Alpha Keri Oil

Why did they change the formula?? – For years I've been using Alpha Keri oil after showers. The oil locked in moisture and helped my dry skin immensely. I also love that familiar subtle smell after showers, it was the best. I was very dismayed when I ran out and had to buy the new formula in the new packaging. It is just not the same, why mess with a winning formula!? The new… Read more

formula doesn't feel the same and it smells like plastic... boo! Bring back the original!

November 17th 2016 Update: Follow up review... the original is back!

I wrote a review recently about how as a loyal customer for many years I was upset to find out the original bath/shower oil had been changed... Well the original formula is back! Alpha Keri Supple Skin Shower & Body Oil - if you look for one with fragrance listed in the ingredients on the back - is just like the good old stuff. Kudos to Alpha Kerri for listening to their customers and reverting back to the good ol'original!!

Alpha Keri oil – I found bottles of it at Priceline clearance centre at Brandsmart, Nunawading. They have a 50% sale off the lowest price, so got it for $10.00 for the 1 litre bottle. Its the old packaging. Purple.

So glad I came across this product! And this brand!!! – I will admit I've only been using this product for about a week but already I feel like it is helping, I have had bulging varicose veins and just normal veins showing since I was 16 I am now 25, my legs get really itchy every day and I can't help but scratch until they bleed,l sometimes, most shop bought products do not help to keep my skin soft… Read more

which seems to help with the itching, products from the health foods shop also haven't helped moo goo, and the likes, anyway I was at a friends and she had this in the bathroom and suggested I try it. Wonderful it's so easy to apply in the shower either during or just once I turn the taps off. If I am worried about the slipping I then step out and do it. My skin is feeling soft and far less itchy I also have the odd flare up of dermatitis which I'll get after using a new product and so far nothing. Also using the cream wash in the shower yes it's blue I don't know why maybe it's settlement I will shake it next time but either way I don't mind and I am using the skin lotion for once I'm dry after the shower or bath. Notably the oil is so quick and convenient I have no excuse to forget it and the lotion I haven't missed it yet probably because I am actually seeing results

New Alpha Keri oil is not like the old one – It smells like mineral oil and not as good as the old one. I am hoping to get the old one again. Not the good product now. Hope to get the old stuff back.

Won't be showering with this before dates – Purchased the 1Litre bottle from Priceline. Just washed my hands with it. Skin feels nice and soft. Product seems to work except the ghastly smell! Label says 'Original Fragrance' and the manufacturer's aren't kidding. My hands now smell like cheap baby oil or baby power and I'm reminded of powdery old people smell. Phew! I mean really? Why in… Read more

the world with the variety of scents these days would you re-introduce an outdated sickening fragrance like this. Puts me off. I wouldn't want anyone near me getting a whiff of this, much less myself. Guess I'll have to keep hunting for another brand. You'll loose new customers with this scent Alpha Kerri! I'd prefer a lack of fragrance rather than this. Would have been better.

Makes sense that one reviewer complained about the bottle having no handle saying it was difficult to hold. This is true.

Hate new bottles – I have used lotion and body wash for about 29 years and loved it UNTIL someone had to revamp the bottles did anyone try them before releasing to the consumers the lotion I have broken the pump every time about half way through use the body wash you cannot pump unless you have your hand right under it Iam very disappointed and thinking about changing to another brand THINK before you change

Only product that has cured my itch – For years my doctor gave me all types of creams and tablets but the never worked. So I tried the following. Aveena shower wash on my sponge and then the same amount of Alpha Keri Oil. After a few days I could not believe the change. The itch has gone but I have to use it everyday or the itch will come back. So please if you have a supplier in… Read more

Franston or the surrounding areas I would be ever grateful. By the way the oil is a nice blue color not clear like many of the others. Hoping to hear from you soon Andrea Corrigan.

New one is not working with my skin – Hi, i have used the alpha keri oil for years for my dry skin thats rare and that i was born with. Its not like any dry skin, its like really dark shaped and irritating if i dont put cream especially in winter. When i use the alpha keri oil in bath i know it works getting rid of some of the dry skin on me. With the new one it doesn’t. I can tell… Read more

the difference and i know there’s something missing in the new one. Its not the same its just like any other oil that just gets rid of the irratation a bit and not the dry skin. I cant get rid of my dry skin anymore.SAD. I will always now feel irrated that its gone. Alpha ker oil was one product that was my remedy. Why steal that away.:(

Great body moisturiser! – Alpha Keri Oil is a great moisturiser for dry, itchy skin, which is what I have. I have used it and Keri Lotion for many years. However, since the re-packaging a few years ago, I have been disappointed in both the inferior new package design and the fact that handles were dispensed with on the new model. The one-litre container of oil is not… Read more

manageable without a handle. After trying to manouvre it over the past few months, I will not buy this size again but will look for something smaller which is manageable.

Alpha Keri 1 litre bottle – I recently purchased the one litre bottle of oil. Apart from the disappointment re the lack of fragrance I find it impossible to hold the bottle without a handle. It is ok if you want to squirt it in to the bath, but not very shower friendly. Very frustrating. I certainly hope the old packaging is returned and the fragrance.

What a shame!!! – A friend told me about the old product and I was planning on getting some as I struggle with very dry skin. After reading to reviews about the change in the product I am now not so sure I will bother. Many asked why the change ... I'm guessing is about money. Think one can almost guarantee that saving money is the driving force behind the change. Happy to be proven wrong!!!

bring back the original – New formula no good, would like to get original but cant find it anywhere. I miss the smell, it's just not the same, will be trying other products. Very unhappy

Not happy with the change in oil blend – The new oil doesn't work for my skin (in the bath) like the previous blend did. I'm sooooo disappointed. Cannot buy the current version any more as it isn't strong enough to contribute to healing my severe dry skin and cannot locate the old version anywhere. I wish I had known a change was coming so I could have stocked up. I've been loyal to… Read more

the brand & product for years!!! I'm going to have to switch to another product & company... What a shame.

Ridiculous new packaging – After I don't know how many years that I have been enjoying the feel, smell and ease of using the 1 litre oil I recently had no choice but to purchase the "New" packaged item. Did anyone in the design team actually try using the 1 litre bottle? Small lid/opening and no handle, really? Try using it people and you will see that this just does not… Read more

work. And then for the new colour lack of smell, did it really need to be changed? I would not think so by my experience of using it for years like so many others on this site claim. Like them too, I will need to find an alternative unless this is address. Very disappointed and frustrated.

Was perfect, now terrible – After over 20 years of using the Alpha Keri range, I am never buying it again unless I see an ad on t.v which tells me that it was all a big mistake and they've changed it back to the old recipe! What a terrible marketing team they must have. Change the products and make them all terrible, change the packaging so that it's unrecognisable. Really? Heeelllooo- just change it back. It's a no brainer.

Agree with Why Fix Something That Isn't Broken – Totally agree with the previous comment I won't be buying it again either. The smell that I liked so much has gone. I have also been buying it for years 15 but if they don't change it back then never again. Makes one wonder what else they changed about it. Very disappointed

Why fix something that was not broken? – I have been searching for the alpha keri oil that I have been using for the last 25 years and all I can find now on the shelf is some disgustingly bland smelling stuff. What were they thinking when they changed a great product for no apparent reason? I won't be buying it any more! Very disappointed.

Alpha Keri Oil Bath and Shower Oil – Have been using this product for 27 years. I was told recently when it wasn't on a shelf that it was discontinued. At a Chemist in the ACT. Then I went to Chemist Warehouse in Woden ACT and they had heaps on the shelf. It has new packaging that is all. But I need to say that it wasn't very smart of them because apparently I had walked past it in… Read more

three other Warehouses, thinking they didn't have it because the Chemist said it was discontinued. The packaging is dull and doesn't stand out like the other with the purple and white. Bad move for sales to change the packaging. Caused me a lot of running around thanks to the Chemist who said it was discontinued, which i thought was rubbish anyway because it is the best product ever.

Good – I was particularly pleased with the results of this product when using for my toddler who has a mild skin issue. It was really good to put some in the bath and left their skin really well hydrated and moistened. I found that it was not too expensive and you really only needed to use a little bit each time to see the results. That you do not have… Read more

to use a lot of the product to see the results. Inexpensive and a great way to keep skin moist, particularly if you have dry skin or some other skin issue. I wish they sold it in larger containers.

Well known, Fantastic results – Alpha Keri Oil has been a favourite in our household for ages and the product has been around for years. It is a very well known brand. It is very easy to use. Either add a cap full to your bath and bathe for 5-10minutes or apply directly to wet skin after showering then pat dry. It is non greasy but can initially be slippery after application… Read more

until it absorbs into your skin. It also leaves the bath slightly slippery after use. Alpha Kerri Oil has a subtle scent and is great to use on dry sensitive skin as it helps to keep moisture in. Available from all good supermarkets and chemists. Reasonable price. Well known Brand. Lasts for ages. Simple to use. Great for all skin types

Great for dry skin – My mum bought me Alpha Keri Oil for bath and shower as I've had eczema my whole life. Its soluble in water so it perfect for soaking in the tub. It helps relieve itching and my skin feels soft and smooth afterwards. It's great for the whole family. I used it to bath my babies too, and it's great as a moisturizer after bath & shower if you have… Read more

used another product. Water dispersible so good for bath and shower A little pricey, but a bottle will last awhile

Excellent – This really is a miracle product. It helps clear up a new babies dry and flaking skin and is also great on kids and adults. I still use this throughout winter on myself and my four year old as it helps retain the moisture on your skin. It is not just an oil though. It actually lathers up to cleanse as well. Beats other oils similar to this… Read more ·  1

and is economical in the large pack. Alpha Keri Oil is an unbeatable bath wash for newborn babies. It moistures their delicate skin so well that I would not use anything else.

Excellent – love this product, i buy mine at a discount chemist so it is a lot cheaper again. it hydrates my boys skin so well that after a bath their skin feels so soft and moist without it feeling oily at all. highly recommend this product. the best price is very competitive and when on special i stack up on it works as it says especially for children… Read more

who have sensitive skin or skin problems like eczema

large one litre bottle so that you can save money and it last longer if you buy it this way because it is oil the bath needs to be wash with hot/warm water everyday after use

again because it is oil the bath gets pretty slippery so make sure you use some bath mat on the bath especially for little children

Terrible – Due to its controversial ingredients, I found that this product literally burned my skin away (I used it on my hand and noticed it was red the next day). I have particularly sensitive skin so I'm ALWAYS looking for a dry skin treatment cream or lotion that actually works and I can confidently say that this one is simply not it. I wouldn't… Read more

recommend this product to anyone as it is far too harsh to use on skin, especially if you have sensitive skin like I do. Not recommended. Nothing, to be perfectly honest. It literally burned my skin.

Excellent – I really like this product. My daughter has really senstive and itchy skin after she has been in the bath, and this works really well. It leaves a soft , smooth and moist coating over her body when she gets out, which means she doesnt get itchy or dry skin after bathing - this makes the bathing process a whole lot easier. This is my favorite of… Read more

this type of product and i have even used it when bathing because i really like the way my skin feels after bathing when i use it. Keeps skin really hydrated and smooth after bathing Bit pricy but it is worth it

Excellent – My mother in law put us onto this. We use it in the bath and mostly after showering. When my skin's still water I rub it all over me. It works well as a moisterisor and it means I save on buying creams more often. I love this and wish I had used it earlier. It's quite cost effective also. Great for dry skin. The smell is ok. Containers are easy to… Read more

use with a good cap seal for no spilling which s=is great. The packaging looks like something my grandma would have had in her bathroom 30 years ago.

Good – I am glad that this was given to me as a gift, as it is something I probably wouldn't have bought without trying first. It has been great for our baby, as it leaves his skin soft without dryness (as a few other products tend to do once used over a period of time). It does make our baby quite slippery which has proven tricky when it comes to… Read more

lifting him out of the bath! Doesn't dry out baby's skin. Only need a small amount. A little costly. Can be too oily if too much is used in the bath water.

Bad – Great product, won't dry out soft sensitive skin. Too slippery for our liking so we did cease to use it. Very gentle on baby's skin, a non drying moisturising formula that easily disburses in water. Great for baby bath. Recommended by the hospital for sensitive skin. Baby is slippery to hold in bath. We actually stopped using it as my husband was always fighting to grip our daughter properly.

Excellent – This is a great product that really does help to sooth skin. It is fantastic to use with a young baby and is very cost effective as you only need a little bit each time. A great product for anyone with smooth skin and also very suitable for a baby with sensitive skin. Not too expensive when compared with similar products and lasts a long time. Has… Read more

a nice smell and you do not need to use much when adding to the bath. The oil does make the bath a little slippery so it is best to only use a little bit each time.

Excellent – Overall I really like it and is has helped my dry skin on many occasions. I have other family members who use it too and now all of us have lovely soft feet from using it. We rub it on after a shower or before bed and pop socks on to let it nourish our fett. Best thing on the market for dry cracked heels. Keri oil has helped stop the cracks in my… Read more

feet. It is nice and gentle on the skin and has a nice smell. It can be slippery in showers and the bathroom area because it is oil.

Excellent – As we only have a shower I find that this oil soaks into your skin if you rub it in before you dry yourself. I use it on the kids throughout the year and find it fantastic for that winter itch the smell- reminds me of when I was a little girl! Soft and smooth on skin can make the bath / shower a little slippery

Good – this is a great product as i am usually not a fan of oil products. i'm still not 100% satisfied as the oil seems to cling to everything. great for sensitive skin and controls my itching. i was working in a nursing home awhile back and they used this there, i'm 23 so a bit of a turn off but obviously sensitive enough for fragile elderly skin and… Read more

puts a bit of oil back into dry and flaky skin so very good for winter months. i would recommend to aged people, for babies and children and any who have sensitive skin. affordable and gentle oil is slippery and clings so surfaces should be cleaned and care taken in the shower especially if you are older.

Good – Alpha Keri Oil is scented but only lightly. I found it great to use when bathing my babies. But I would only use it in the bath not the shower as it can be a little bit slippery. I used it especially in winter. I didn't use it every day as I alternated with some basic soap which I found was better for washing hair and getting rid of grime. It… Read more

can make the bath toys a bit slick but that is easily fixed by throwing them in a bag in the dishwasher. This is a lovely product to use on babies Nothing really with this product

Excellent – this product is great! use it on the whole family, even use it on my dogs! great smell and no allergies, its great for all skin types. I think the price is great also,i find myself using it for the sake of it overall great product for all skin types only buy in a chemist

I so miss the old Keri oil – Please bring back the old Keri Oil. The new bath oil is nothing like the old one. Show details