Zerobase Cream: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Zerobase Cream is a fragrance-free emollient cream containing liquid paraffin, used to moisturise, soothe, and protect dry or irritated skin. It helps manage conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and ichthyosis, and can also be used as a soap substitute. It is suitable for all ages, including infants, children, and older adults.

What is Zerobase Cream

Zerobase is a fragrance-free emollient cream that moisturises, soothes, and protects dry or irritated skin. It is used to help manage skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and ichthyosis.

Zerobase Cream uses

• Dry, red, or irritated skin
• Eczema and atopic dermatitis
• Psoriasis (as a moisturiser)
• Ichthyosis
• Itching (pruritus)
• Can be used as a soap substitute during washing

Benefits of Zerobase Cream

• Soothes, softens, and protects dry or irritated skin
• Restores moisture and reduces discomfort
• Supports natural skin repair and barrier function
• Suitable for all ages including infants, children, and older adults
• Fragrance-free and paraben-free, suitable for sensitive skin
• Can be used before bathing to help prevent further dryness

How Zerobase Cream works

Zerobase forms a protective layer on the surface of the skin that helps lock in moisture and slow down water loss. This helps the skin stay hydrated and allows damaged or irritated skin to heal and strengthen over time.

Zerobase Cream dosage

Apply a generous amount to the affected areas of skin as often as required. Smooth the cream gently onto the skin, following the direction of hair growth, rather than rubbing it in, to reduce the risk of folliculitis. It can be applied before bathing or showering to help stop water and cleansers from drying the skin further, and can also be used as a soap substitute by applying to wet skin and rinsing off.

Wash your hands before applying, or use a clean spatula to remove the cream from the tub to prevent contamination. Allow the cream to absorb before dressing or applying any other topical product. It is suitable for use in adults, children, and infants unless a healthcare professional advises otherwise. If using a medicated cream such as a topical corticosteroid, apply this cream first and let it absorb before applying the medicated product, or follow your prescriber's instructions.

Available forms and strengths

• Cream

Side effects of Zerobase Cream

Common

• Mild stinging or burning sensation on first application, particularly on broken or very dry skin
• Temporary greasiness or heaviness on the skin surface
• Skin irritation or redness at the application site

Serious

• Signs of a severe allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat
• Skin rash or hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Sudden dizziness or loss of consciousness
• Folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), more likely if the cream is applied against the direction of hair growth or under occlusive dressings
• Contact dermatitis in rare cases of sensitivity to an ingredient

Warnings and precautions

• Do not use this cream if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
• Be careful using it before a bath or shower, as it can make bathroom surfaces slippery.
• This cream is flammable. Keep it away from open flames, cigarettes, or other heat sources, and wash clothing or bedding that touches the cream regularly, since it can also become flammable.
• Do not apply to skin that is broken, badly cracked, infected, or bleeding without medical advice.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes.
• If you are taking or have recently taken any other medication, including those bought without a prescription, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this cream.
• If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using this cream, though it is generally considered suitable since it is applied to the skin and not significantly absorbed into the body.
• This cream is generally considered suitable during breastfeeding, but avoid applying it to the nipple area to prevent the baby from swallowing it, and ask your doctor or pharmacist if unsure.
• There is no known interaction between this cream and alcohol, since it is applied to the skin.
• This cream does not cause drowsiness and is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machinery.

Storage

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep out of sight and reach of children
• Keep the lid tightly closed between uses to prevent contamination
• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the packaging – this refers to the last day of the stated month
• Do not freeze
• Do not transfer to another container
• Do not dispose of the product via household waste or drains. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away unwanted creams safely

When to see a doctor

• Stop using the cream and get emergency medical help if you notice signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat, a skin rash or hives, difficulty breathing, or sudden dizziness or loss of consciousness.
• If your skin condition gets worse or does not improve after two weeks of use, see your doctor.
• If you notice irritation, redness, or a rash after applying the cream, stop using it and speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Alternatives

• Epaderm Cream
• Oilatum Cream
• Aveeno Cream