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Aqueous cream

Does anyone use this, is it as good as E45

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  • I have used it in the past. The smell is not great but it is very hydrating. Cheap too.
  • Sublime_2
    Sublime_2 Posts: 15,741 Forumite
    Its fine, does more or less the same thing as E45 and cheap. :)

    I prefer doublebase, or dipro-base which I get on prescription for my two, as its more effective at combatting dry skin/eczema.
  • Hi,

    I use it. When my eczema flairs up I use it to wash with as well. Very cheap in Tesco

    PGxx
  • alja
    alja Posts: 838 Forumite
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    i used it earlier this year when I had a rash come up & it's actually quite nice to wash with!
  • i use this to an sometimes u can find it cheaper in home bargains or some pound shops
  • I swear by aqueous cream, did use E45 cream but aqueous cream is just as good and cheaper x
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    G/C - Jan £248.52/£235.00 - Feb£214.72/£235.00
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  • keelykat
    keelykat Posts: 3,341 Forumite
    I use it, because E45 has lanolin in it (which i'm allergic to).

    I have eczema, and it seems to help quite a lot.

    keely.
    Mommy to Elliot (5) and Lewis (born xmas eve 11!)
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