Building on 150 years of trusted expertise in skin healing and its iconic Petroleum Jelly, Vaseline launches the Pro Derma Ultra Moisturizing Body Cream, a clinically proven formula for dry and sensitive skin that reinforces the brand’s science-led approach to skin health.

Co-created with over 300 skincare experts and recommended by 89% of dermatologists, Vaseline Pro Derma Ultra Moisturizing Body Cream delivers 72 hours of deep hydration while strengthening the skin barrier by 27.8%. The formula helps repair sensitive and irritated skin, providing an 80% boost in instant hydration and a 32% improvement in immediate repair. Clinical testing shows improvements across multiple parameters.

Sherlyn Heng, Head of Marketing Skincare Malaysia & Singapore, said:

At Vaseline, we believe that healthy skin is foundational to personal wellbeing. Vaseline Pro Derma represents a significant step forward in our mission to make advanced skin care accessible to all, especially those with dry, sensitive, and vulnerable skin types.

Proprietary Four-Dimensional Barrier Repair Technology

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Dr Anuchai Sinsawat (Dr Aum), Vaseline Global R&D Expert and South East Asia Lead, shared:

Vaseline Pro Derma delivers targeted hydration, reinforces epidermal integrity, and provides sustained comfort in urban environments. Its efficacy is grounded in dermatological science, offering measurable improvements in skin texture, moisture retention, and overall skin resilience.

Formulated with Unilever’s proprietary 4D Barrier Repair Technology – Pro Ceramide Complex, Pro Derma provides deep, layer-by-layer repair for long-lasting moisturisation. This technology targets four scientific pillars of barrier repair, each addressing a vital aspect of skin barrier function:

  • Strengthens the Microbiome Barrier with Prebiotic Essence: Balances the skin’s microenvironment by supporting beneficial bacteria while reducing harmful ones
  • Supports the Corneum Barrier with 4D Hyaluronic Acid: Promotes a twofold increase in hyaluronic acid gene expression, delivering deep, multi-layer hydration across the skin
  • Restores the Lipid Barrier with Pro Ceramide Complex: Enhances gene expression for ceramide synthesis by 30%, replenishing essential lipids that strengthen barrier integrity
  • Reinforces the Basal Layer with Micro-Collagen Peptide: Boosts type VII collagen production by 52%, improving structural support and enhancing skin resilience at the cellular level

Clinical Development and Real-World Results: Zero Stickiness Reported

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    The collaboration with over 300 skincare experts worldwide guided every stage of Pro Derma’s development, from ingredient selection to formulation optimisation. The challenge lay in creating a formula that delivers intensive barrier repair for compromised skin while maintaining a lightweight, non-occlusive feel.

    The solution lies in Pro Derma’s innovative snow-melting texture, which melts instantly at skin temperature (37°C) for fast absorption and a non-greasy finish. Clinical user testing reported zero instances of stickiness or residue, with 100% of participants reporting complete absorption. This ensures effective penetration of barrier repair actives while remaining suitable for daily use, clothing contact, and layering with other products.

    The formulation retains its effectiveness across different environmental conditions, including high humidity (tested at 20% humidity and 10°C), making it ideal for tropical climates and urban environments where skin is exposed to multiple daily stressors.

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    150 Years of Trusted Skin Healing Expertise

    As Vaseline celebrates 150 years of innovation in skin healing, Pro Derma embodies the brand’s continued commitment to its founding principle: that effective skin repair should be both scientifically sound and easily accessible.

    Vaseline Pro Derma Ultra Moisturizing Body Cream will be available at all Watsons outlets and pharmacies across Malaysia and Singapore starting from the end of October 2025.

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