How can I be sure that your products are safe for my sensitive skin?

All Eucerin pH5 products have been specially formulated to combine excellent skin protection and regeneration with clinically-proven skin tolerability. Eucerin pH5 Body Lotion is suitable for frequent use on skin that is prone to type 1 allergies such as Hay Fever. Before applying a new product all over your body, 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.

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.

What are the active ingredients in the Eucerin pH5 range?

Eucerin pH5 cleansers and moisturisers contain 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 to restore and support 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.

What is the difference between the pH5 Light Gel Cream and the pH5 Lotion?

Both pH5 lotion and pH5 Light Gel Cream are formulated to moisturise, protect, and soothe sensitive skin. Eucerin pH5 Light Gel Cream has an ultra-light texture that is non-greasy, non-sticky, and is absorbed by the skin rapidly without leaving a residue.

pH5 Light Gel Cream

Name: pH5 Light Gel Cream
Brand: Eucerin

350 ml

2 Product Variants

Ultra-light texture

Instantly moisturises

Fast absorbing and weightless on the skin

Comfort meets lightness

A light gel cream that protects and comforts sensitive skin, without leaving residue. Replenishes moisture for soft skin that looks and feels smooth.

Non-comedogenic.

Sustainability & Environment

Free of Microplastics (according to UNEP definition)

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Product info

Light gel cream for dry, sensitive skin

Moisturise and comfort your sensitive skin with Eucerin pH5 Light Gel Cream and experience a new skin well-being.

The very fast absorbing, non-greasy formula feels weightless on your skin as it melts in and leaves no residue.

The luxurious cream formula with the pH Balance System helps maintain optimal pH level, responsible for the skin’s natural protective barrier.

Enriched with Dexpanthenol, the non-sticky formula calms and naturally hydrates the skin, providing immediate comfort.

The skin is moisturised instantly and long-lastingly, and its pH level is stabilised. Your dry, sensitive skin regains its comfort, strength, and protection.

Clinical and dermatological studies

Clinical and dermatological studies prove very good efficacy and skin tolerability for dry, sensitive skin.

Main Findings

A Product in Use (PiU) study ¹ was conducted with 160 women with sensitive skin. They reported the following results after two weeks of use:

	Eucerin pH5 Light Cream Gel
protects dry, sensitive skin	98%
leaves a light and enjoyable feeling	96%
leaves no residue	95%
formula melts into your skin	94%
0% stickiness/ no stickiness	89%
feels weightless on your skin	84%
very fast absorption	85%

^{1 Beiersdorf AG, PiU, Spain, October 2021}

Properties

Image of ultra-light Light Gel Cream Texture

• light texture
• fast absorbing
• 0% stickiness
• no residue
• for dry, sensitive skin

How To Use

Instructions

Apply daily (or more regularly if appropriate) after showering or bathing.
Massage gently until completely absorbed.
For best results, use in combination with a body cleanser from the Eucerin pH5 range.

Do’s and Dont’s

Use this product if...

You have dry sensitive body skin, are prone to type 1 allergies, and want to avoid creams with sticky or greasy residues:

Eucerin pH5 Light Gel Cream is a gentle body cream that delivers long-lasting moisturisation and makes skin more resilient and less sensitive to environmental triggers without leaving a sticky or greasy residue.

Try a different product if …

You’re looking for a moisturiser for dry, sensitive facial skin:

Try Eucerin pH5 Cream. Eucerin pH5 Cream is also suitable for use on dry patches of skin on your body.

You have very dry, sensitive skin:

Try the rich, gentle Eucerin pH5 Lotion F for body skin. If you are looking for a moisturiser for very dry sensitive skin on your face, try Eucerin pH5 Cream F.

You have dry, rough or tight skin:

Try Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS Lotion 5% Urea.

You’re looking for a cleanser for dry sensitive body skin:

Try Eucerin pH5 Washlotion.

You’re looking for a hand cream for dry, sensitive skin:

Try Eucerin pH5 Hand Cream.

You want to protect and rehydrate your lips:

Try Eucerin Lip Active for soothing and protecting rough, dry, and sensitive lips.

Ingredients

Panthenol or Dexpanthenol

Panthenol and Dexpanthenol are two names commonly used for the same ingredient. Panthenol converts into Pantothenic Acid (a B Complex Vitamin) in the skin and enhances skin regeneration and repair. When applied regularly, it has been proven to considerably improve symptoms of skin irritation such as dryness, roughness, scaling and redness.

Panthenol/Dexpanthenol is also an effective moisturizer. It improves hydration in the outermost layers of the skin and helps to reduce transepidermal water loss.

Glycerin

Glycerin – sometimes spelt `Glycerine` and also known as Glycerol – is a humectant which means it helps attract water and keep it in the skin. It is a very effective moisturizer that smooths dry skin and gives it long-lasting moisturization and care. It is both colorless and odorless.

pH5 Citrate Buffer

Skin’s surface is covered by a protective acid mantle which gives it a mildly acidic pH. This pH plays an important role in skin condition and is key to skin’s protective barrier. It neutralizes alkaline-based aggressors (such as harsh surfactants), supports the essential process of shedding dead skin cells (known as desquamation) and creates the optimal environment in which skin’s natural flora can thrive.

When skin’s pH alters its barrier function is compromised. Water loss increases and skin dries out making it more susceptible to external irritants and sensitivity.

The Eucerin pH Balance System contains pH5 Citrate Buffer to restore and support skin’s optimal pH. This helps to strengthen skin’s barrier function, protect its natural defences and make skin less sensitive.

Unprotected and irritated dry, sensitive skin

Dry, sensitive skin lacks lipids and moisture binding substances.

After Eucerin pH5

pH Balance System with pH5 Citrate Buffer
Dexpanthenol

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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

Aqua, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Alcohol Denat, Coco-CaprylateCaprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Parfum

FAQ (4)

How can I be sure that your products are safe for my sensitive skin?

All Eucerin pH5 products have been specially formulated to combine excellent skin protection and regeneration with clinically-proven skin tolerability. Eucerin pH5 Body Lotion is suitable for frequent use on skin that is prone to type 1 allergies such as Hay Fever.
Before applying a new product all over your body, 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.
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.
What are the active ingredients in the Eucerin pH5 range?

Eucerin pH5 cleansers and moisturisers contain 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 to restore and support 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.
What is the difference between the pH5 Light Gel Cream and the pH5 Lotion?

Both pH5 lotion and pH5 Light Gel Cream are formulated to moisturise, protect, and soothe sensitive skin. Eucerin pH5 Light Gel Cream has an ultra-light texture that is non-greasy, non-sticky, and is absorbed by the skin rapidly without leaving a residue.

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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.