Family Medical Cream Yuskin A — Moisturizing and Softening Cream, 120 g

Yuskin A Family Cream is a Japanese therapeutic moisturising cream with over 50 years of trusted use in Japanese households. Manufactured by Yuskin Pharmaceutical, it is classified as a quasi-drug (医薬部外品) in Japan — a step above ordinary cosmetics, meaning its active ingredients are officially recognised for therapeutic efficacy. The distinctive yellow cream with a mild medicinal scent has become an icon of Japanese family skincare, known for delivering fast, deep relief for dry, rough, cracked, and chapped skin.

Key Benefits

• Vitamin A (Retinol Palmitate) — promotes skin cell renewal, softens thickened skin, and restores the moisture barrier damaged by dryness, cold weather, or frequent hand washing.
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol Acetate) — an antioxidant that improves local circulation in the skin, helping to reduce the redness and discomfort associated with severely dry areas, particularly on hands and heels.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) — supports skin metabolism and gives Yuskin A its characteristic yellow colour. It helps maintain healthy skin cell turnover, particularly in areas prone to scaling or flaking.
• Glycyrrhizin (licorice extract) — a natural anti-inflammatory that soothes irritated, red, or reactive skin areas, reducing discomfort without steroids.
• Urea-free and fragrance-minimal formula — unlike many heavy duty repair creams, Yuskin A is gentle enough for daily all-over use, including on children, while still delivering clinical-level results.
• Quasi-drug classification in Japan confirms officially recognised therapeutic efficacy beyond standard cosmetics.

Who Is This For?

Yuskin A Family Cream is genuinely a family product — safe for adults, children, and the elderly. It is particularly effective for people with chronically dry hands from frequent washing (healthcare workers, food industry workers, parents of young children), cracked heels, rough elbow or knee skin, and anyone dealing with dry skin in cold or low-humidity environments. It has also become popular internationally among those who appreciate the combination of genuine active ingredients with a reasonable price point.

How to Use

1. Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin.
2. Massage gently until fully absorbed.
3. Use on hands, heels, elbows, knees, or any particularly dry or rough area.
4. Apply as needed throughout the day, especially after washing hands or bathing.

Tip: For severely cracked heels, apply a generous layer before bed and cover with cotton socks overnight for intensive repair.

Cautions

• For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.
• Do not apply to open wounds, broken skin, or areas of active infection.
• Discontinue use if redness, irritation, or rash develops.
• Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• The yellow colour may transfer to light-coloured fabrics — allow to absorb fully before contact with clothing or bedding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Yuskin A Cream yellow?

The distinctive yellow colour comes from Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), one of the active ingredients. Riboflavin has a naturally intense yellow pigment. While the colour is noticeable on the skin immediately after application, it fades as the cream absorbs. It can temporarily tint fabrics, so it is advisable to let the cream absorb fully before contact with white or light-coloured clothing.

How is Yuskin A different from regular hand creams or moisturisers?

Most standard hand creams and moisturisers are cosmetics — they soften and hydrate the surface of the skin. Yuskin A is classified as a quasi-drug in Japan, meaning it contains active pharmaceutical ingredients (Vitamins A, E, B2, and Glycyrrhizin) at concentrations recognised by Japanese regulators as therapeutically effective. It does not just moisturise — it actively supports skin cell renewal, improves circulation, and reduces inflammation, making it appropriate for genuinely damaged or problem skin.

Can Yuskin A Cream be used on the face?

Yuskin A is primarily formulated for body use (hands, heels, elbows, knees). While some people use it on dry facial patches, its texture and vitamin concentration make it heavier than most facial moisturisers. Those with sensitive or acne-prone facial skin should patch test first. It is not recommended as a daily facial cream for most skin types.

Is the 120g jar size or the pump bottle better?

The 120g jar is the classic format and is ideal for home use — particularly for heels and body areas where you apply a larger amount. The pump bottle (available separately) is more hygienic for hand cream use and easier to dispense with one hand. Both contain the same formula. Many households keep the jar in the bathroom for foot care and the pump on the kitchen counter for quick hand application.

Authentic product sourced and shipped directly from Japan. Processing time: 2–6 business days.