Moisturiser for dry skin

Used to use Cyclax lavender moisturiser 99p from home bargain but they seem to have stopped selling it, used it for years.

I used to use expensive creams but now find that Aldi and Lidls' moisturisers work just as well. I like them as they are thick and are kind to my skin which does not respond well to highly perfumed creams.

I'm another Aveeno fan. I put it on my face at night and can still feel the effect in the morning. It's the oats in it that does the trick.

Cetaphil moisturiser is great and inexpensive around £8.50.
I have been using this regularly for about 2 years now. It has been recommended by dermatologists. You may have to ask for it over the counter in some chemists as it is sometimes not out on the shelves although I have no idea why this is. It is also available on line.

Aveeno here, too. It's quite heavy at first, but still manages to sink in. It's great on dried up hands and forearms.

Aqueous cream BP. Very good and inexpensive. I do avoid anything with perfume in, it seems to sting and the smell gets up my nose.

I have used Astral since I was a teenager. I've tried other things but always go back to it as other creams always leave me feeling "tight" or itchy. It is cheap and readily available - less than a fiver. I hope they never discontinue it!

Well done you, Leonora. Looks like E45 will be next on our list to replace.

Aveeno is very good for sensitive skins and is often1/3 off in Boots I first tried it when my daughter was given it on prescription for her new baby

Hello - I've just finished thirty radiotherapy treatments on my breast; with the object of blitzing any remaining of cells breast cancer.
The treatment did a pretty good job of toasting the affected boob.

My breast care nurse recommended twice daily massage with E45 to restore the elasticity of the skin. It worked for me, so I'm with, 'Gagagran'; a large tub of E45 was well under ten pounds, and it is now goes all over after my shower.
I can't help believing that the large cosmetics companies charge hugely inflated prices for the extras like perfume and,those unpronouncable 'magic' ingredients.

We both like Teatree body lotion. Nice, smooth goes a long way. My sis swears by E45 from Boots. Has lovely skin at 75.

Thanks for that info, mrsmopp. I bought some Argan Oil on the internet but it was about three times that price - agree it's very good for skin and nails.

Posted on another thread about the severe allergic reaction I had to body lotion/ face cream. It turns out it is due to a preservative called methylisothiazolinone which is in many face/body products. It is in Loreal products and Avon and has been featured on Watchdog . Apparently thousands of people have suffered allergic reactions but the companies are not required to warn customers

I use Argan oil £3.99 in Lidl. Just a couple of drops morning and night, it soaks in quickly and is a natural product. It lasts for ages.
You can also use it on your hair, elbows, anywhere you need it. My skin looks great since I started using it. Recommended.

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Thanks for the warning Glammanana. Yes my skin is sensitive so will try with care.

I was told by a dermatologist to use E45. I have a very sensitive skin and E45 suits me well. I use Simple brand shower gel for the same reason.

Charleygirl same problem here with Avon creams I do sometimes wonder who the Companies do their testings on as I have never been asked for my opinions on such products and there are surely many many people who have very sensitive skin like mine.

I am a fan of Oil of Olay. I can usually get it at a price well under £10.

I am not an Avon fan as it brings be out in a rash. Admittedly that was years ago but I have stayed clear since.

Nankate Just be careful to try on a part of your face that will not be too visable if you have a reaction to a new product,try on the side of the neck just by shoulders,I used the new Nivea range and my face swelled up and I was not able to go out for nearly a week so take care.
The simple range of moisturisers seem to be ok for my skin as it has no nasty additives also vitamin E creams work well.

Something else worth considering for nighttime or while you're in the bath.

Vitamin E capsules....not to take but one split open and gently massaged into face and neck. Oily at first but soon sinks in. Seems that expensive oils like L'Oreal's Extraordinary Facial Oil are the 'in thing'. This is just as effective but much cheaper.

Thanks All for your suggestions.

That's what I like about GN you can have a question and it's as if there is a friend constantly nearby to give you an answer.

Have you had a look at Avon? The Anew range is good, there is a choice of different day and night creams for various ages, but the best thing is that most of them are available in inexpensive trial size pots so you can give it a go for a week or so to see if it suits you. (The little trial size pots are also very handy to pack if you are going away!)

Ponds do a moisturising cream too - saw it when I was shopping on line for my favourite.