Skin Healing Accelerators

E45 has formulated its lotions, face care range, and creams with powerful ingredients which help to speed up recovery and support skin health.

Understanding The Skin’s Moisture Barrier

Your skin is the largest organ in your body^1a, and it’s constantly working to protect you from germs, regulate your temperature, and help you connect with the world through touch^1b. But like anything that works hard, your skin needs care to keep performing at its best.  If your skin’s feeling dry, red, flaky, or just generally irritated, chances are your moisture barrier is crying out for some attention^2a. When this barrier is damaged or not doing its job properly (meaning your skin can’t hold on to moisture), it can lead to serious hydration problems, leaving your skin feeling tight, dry, and uncomfortable^2b.

E45’s Elite Eight Skin Healing Accelerators

E45 has developed a range of skincare solutions designed with skin-healing accelerators to support repair, hydration, and protection.

1. Medilan

Medilan is an ultra-purified form of lanolin that’s kind to even the most sensitive skin^3a. It’s medical-grade and hypoallergenic, which means it’s been specially refined to minimise irritation^3b. Not only does it work like a protective shield on the surface, but it also absorbs into the skin, helping to lock in moisture and keep the skin’s outer layer hydrated^3c.

2. Helichrysum Oil

Helichrysum essential oil is a skin-soothing all-rounder. Research suggests it can help heal, fight off infection, and reduce inflammation^4a. It may also help with allergy-related flare-ups, like contact dermatitis^4b.

3. Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that’s been a skincare staple for over 50 years^5a. It helps protect your skin from sun damage by fighting off free radicals^5b, and research shows it may also have photoprotective and anti-ageing benefits^5c.

4. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia nut oil is a nourishing natural ingredient packed with skin-loving fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential minerals like calcium and magnesium^6a. It helps tackle a number of skin concerns including inflammation and ageing^6b.

5. Hyaluronic Acid

Known for its ability to boost skin moisture, hyaluronic acid is especially beneficial for those dealing with dry or dehydrated skin^7a. In fact, a 2014 study found that using topical hyaluronic acid led to a hydration increase of up to 96% after just 8 weeks^7b.

6. Beeswax

Beeswax acts as an occlusive, forming a light barrier on the skin to help prevent moisture loss, while also working as a humectant to lock in hydration and an emollient to soften and soothe^8a. Because it’s so gentle and nourishing, beeswax is often used to help relieve symptoms of skin conditions like dermatitis, psoriasis, and irritation from an overgrowth of skin flora^8b.

7. Glycerine

Glycerine is a powerful humectant^9a. That means it draws water up from the deeper layers of your skin to the surface, and when humidity is high, it can even pull moisture from the air^9b. It helps keep skin hydrated, smooth, and a healthy, while also helping to shed dead skin cells naturally^9c.

8. Primrose Oil

Evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose flower and is packed with Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), an omega-6 essential fatty acid^10a. GLA acts as a building block for the skin’s barrier lipids^10b.  When applied topically, it can help repair the skin’s barrier, improve its function, and reduce inflammation^10c.

E45’s Range With Skin-Healing Accelerators

E45 Cream¹¹

E45 Cream’s emollient formula soothes skin and supports against conditions like ichthyosis, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and even burns, especially around joints where dryness can restrict movement¹¹.

E45 Face Foaming Cleanser¹²

The E45 Face Foaming Cleanser for everyday use is dermatologically tested and gentle on skin. Designed specifically for facial care, it’s perfect for dry, sensitive skin and even suitable for those prone to conditions like eczema and dermatitis¹²

E45 Daily Protect Moisturiser¹³

The E45 Daily Protect Moisturiser delivers lasting hydration while fending off dryness. With SPF 30 and UVA/UVB filters, it’s your shield against sun damage and harsh environmental factors¹³.

E45 Face Night Cream¹⁴

The E45 Face Night Cream is designed to repair and restore skin overnight.  Enriched with Vitamin E, this restorative cream provides hydration after just one application¹⁴.

E45 Hydrating Face Serum¹⁵

E45 Hydrating Face Serum delivers, deep lasting hydration. An ideal moisturiser, it repairs the skin barrier, locks in moisture, and keeps skin healthy¹⁵.

E45 Daily Lotion¹⁶

E45 Daily Lotion absorbs quickly, is free from added colours and fragrances, and delivers hydration that’s perfect for dry, sensitive skin – ideal for everyday use¹⁶.

E45 Moisturising Lotion¹⁷

E45 Moisturising Lotion is a light, fragrance-free formula suitable for your body, face, and hands. Clinically proven to soothe roughness, reduce redness, and minimise scaling and flaking¹⁷.

E45 Rich 24hr Lotion¹⁸

E45 Rich 24hr Lotion offers long-lasting, deep hydration for dry and sensitive skin. Formulated with Evening Primrose Oil, it locks in moisture, leaving your skin soft and nourished all day¹⁸

E45 Lips & Dry Skin Balm¹⁹

The E45 Lips & Dry Skin Balm provides targeted hydration, softening and nourishing dry, chapped lips and small dry skin areas. Suitable for use on your body, face, and hands, it’s perfect for the whole family¹⁹.

Final Thoughts

Whether dealing with dryness, irritation, or sensitivity, E45’s clinically backed skin healing accelerators your skin stays healthy, resilient, and comfortable every day.  E45 products are also dermatologically tested, perfume-free, and suitable for dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin.

For more information and references, visit E45 and join the conversations on Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok and Instagram. E45’s range of products are available from selected independent pharmacies, Clicks and Dis-Chem stores. The range is also available from Takealot.  Keep a look out for the new packaging designs which will be filtering into stores shortly.

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