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Dorothy's Unique Formulation

Dorothy's Original Skin Oil pairs NF food-grade mineral oil with USP-grade lanolin to moisturize very dry skin. See ingredients, uses, and where to buy.

TGBy Tom Gold

For the most effective treatment of very dry skin, many doctors recommend moisturizers containing mineral oil and lanolin. Dorothy’s Original Skin Oil is the only skin care product on the market having mineral oil as its principal (first listed) ingredient, along with lanolin.

That pairing is the whole idea. Dorothy’s unique formulation uses NF food-grade mineral oil that is non-irritating and seals in moisture, plus USP-grade natural and pure lanolin, a lipid-rich emollient that penetrates deeply into the skin. In testing at a nationally recognized laboratory, Dorothy’s showed no signs of skin irritation, even when left continuously on the skin for almost two months!

A Tried and True Product

A woman bundled up outdoors on a snowy winter day

Dorothy’s Original Skin Oil is an unparalleled moisturizer, especially effective in dry climates, and during cold and dry winter months. It is mild enough for the face, and also treats problem areas such as feet and elbows.

Sally, a loyal Dorothy’s user, says, “It’s not just a cosmetic, at times it really is therapeutic.”

Unparalleled Moisturizer

Like many products that are tried and true, Dorothy’s Original Skin Oil is a bit old fashioned. It doesn’t have trendy ingredients or a fancy perfumed scent. It needs to be shaken before use. It goes on somewhat oily, and a little goes a long way! But if you leave Dorothy’s on your skin for a minute or two, it soaks right in, leaving your skin feeling incredible: moisturized, supple, rejuvenated. Try it once and you’ll become a lifelong user!

Ingredients

Mineral oil, water, lanolin, petrolatum, lanolin alcohol, gyceryl dilaurate, fragrance, sodium borate, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone

Get your bottle

Dorothy’s Original Skin Oil comes in an 8 oz bottle. Order it from the EKLA Corp store, or find the Amazon listing and the eBay listing. Questions first? Contact us.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use Dorothy's Original Skin Oil?

Shake well before using, then smooth on a small amount and give it a minute or two to soak in. A little goes a long way. Use it anywhere your skin runs dry, from your face and hands to problem areas such as feet and elbows.

Can it really replace several products?

Yes. The same bottle works as a face and body moisturizer, a bath oil, and a makeup remover, so you do not need three separate products for those jobs. It is mild enough for the face.

Is Dorothy's tested on animals?

No. Dorothy's Original Skin Oil is a cruelty free product and is not tested on animals. It is made in the United States, and the water used in the formulation meets USP purified water specifications.

Where can I buy Dorothy's Original Skin Oil?

Dorothy's Original Skin Oil comes in an 8 oz bottle and is ordered online through the EKLA Corp store. If you run a store and would like to stock Dorothy's, send us a retailer inquiry from the Retailer Inquiries page on this site.

Try Dorothy's on your skin

Wherever you have very dry, chapped or chafed skin: let it soak in, and let it get to work. There is simply nothing else like it.