Buy Cream for Dry Itchy Skin Online in Kenya – Epimax Plus 400g
Epimax Plus 400g is a hypoallergenic, fragrance-free cream for dry itchy skin — the flaking, tightness and constant itch that come with very dry, eczema-prone and psoriasis-prone skin. It combines emollients, which soften the skin and seal moisture in, with humectants, which draw water into the skin in the first place. That pairing is what makes it work on skin that ordinary lotion has never quite fixed.
It absorbs quickly without a greasy film, it is gentle enough for babies and adults alike, and it comes in a 400g tub meant for generous daily use. At HealthAlone, a trusted Kenyan health store, you get the original sealed tub with honest, pharmacist-led guidance on WhatsApp before you buy.
Which Epimax Should You Choose?
This is the most common question we get about this brand, and it deserves a straight answer rather than a shrug. Here is how the three Epimax creams we stock differ:
Epimax Plus — this one. The intensive option: emollients plus humectants, hypoallergenic and fragrance-free. Choose it for very dry, flaky, itchy skin, or skin prone to eczema or psoriasis, where a standard moisturiser has not been enough.
Epimax All Purpose Cream — the everyday family moisturiser. Choose it for general dry skin on face, hands and body when you want one straightforward tub for the household.
Epimax Baby & Junior Cream — formulated with newborns and children in mind, fragrance-free, with 10% glycerine. Choose it if you are buying mainly for a baby or a child with sensitive skin.
All three are gentle emollient moisturisers from the same family, and none of them will do harm if you pick the “wrong” one. If you are unsure, message our pharmacist on WhatsApp and describe the skin you are treating — we will tell you which fits, including when the cheaper option is the right one.
Is Epimax for Adults or Children?
Both, and this is worth clearing up because a good number of people assume Epimax is only a baby product. Epimax Plus is suitable for all ages, adults very much included. The Baby & Junior version exists because parents want reassurance that a cream is made for infants, not because adults cannot use these products.
In practice, adults are the majority of buyers for Epimax Plus — people with stubbornly dry shins, cracked heels, itchy patches that flare in the cold season, or eczema they have managed for years. It works on the whole body and on the face for dry skin, and one 400g tub can genuinely serve a whole household.
Why Dry, Itchy Skin Keeps Coming Back
Skin holds a thin barrier of oils and lipids that keeps water in and irritants out. When that barrier is damaged, water escapes faster than the skin can replace it. The skin turns tight, then flaky, then itchy — and scratching damages the barrier further, which makes the dryness worse. That loop is why dry skin so often feels like a losing battle.
Kenyan conditions keep the loop turning. Cold, dry mornings pull moisture from the skin. The dusty season irritates it. Hard water leaves residue after every wash, strong sun works on it all day, and a daily antiseptic bar soap strips whatever is left. On melanin-rich skin the result shows as that grey, ashy cast on shins, elbows, knees and knuckles — a stripped barrier, not skin that needs scrubbing.
Breaking the loop takes two things: stop stripping the skin, and replace the barrier consistently. A humectant-and-emollient cream does the second job properly — humectants pull water in, emollients hold it there and soften what has already hardened.
Key Benefits of Epimax Plus
- Emollients and humectants together — draws moisture in and seals it there
- Helps relieve dryness, flaking and persistent itching
- Supports the skin’s natural protective barrier
- Suits eczema-prone and psoriasis-prone skin
- Hypoallergenic and fragrance-free — fragrance is the most common cause of reactions
- Non-greasy and fast-absorbing, so you can dress soon after
- Safe for all ages, from babies to adults, with professional advice for infants
- Large 400g tub for generous, daily whole-body use
How to Use Epimax Plus
- Cleanse with a gentle soap or body wash — not a harsh antiseptic bar.
- Apply a generous amount to the affected areas.
- Massage gently until fully absorbed, in the direction the hair grows.
- Apply within three minutes of bathing, while skin is still slightly damp. This is the single habit that roughly doubles what any moisturiser achieves.
- Use at least twice daily, and more often on very dry areas such as shins, elbows and heels, or after every hand wash.
With emollients, little and often beats one thick layer, and consistency beats both. Keep going once the skin improves — the improvement is the cream doing its job, and dryness returns when it is withdrawn.
Who Is It For?
It suits adults and children with very dry, flaky or persistently itchy skin, people managing eczema-prone or psoriasis-prone skin between flares, anyone whose skin reacts to fragranced products, families wanting one tub everyone can share, and anyone whose skin turns rough and tight during the cold, dusty months.
Safety note: for external use only; avoid the eyes and rinse with clean water if it gets in. Do not apply to weeping, crusted, broken or infected skin. Patch test on a small area for 24 hours before first use if your skin is highly reactive, and stop if redness, itching or a rash develops. For babies, and for anyone with a diagnosed skin condition or on prescribed treatment, check with your paediatrician, doctor or our pharmacist first. If the cream is paraffin-based — check the ingredients on your tub — be aware that emollient residue soaks into clothing and bedding and makes fabric more flammable, so keep treated skin away from naked flames, jikos and candles and wash bedding regularly. This is a cosmetic moisturiser: it supports comfortable, well-hydrated skin and helps between flares, but it does not treat or cure eczema or psoriasis, which are long-term conditions needing proper medical management. Keep using anything your doctor prescribed, and see a healthcare professional if the skin is painful, cracked open, bleeding, spreading or not improving.
Why Buy Epimax from HealthAlone Kenya?
Popular, affordable creams get copied, and a counterfeit tub can irritate the very skin you were trying to calm — which matters more when the skin already has eczema or psoriasis on it. HealthAlone is a pharmacist-led African health ecosystem, licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Everything we sell is original, sealed and correctly stored, and you will see the current price right on this page, always accurate rather than a figure gone stale somewhere else. Not sure which Epimax you need, or whether a moisturiser is even the right answer for what you are seeing? Message our pharmacist on WhatsApp — we will answer honestly, including when the answer is to see a doctor rather than buy a cream.
We deliver across Nairobi and all major Kenyan towns — Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and beyond — and we serve customers across East Africa, including Tanzania and Uganda. You can also collect your order at our shop at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. Living abroad? Order online from the US or UK and we deliver to your family in Kenya. It is one more step in our vision: building Africa’s most trusted health ecosystem, accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Epimax cream is best for me?
It depends on the skin you are treating. Epimax Plus is the intensive option for very dry, flaky or itchy skin and for eczema-prone or psoriasis-prone skin. Epimax All Purpose Cream is the everyday family moisturiser for general dry skin. Epimax Baby & Junior is formulated with newborns and children in mind. None will do harm if you pick differently — message our pharmacist and we will help you choose.
Is Epimax Plus for adults or only for children?
Both. Epimax Plus is suitable for all ages, and adults are in fact the majority of its buyers — people with stubbornly dry shins, cracked heels, or eczema they have managed for years. The Baby & Junior version exists to reassure parents, not because adults cannot use these creams.
What are the benefits of Epimax Plus?
It combines emollients, which soften skin and seal moisture in, with humectants, which draw water into the skin. That pairing relieves dryness, flaking and itching, and supports the skin’s natural barrier. It is hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, absorbs without greasiness, and suits eczema-prone and psoriasis-prone skin.
Does Epimax Plus have side effects?
Most people use it without any problem — it is fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, and fragrance is the most common cause of skin reactions. A small number of people develop mild contact irritation to any new product, so patch test for 24 hours first. It can sting on broken or cracked skin. Stop and seek advice if redness, itching or a rash develops.
Can it be used on eczema or psoriasis?
It is suitable for eczema-prone and psoriasis-prone skin, and consistent moisturising is the foundation of managing both between flares. It is a moisturiser, though, not a medicine: it does not treat or cure either condition. Use it alongside what your doctor has prescribed rather than instead of it, and seek medical care for skin that is painful, cracked, weeping or spreading.
Is Epimax Plus good for oily skin?
Probably not the best choice. It is a rich cream designed for dry, flaky skin, so on oily or acne-prone skin it may feel heavy and contribute to congestion. If your skin is oily but has dry patches, use it on those patches only. For oily skin generally, ask our pharmacist about a lighter moisturiser.
How often should I apply it?
At least twice daily, and more often on very dry areas or after every hand wash. There is no harm in frequent use. The most effective habit is applying within three minutes of a bath or shower while the skin is still slightly damp, because you are then sealing in water that is already there.
How much does Epimax Plus cost in Kenya?
You will see the current price of the 400g tub right on this page, always up to date — we keep it accurate rather than publishing figures that go stale. Epimax is among the more economical creams of its type, and the large tub is designed for generous daily use, so judge value by how many weeks it lasts and by the assurance of original, sealed stock from a licensed store.
Where can I buy Epimax Plus in Kenya?
You can buy Epimax Plus 400g online at HealthAlone, a trusted Kenyan health store. We deliver across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and the rest of Kenya, and we serve customers in East Africa, including Tanzania and Uganda. You can also buy it in person at our shop at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi.
