SELECTED BY TENO
There's a meaningful difference between hydrating and repairing. Most moisturisers do the first. The Restoring Ointment does the second - ceramides rebuild the skin barrier, petrolatum seals it, hyaluronic acid attracts moisture deep into the skin. It's the product we'd recommend to anyone whose skin is genuinely compromised, not just dry.
OEM built the Restoring Ointment around clinical efficacy - ceramides, petrolatum and hyaluronic acid are among the most studied and validated ingredients in dermatology for skin barrier repair. What makes it different from a clinical product is the addition of Tsubaki Seed Oil and Green Tea Extract - the same Japanese botanical ingredients found in the Exfoliating Hand Wash - bringing the same attention to origin and quality. The result sits between a pharmaceutical ointment and a considered balm. Both in formula and in intention.
- Rebuilds the skin barrier from within - not a surface treatment, a structural repair
- Seals the barrier against moisture loss - allows everything applied underneath to work without evaporating
- Particularly effective on dry patches, cuticles, elbows and skin exposed to frequent washing or environmental stress
- Safe on the most sensitive skin - including eczema and psoriasis-prone conditions
Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP)
Three ceramide types clinically validated for skin barrier repair - each targets a different layer of the barrier structure.
Petrolatum
The most effective occlusive agent in dermatology - forms a physical seal over the skin surface.
Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
Draws moisture from the environment into the skin - works at a deeper level than surface emollients.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (Tsubaki)
Penetrates the skin rather than sitting on the surface - aids in long-term repair and resilience.
OEM - On Earth Momentarily - is a Los Angeles-based brand founded by a Canadian-Japanese couple shaped by Japanese wellness philosophy. Their approach to care is 360° - body, mind and environment. The Exfoliating Hand Wash took years to develop, working through formulations and packaging until every detail was right. The result is a product that carries that obsessive attention in every use.
