Eucerin AtoControl

Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream

  • 4.6
    100 reviews
Skin concerns
Atopic Skin
Key Benefits
  • Intensive care for an atopic dermatitis flare-up
  • Localised treatment for irritated and itchy patches of skin
  • For face and body
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Key Ingredients

Ceramides, Evening Primrose Oil, Grape Seed Oil

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Size
40 ml
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About

Relief for itchy skin. Soothes and calms redness and irritation and relieves itchiness at a sensory level, thereby reducing the need to scratch.
NART: 63174-09900-22

Intensive care cream for flare-ups of Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic skin is dry, irritable and itchy. This itchiness induces scratching which triggers the itch-scratch cycle. Symptoms worsen and can get in the way of a good night’s sleep and have a negative impact on quality of life.

Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream has been specially formulated to offer relief and intensive care for skin undergoing a flare-up of Atopic Dermatitis. The formula has a unique active ingredient complex of soothing Licochalcone A, anti-bacterial Decanediol and anti-itching and cooling Methoxypropandiol (MPD). This complex, combined with a high concentration of Ceramides, strengthens skin’s barrier, alleviates dryness and relieves itchiness at a sensory level, thereby reducing the need to scratch.

Fragrance-free, the cream for Atopic Dermatitis flare-ups can be applied as often as needed on affected areas and has been shown to support sleep and improve quality of life for those with Atopic Dermatitis. Suitable for adults, children and babies over three months.

How to Use

Apply as often as needed on flare-up areas. You may experience a cool sensation or tingling shortly after application. This is nothing to be concerned about and just shows that the product is working.

Step-by-step guide for Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream

Cleanse

Cleanse your face in the morning and evening with Eucerin UltraSENSITIVE Cleansing Lotion. Cleanse your body with Eucerin AtopiControl Bath and Shower Oil. These products can be used during acute flare-ups of Atopic Dermatitis as well as during the period between flare-ups.

Care

During a flare-up Apply Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream to the relevant affected area to improve skin condition. Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream can be used alongside medical acne treatment. If you are also using a topical medical product apply that treatment before Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream. All our daily care products can also be used during a flare-up and should be applied after your medication and Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream. Daily care for the periods between flare-ups Apply the appropriate daily care product: Eucerin AtopiControl Cream: a thick cream for specific areas of your body such as the elbow folds and knee cavities Eucerin AtopiControl Lotion: a lighter lotion that is easy to apply all over your body Eucerin AtopiControl Hand Cream: which is also suitable for Hand Eczema Eucerin AtopiControl Face Cream: specially formulated for facial skin and an ideal make-up base

Protect

Atopic skin is particularly sensitive to UVA and UVB rays. For this reason, if your skin is going to be exposed to sunlight, we recommend that you apply a sun protection product after your care product. Try Eucerin Sun Creme SPF30 or Eucerin Sun Creme SPF50+ for your face and try Eucerin Sun Lotion Extra Light SPF30 or Eucerin Sun Lotion Extra Light SPF50 for your body.

Main findings

97%
agreed with the statement that the products “Improve skin condition”
96%
agreed that, with the products, “I don’t need to scratch a lot during the night”
94%
agreed that, with the products, they weren’t “waking up early due to skin problems”
93%
agreed that, during the trial period, they woke up “less often during the night”
89%
agreed that the products help them to “wake up well-rested”
88%
agreed that the products helped them to have a “good energy level during the day”
54%
Improves quality of life. Before the trial, 92% of the sample agreed that Atopic Dermatitis affected their quality of life. After four weeks of using the AtoControl products, only 38% of the sample agreed that the disease affected their quality of life. From this we can infer that, as a result of using the products, 54% of the sample felt there was an improvement in their quality of life.

Ingredients

We choose all our ingredients with great care and never compromise on quality. Learn more about the key ingredients of this product.

The ingredients in our brand products are updated regularly. For this reason, occasionally there may be discrepancies between the ingredients on our website and on our product packaging. We therefore recommend that you always pay attention to the information on our product packaging and check the ingredients listed there.

  • Ceramides

    Ceramides are important lipids in the hydrolipid film (which protects the external layers of skin). Produced naturally in healthy skin, they strengthen the skin barrier, helping to prevent moisture loss due to evaporation and keeping out irritants that can cause inflammation and itching. When skin’s Ceramide levels fall the skin barrier is impaired. Skin can start to lose water and become dry and irritated.
    Eucerin uses synthetic Ceramides that are biologically-identical and that enhance skin’s natural barrier – locking in moisture and preventing dryness and irritation.

     
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  • Evening Primrose Oil

    Evening Primrose Oil is a natural plant oil that contains a high percentage of Omega-6 fatty acids, namely Linoleic and Gamma-Linolenic Acid. These help stabilise the skin’s natural protective barrier and reduce moisture loss, which in turn soothes and nourishes rough and dry skin.

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  • Grape Seed Oil

    Grape Seed Oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids and Vitamin E. The polyphenols and flavonoids found in Grape Seed Oil are strong anti-oxidant compounds and, thus, provide protection from damage caused by free radicals while Linoleic acid soothes and nourishes skin.

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  • Licochalcone A

    Licochalcone A is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant active that is derived from the roots of the Chinese licorice plant Glycyrrhiza inflata. Licochalcone A protects cells from oxidative stress mediated by UV and blue light (HEVIS).

    Licochalcone A is able to activate anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and detoxifying enzymes. These enzymes protect the skin cells from damage induced by oxidative stress, like lipid peroxidation and DNA as wells as protein damage. Licochalcone A is able to soothe irritated skin and redness.

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  • Menthoxypropanediol

    Menthoxypropanediol is a synthetic derivate of menthol. Menthoxypropanediol cools and calms the skin, and helps to relieve itch. 

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FAQ

Is Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream suitable for use on children?

Yes, so long as your child is three months or older.

Can I use Eucerin Atopic Control Acute Care Cream on my face and body?

Yes. The cream can be applied liberally to whichever part of your body is experiencing a flare-up of Atopic Dermatitis

How much Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream should I use?

You should use as much as you find you need to soothe your skin and reduce the sensations of itchiness. You can apply the product liberally and as often as needed.

Can I use Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream instead of my usual medication for Atopic Dermatitis?

Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream is not a pharmaceutical product and is not intended to replace one.

Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream works effectively alongside medication to help improve your skin condition and reduce itching during flare-ups of Atopic Dermatitis. Your doctor will be able to advise on how and when to apply or take your medication. If you are using a medical ointment or cream, we recommend you apply that first and allow it to absorb before applying Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream. 

What is the difference between Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream and Eucerin AtoControl Cream?

Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream offers intensive care for flare-ups of Atopic Dermatitis. Eucerin AtoControl Cream is intended for daily use and can be used in the period between flare-ups when skin is calmer as well as alongside medication and/or Eucerin AtoControl Acute Care Cream during a flare-up. 

4.6
from 100 reviews*
    15/03/2025
    Easy absorbable
    Really moisturising instant relief from first use. It’s light and none greasy. Absorbs well with no residue. No real smell and packaging is good
    hannahb483_4145
    Sample: Free sample provided
    13/03/2025
    Good for dry skin but not eczema
    This was great for my dry hands, I liked the simple packaging and it didn't have a scent which I prefer. However it wasn't great for my partners excema, he said it burnt. I think the cream is advertised as a cream to help with excema so in that case I have given 3 stars.
    amberm761_9337
    Sample: Free sample provided
    12/03/2025
    Does exactly what it says on the tube
    Eucerin Acute care cream The tube is classic Eucerin packaging, squeezes out easily , the cream is quite thick and not really scented and it rubs in to the skin really nicely not greasy at all And it does exactly what it says on the tube, I have really itchy hands daily and this cream almost instantly stops the itch, I love this product and will very likely carry on using it .
    empluseven22_9561
    Sample: Free sample provided
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