Reply to: Dry Skin?

[Zero Liability]

It could be to fragrances or other irritants, like mint (more relevant for men's products though.) The website I linked to lists the main culprits for that sort of thing under its brand reviews. Could also be allergies, however. Dry skin is inherently more sensitive so unnecessary irritants like mint will be all the worse for it.

[RetSet]

I use basic E45 moisturiser for face and hands. Expensive stuff brings me out in unattractive blotches.

WSS

[d000hg]

No need to see a doctor - just talk to a pharmacist.

If you got a headache would you see a pharmacist or try paracetamol first?

[Zero Liability]

At the grave risk of being branded a "metrosexual", here you go.

[SueEllen]

WTS. Suggesting prescription medicine for a bit of dry skin is like suggesting Codeine for someone who pulled a muscle "because it's stronger". If the basic stuff doesn't work, then go see a doctor or something, but E45 is a good call.

No need to see a doctor - just talk to a pharmacist.

[d000hg]

You can use it anywhere, but it is extremely viscous and waxy...I would suggest a "Simple" fragrance free light moisturiser, unless prescribed for facial use.

I use basic E45 moisturiser for face and hands. Expensive stuff brings me out in unattractive blotches.

WTS. Suggesting prescription medicine for a bit of dry skin is like suggesting Codeine for someone who pulled a muscle "because it's stronger". If the basic stuff doesn't work, then go see a doctor or something, but E45 is a good call.

[Lockhouse]

I suffer from Rosacea so use antibiotic gel twice a day plus E45 cream. Thanks for the Diprobase recommendation, I'll give it a try.

[mudskipper]

TTIWWP

[VectraMan]

Expensive stuff brings me out in unattractive blotches.

TTIWWP

[mudskipper]

I use basic E45 moisturiser for face and hands. Expensive stuff brings me out in unattractive blotches.

[Scruff]

You can with Diprobase, you just have to avoid getting it in your eye like any other moisturiser. You can even use it as a soap substitute.

You can use it anywhere, but it is extremely viscous and waxy...I would suggest a "Simple" fragrance free light moisturiser, unless prescribed for facial use.

[DaveB]

Erm

You can't use either on your face? Just a "Simple" moisturiser will suffice.

You can with Diprobase, you just have to avoid getting it in your eye like any other moisturiser. You can even use it as a soap substitute.

[Scruff]

Erm

You can't use either on your face? Just a "Simple" moisturiser will suffice.

[vwdan]

Splendid - I'll go and find some!

[Scruff]

Diprobase - What the Dermatologist prescribed for me

Curamid - Ditto - this is "stronger" than Diprobase and contains Lactic Acid and Urea. Better for areas of hyperkeratosis (heels / balls of feet, for example).