Oilatum in Pakistan: The New Imported Range Explained (and How It Differs from the Old 6% Cream)

Written by Derma.pk's registered pharmacists. Product facts are from the official Oilatum Pakistan range guide (AGP Ltd). For personalised advice, consult a dermatologist.

If you grew up in Pakistan, "Oilatum" probably means the small white tube of 6% cream or the pale soap bar a dermatologist told your family to use for dry or eczema skin. That old range has largely disappeared from pharmacies. In its place is the new imported Oilatum range — ten products for dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin, imported and marketed in Pakistan by AGP Ltd (an OBS Group company). This guide explains what each one does, which to choose, and what it costs.

Key takeaways

• Oilatum has been formulated for dry and eczema-prone skin for over 50 years — clinically proven, dermatologically tested, recommended by healthcare professionals.
• The new range has four parts: Cleansing (bar, body wash, bath), Moisturising (cream, lotion, rich cream), Intense for very dry and eczema-prone skin (cleanser + cream), and Baby (wash, bath bubbles).
• Every moisturiser contains ceramides, pro-vitamin B5 and glycerin; the Intense cream adds oatmeal and allantoin for itch; the Rich cream adds shea butter.
• Prices in Pakistan run from Rs 2,699 (cleansing bar) to Rs 7,699 (450ml rich cream) — the same official price everywhere; Derma.pk delivers nationwide with cash on delivery.
• The old 6% paraffin cream and soap are different products. The new range replaces them with modern, fragrance-free, non-greasy formulas.

Why dry skin is worse in Pakistan

Heat makes us sweat, and sweat irritates skin. We wash more often, exposing skin to hard water and harsh soap. Then we step into air-conditioning, which dries the air and the skin further. In winter, cold air and gas heaters finish the job. Oilatum's whole approach is built around these environmental triggers: wash without stripping, then put back what the barrier has lost.

The four ranges, product by product

1. Cleansing range — for dry skin

Ordinary soap strips the skin's natural oils. These three clean while protecting the barrier.

• Gentle Cleansing Bar 100g — soap-free, with an emollient that hydrates as it cleans. The easiest and cheapest first step (Rs 2,699).
• Gentle Hydrating Body Wash 250ml — ceramides, pro-vitamin B5 and glycerin; mineral-oil and silicone free. 90% of test users would recommend it (Rs 6,699).
• Rich Hydrating Bath 300ml — the classic emollient bath: add to the water or use as a wash (Rs 7,499).

2. Moisturising range — for dry skin

Each one contains ceramides (barrier), pro-vitamin B5 (moisture retention) and glycerin (soft feel). All are long-lasting, fast-absorbing and non-greasy.

• Gentle Moisturising Cream 100ml — face and body; 90% of users saw an improvement in the feel of their skin (Rs 4,999).
• Gentle Moisturising Lotion 250ml — pump bottle for the body; 105% increase in moisturisation after 20 minutes (Rs 6,999).
• Rich Moisturising Cream 450ml — shea butter, rich texture, family-size tub; 100% of test users agree it intensively nourishes (Rs 7,699).

3. Intense range — for very dry and eczema-prone skin

When skin flares, it needs quick relief and a formula that will not sting. Both Intense products are fragrance-free and suitable for face and body.

• Intense Hydrating Cleanser 200ml — extra-gentle wash that removes impurities when skin is at its most vulnerable (Rs 6,699).
• Intense Moisturising Cream 200g — natural oatmeal and allantoin soothe and relieve itching; 24-hour moisturisation (Rs 6,699).

4. Baby range — from birth

A baby's skin is about 20% thinner than an adult's. Both baby products are soap free, paraffin free, silicone free, kind to eyes and suitable from day one.

• Baby Head to Toe Wash 300ml — skin and hair in one step (Rs 6,699).
• Baby Soothing Bath Bubbles 300ml — gentle bubbles that cleanse without irritation (Rs 6,699).

Which Oilatum should I buy? A quick picker

Your skin	Wash with	Moisturise with
Dry, tight after showers	Gentle Cleansing Bar or Body Wash	Gentle Moisturising Lotion (body) + Cream (face)
Very dry, rough, winter skin	Rich Hydrating Bath	Rich Moisturising Cream 450ml
Eczema-prone, itchy, flares up	Intense Hydrating Cleanser	Intense Moisturising Cream 200g
Baby or toddler	Baby Head to Toe Wash / Bath Bubbles	Gentle Moisturising Cream (suits children)

Old Oilatum 6% cream vs the new range

The old Oilatum 6% cream was a simple light liquid paraffin emollient, and the old bar was a soap with added oil. The new range is a different generation: ceramides, pro-vitamin B5 and glycerin in every moisturiser, oatmeal and allantoin in the Intense cream, shea butter in the Rich cream, and fragrance-free, non-greasy textures that absorb fast. If your dermatologist said "use Oilatum" for dry or eczema skin, the Intense Moisturising Cream is the closest modern equivalent for flare-prone skin, and the Gentle Moisturising Cream or Lotion for everyday dryness.

How to use Oilatum with a prescribed eczema treatment

Moisturiser is supportive care, not treatment. If your doctor prescribed a steroid (for example Clobevate, Cutivate or Advantan) or a non-steroid ointment such as tacrolimus, apply that first exactly as prescribed, wait 20–30 minutes, then apply the Oilatum cream over the whole area. Wash only with the Intense Hydrating Cleanser, never soap, and moisturise within three minutes of bathing. Keep moisturising after the flare settles — that is what keeps the next one away. If patches weep, crack or keep you awake, see a dermatologist.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Oilatum sold on Derma.pk original?

Yes. It is the official imported range, imported and marketed in Pakistan by AGP Ltd (OBS Group), sold by Derma.pk, a licensed pharmacy (licence no. 05-352-0066-113523P).

What is the Oilatum price in Pakistan?

Gentle Cleansing Bar Rs 2,699; Gentle Moisturising Cream 100ml Rs 4,999; Body Wash, Intense Cleanser, Intense Cream and both baby products Rs 6,699 each; Gentle Lotion Rs 6,999; Rich Hydrating Bath Rs 7,499; Rich Moisturising Cream 450ml Rs 7,699. Orders over Rs 5,000 ship free.

Is Oilatum good for eczema?

The Intense range is formulated for very dry and eczema-prone skin: fragrance-free, with oatmeal to calm itch and 24-hour moisture. It supports — but does not replace — a prescribed treatment for an active flare.

Can I use Oilatum on my face?

Yes: the Gentle Moisturising Cream, Intense Moisturising Cream and Intense Hydrating Cleanser are all made for face and body.

Is it safe for babies?

The Baby Head to Toe Wash and Baby Soothing Bath Bubbles are suitable from birth. For moisturising a baby, the Gentle Moisturising Cream suits children; ask your paediatrician for newborns.

Where to buy Oilatum in Pakistan

See the full Oilatum range on Derma.pk — 100% original, cash on delivery across Pakistan, and a pharmacist on WhatsApp if you are not sure which one to pick.