ (4)
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What are surfactants, and which ones does Eucerin use?
Surfactants are active cleansing agents, sometimes also called active surface or active interface substances. They are organic compounds that influence molecular adhesion and reduce surface tension. When used in skin cleansers, they make it easier to remove dirt particles from skin’s surface.
Comprehensive clinical and dermatological studies prove that the extra-mild surfactants used in Eucerin cleansing products – which include Sodium Myreth Sulfate and Lauryl Glucoside – have excellent skin compatibility. -
Why does skin need protection?
Our skin works hard to protect our bodies. It defends the body from external influences such as changes in climate, pollution, UV light, and chemicals. But these environmental forces can have an impact on skin and cause it to become stressed. When skin is stressed, it is less able to work as an efficient barrier. It loses moisture and becomes permeable from the outside. It’s important that we protect our skin and support the optimal pH balance for its natural barrier function. Skin is then able to carry on its important work of protecting us.
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What are the active ingredients in the Eucerin pH5 range?
Eucerin pH5 cleansers and moisturizers contain very mild ingredients that have been clinically and dermatologically tested and proven to restore skin’s optimal pH and protect its natural defenses, making it more resilient and less sensitive to environmental triggers.
These include pH5 Citrate Buffer, that restores and supports skin’s optimal pH, and Dexpanthenol, an active ingredient known for its regenerative properties. Dexpanthenol increases skin’s resilience to irritation, has wound healing properties, and leaves skin looking and feeling soft and smooth.
All products in the Eucerin pH5 range have excellent skin compatibility with dry, sensitive skin. -
How can I be sure your products are safe for my sensitive skin?
All Eucerin pH5 cleansing products have been specially formulated to combine gentle cleansing with excellent skin protection and clinically-proven skin tolerability. Eucerin pH5 Handwash Oil is suitable for frequent by those with Atopic Dermatitis.
Before applying a new product all over your hands, test it first by applying it repeatedly to the skin on the inside of your elbow. If there’s no reaction (e.g. redness, swelling or itching) then it’s safe to assume the product is compatible with your skin. If you have any concerns we recommend that you ask a pharmacist or dermatologist for their advice.
Our brand values
Pioneers in skincare
We deliver a holistic dermo-cosmetic approach to protect your skin, keep it healthy and radiant.
Recommended by dermatologists
We work together with leading dermatologist and pharmacist partners around the world to create innovative and effective skincare products they can trust and recommend.
Committed to innovation
For over 100 years, we have dedicated ourselves to researching and innovating in the field of skin science. We believe in creating active ingredients and soothing formulas with high tolerability that work to help you live your life better each day.