Good Moisturiser for dry skin?

zulubabe

I have very sensitive skin & was really struggling with eczema. Face was red and had very dry patches around my eyes. I would use something and it would work for a few days then would stop working. I got to my wits end and then found out about Liz Earle. Have been using it for the past month and can't believe the difference in my skin - I have normal gorgeous glowing skin again!! Ok so its not cheap but its not mega expensive either (£20 for a moisturiser) but the products definitely do work & as you don't have to use loads its very economical. I bought a 50ml moisturiser a month ago and I'm only a third of the way down now! Have to say I wouldn't use anything else now.

annie_d

I use coconut oil as a moisturiser....and make up remover....and hair conditioner. It really is just brilliant.

moneysniffer

A.Penny.Saved wrote: »

Many moisturisers have paraffin as well as many other chemicals in them and only cause trouble for the skin. I stopped using them and now only use coconut oil because it is more like natural skin oils and has a number of beneficial properties. The best thing is you can eat and cook with it as well.

Why is paraffin bad for the skin? You've got me worried now! I suffer with eczema and my doctor prescribes paraffin (50% liquid paraffin 50% white soft paraffin) for when my skin is really bad.

moneysniffer

zulubabe wrote: »

I have very sensitive skin & was really struggling with eczema. Face was red and had very dry patches around my eyes. I would use something and it would work for a few days then would stop working. I got to my wits end and then found out about Liz Earle. Have been using it for the past month and can't believe the difference in my skin - I have normal gorgeous glowing skin again!! Ok so its not cheap but its not mega expensive either (£20 for a moisturiser) but the products definitely do work & as you don't have to use loads its very economical. I bought a 50ml moisturiser a month ago and I'm only a third of the way down now! Have to say I wouldn't use anything else now.

This sounds good - which specific moisturiser is it you use?

Never_Enough_Money

Hermia wrote: »

I have extremely dry eczema-prone skin & L'Oreal Youth Code (the original one, not the horrible illuminating one) works really well for me. In very cold weather I sometimes use the night cream during the day. It's £15, but you can always get it for £10 somewhere.

I have seen this on sale for £6.99 at B & M

London_baby

moneysniffer wrote: »

Why is paraffin bad for the skin? You've got me worried now! I suffer with eczema and my doctor prescribes paraffin (50% liquid paraffin 50% white soft paraffin) for when my skin is really bad.

Recent research has suggested that paraffin causes further irritation for eczema suffers if used as a skin moisturiser. It has been suggested that paraffin based products like aqueous cream should only be used as a soap substitute for washing as long term use as a moisturiser thins the skin barrier. It's all very confusing as most doctors continue to perceived paraffin based products as moisturisers . If you feel your skin is not improving it be worth trialling more natural moisturisers such as shea butter or coconut oil and using non sls soaps or aqueous cream in the shower.


On topic I use my own mixture shea butter and olive oil for my body and face. It's very heavy cream but works for the day. At night, I am currently using calendular cream or I make mixture of 50% glycerine and rosewater.

zulubabe

moneysniffer wrote: »

This sounds good - which specific moisturiser is it you use?

I use the Skin Repair Dry / Sensitive - thought I would have to go for the Superskin but no just the ordinary one has worked wonders!!

lessonlearned

London_baby wrote: »

Recent research has suggested that paraffin causes further irritation for eczema suffers if used as a skin moisturiser. It has been suggested that paraffin based products like aqueous cream should only be used as a soap substitute for washing as long term use as a moisturiser thins the skin barrier. It's all very confusing as most doctors continue to perceived paraffin based products as moisturisers . If you feel your skin is not improving it be worth trialling more natural moisturisers such as shea butter or coconut oil and using non sls soaps or aqueous cream in the shower.


On topic I use my own mixture shea butter and olive oil for my body and face. It's very heavy cream but works for the day. At night, I am currently using calendular cream or I make mixture of 50% glycerine and rosewater.

As above......

SLS, paraffin etc are your skin's worst enemies, especially if you have eczema. They are not suitable for long term use, they will thin the skin over time.

Use natural products, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, or even good old olive oil. The light olive oil is fine it doesn't have to be expensive extra virgin oil.

Calendula is very soothing for flareups.

Water is your friend, keep skin well hydrated .