This has been my Excema companion for around 10 years. My best friends sister was using this for her own facial Excema issues and when my best friend told me about it, I went straight to the Dr to ask for some. I get this on prescription every few months. Lately I have been using one 500g bottle a month due to a bad case of Excema on my forearms and Shins. It's not resolved the serious infection or inflammation but does keep the area moisturized adequately. It basically does it's job.I used it for years on my face as I had no other option (lack of information). It did nothing for the health or appearance of my skin and I believe it blocks pores as I used to get breakouts every day. Also, I was addicted to it, applying it 4 times a day which is not a good thing in any case. I heard it's used on babies so it's pretty mild for an Emollient.
It's made by a company called Schering-Plough in the UK and retails for approximately £2.50 for a 50g tube. I reckon it's pretty pricey hence getting it on prescription (I get the 3 month NHS pre-pay card).
Overall this is a good cream for calming Excema down and keeping the skin adequately moisturized:
- it's a good body cream in general but will make you sweat in the summer months if you apply it on your face/body
- It's good for chapped lips, dry hands and dry feet.
- It doesn't sting on raw/sore skin
- You can apply it generously without any side effects
- It's safe for babies and children (be careful it doesn't get into the eyes, nose, mouth as a general precaution - check with your Dr first!)
Hi, I have extremely sensitive skin my whole life and it wasn't until about 4yrs ago I was introduced to truly organic products that made a difference in my skin, I got a consultant and changed my lifestyle on a sustainable organics with my nutrition,body care,makeup you name I changed it to organic and I will never go back to using anything but It is just amazing the results when you feed you skin and body what it is supposed to be feed naturally!
ReplyDelete