Powered by breakthrough Pro-Ceramide Complex technology, the innovation is designed as a skin barrier “rescuer” – helping professional women take control of various body skin concerns caused by compromised skin barrier function. To mark the launch, Vaseline Pro Derma is collaborating with the Indonesian Society of Dermatology and Venereology (PERDOSKI) Jakarta and Immuno Derma Clinic to expand access to skin health education and body care treatment, empowering professional women to better detect, repair, and strengthen their body skin barrier through more accurate information and trusted professional care.
Amid increasingly fast-paced lifestyles and demanding routines, Indonesian professional women are becoming more progressive in taking control of their lives. They are not only navigating careers, family, and social commitments with greater confidence, but are also increasingly aware that caring for their skin is an essential act of self-control and self-care in the midst of nonstop daily demands.
Melisa Caroline, Senior Brand Manager, Vaseline, shared, “With more than 150 years of experience in caring for and protecting skin health of people around the world, Vaseline continues to introduce innovations powered by science and technology to meet increasingly dynamic skincare needs. Today, we are seeing how professional women – who are constantly exposed to external aggressors such as air pollution, intense UV exposure, high humidity, prolonged time in air-conditioned environments, and extreme temperature changes – are becoming more vulnerable to skin barrier disruption. As a result, they are increasingly driven to take greater control in maintaining a healthy skin barrier amidst the demands of modern life.”
Unfortunately, body skin — which makes up 90% of the body’s total skin surface and is most exposed to external aggressors — is often still overlooked, forcing the skin to work even harder to maintain a healthy skin barrier.
Further elaborating on the issue, Dr. dr. Windy Keumala Budianti, SpDVE, Subsp.DAI, FINSDV, FAADV explained, “Essentially, the skin barrier is the outermost layer of the skin that acts as a protective shield — helping the skin retain moisture while defending it against external aggressors. Because the early signs of skin barrier damage on the body are often overlooked, they can eventually develop into a range of skin concerns experienced differently by every professional woman, from dry and reddened skin, dullness, to rough, acne-like texture. Without proper care, these issues can become a recurring cycle.”
To address this, beyond consulting with a dermatologist, skin concerns caused by compromised body skin barrier function require more targeted and intensive care to help repair the damage and prevent it from recurring. This highlights the need for greater education and clinically backed innovations that empower professional women to restore and strengthen their body skin barrier, so they can continue to feel comfortable and confident in their skin through the right approach to care.
Melisa explained, “To answer this need, Vaseline is introducing its latest innovation: Vaseline Pro Derma, powered by breakthrough Pro-Ceramide Complex technology developed through 50 years of research — making it the most advanced innovation Vaseline has ever created. Co-developed in close collaboration with 300 skin experts from around the world, Vaseline Pro Derma combines clinical efficacy with scientific expertise to deliver visible results. The innovation works to restore and strengthen the body skin barrier from within through self-renewal, acting as a skin-saving solution that helps repair and break the cycle of dry, reddened skin, dullness, and rough skin texture.”
The Vaseline Pro Derma innovation features four variants designed to address different body skin care needs (more detailed information can be found in the Fact Sheet):
- Vaseline Pro Derma Moisturizing Cream for dry or redness-prone skin, available in Fragrance-Free and Cedar Fragrance variants
- Vaseline Pro Derma Brightening Lotion for dull or uneven skin tone
- Vaseline Pro Derma Smoothing Lotion for rough skin texture, including body acne
Nikita Willy shared, “As a professional woman, I have to juggle so many things at once, and it’s important for me to always stay in control — especially when it comes to my skin health. I used to focus a lot on caring for my facial skin barrier, but over time I realized that my body skin barrier deserves the same attention too, especially after wearing hijab. I found that it really affected the condition of my skin. I could feel it the most when exercising, when my skin sometimes felt like it couldn’t fully ‘breathe,’ and that’s when I realized that excess moisture can make the skin barrier more vulnerable to damage.”
“That’s why I’ve started paying more attention to taking control of my body skin barrier with Vaseline Pro Derma. It’s not only a form of gratitude for maintaining healthy skin, but also an act of self-care so I can continue feeling comfortable in my everyday life.”
Through this launch, Vaseline also continues to bring its “Health Beyond Hype” purpose to life – a commitment to providing clinically verified guidance on the right approach to healthy skin care, especially amid the overwhelming flow of information that can sometimes lead to misconceptions. This commitment is reinforced through collaborations with trusted experts in skin health, namely PERDOSKI Jakarta and Immuno Derma Clinic, an integrated skin health clinic that offers extensive allergy testing tailored to each patient’s specific condition and needs.
dr. M. Akbar Wedyadhana, SpDVE, FINSDV, FAADV, Chairman of PERDOSKI Jakarta, shared, “PERDOSKI Jakarta has collaborated several times with Unilever Indonesia — in this case, Vaseline — where together we have previously carried out several initiatives that have delivered a positive impact for the community. Through this collaboration, dermatologists from PERDOSKI Jakarta will help expand public education on the importance of maintaining a healthy body skin barrier, including through accessible digital campaigns. We hope this collaboration can become a trusted reference for reliable information and help raise awareness around prioritizing body skin barrier care.”
“In addition, Vaseline Pro Derma will also take part in several scientific sessions organized by PERDOSKI Jakarta. We hope more Indonesians will be empowered to care for their skin health through trusted information, services, and innovations.”
Meanwhile, through its collaboration with Immuno Derma Clinic, Vaseline Pro Derma is providing advanced skin assessment services using Dermoscope technology, which enables dermatologists to visualize skin structures beneath the surface that are invisible to the naked eye – helping to provide more accurate diagnoses, including the detection of compromised skin barrier function. In addition, the clinic also offers Temp Test® technology, exclusively available at Immuno Derma Clinic, which helps detect allergies triggered by both hot and cold temperatures. These services will be made available through a series of collaborative events in the future.
Melisa concluded, “We hope this innovation launch and the collaborations behind it can inspire professional women to break free from skin concerns by restoring and strengthening their body skin barrier – supported by regular consultations with dermatologists and the use of the Vaseline Pro Derma range. Be sure to follow our Instagram and Tik Tok @VaselineID, as we’ll continue actively sharing educational content and engaging with our community to help address various body skin barrier protection needs.”