Finding my way through the moisturizer minefield...

[Hannah-Squeezefanx 0]

I think that the acne.org moisturizer may be making my skin irritated, as it makes my skin go bright red and sometimes itchy and bumps appear under the skin, so I fear I may be slightly allergic to it. Anyone else had this experience?

So, basically, I need a new moisturizer for my skin, which is a bit dry atm, but before using bp it was quite oily.

Can be any amount money-wise, but I really have no clue which one to go for????

Help much appriciated!Xxx

[RonnieC 0]

Are you sure its the moisturiser thats irritating your skin? Surely it would be the BP gel.

Personally I found Dans moisturiser to be perfect, I refuse to pay the shipping to import it though.

Now I use Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturiser, it seems to be the best available in the UK for oily/acne prone skin

EDIT: Also, I have been reading alot of posts on here lately, people seem to rate cetaphil moisturiser very highly, although I havn't tried it, it seems like a good alternative

Edited November 21, 2010 by RonnieC

[Ryan. 0]

I've actually just posted about a moisturiser I find helpful, which doesn't affect my acne either.

Each person is different though, so you may experience unwanted effects regarding your acne with it.

It's Nivea Tinted Moisturiser.

As I say, for me it works really well, and i've been using it for 2 weeks. It can flake a little around spots/raised acne, but with persistence it does blend in.

[Hannah-Squeezefanx 0]

Thanks for the replies guys!

To be honest, I'm not sure what it is that irritates my skin, but it seems to be when I put the moisturizer on my skin gets quite itchy and if I itch it, bumps appear under my skin, I guess it could be from using too much bp over a period of time...

I might try the neutrogena oil-free moisturizer, can that be bought from Boots?

[Ryan. 0]

http://www.boots.com/en/Neutrogena-Visibly...ser-50ml_11630/

=)

[Hannah-Squeezefanx 0]

Thankyou!!! x

[Guest T.M.]

I'm about to run out of DML and I think I might give Cetaphil a go. I like the way it comes in a big bottle like the DML and Complex 15. I'm trying go to move to all products I can source on the high street for convenience. Also switching from Basic to Purpose bars soon. Last batch I had brought back from the US has lasted me near 2 years so I didn't do to bad.

Edited December 1, 2010 by T.M.

[Guest]

Simple Rich and Replenishing Moisturiser!!! I have been using it for 4 years, it's perfect for the regimen. Absorbs well, doesn't clump with the bp, and doesn't leave your face looking shiny. You can buy it in all UK supermarkets, superdrug, boots etc.

http://www.boots.com/en/Simple-Replenishin...ser-125ml_8366/

[Turbolemon 0]

I have had good results from using moisturisers from the body shop. Just about all of them are decent from there.

[kittenpaw 2]

I heard a lot of people commenting good on neutrogena's moisturizers however first 4 days of using neutrogena oil free SPF 15 my skin broke out like crazy! its texture didnt feel moisturizing on my skin rather it felt like a drying agent. dunno if has alcohol inside. but i still suffer from scars left from pimples it gave me! the product i curse the most..

[GreenSeeGirl 0]

I'm about to run out of DML and I think I might give Cetaphil a go. I like the way it comes in a big bottle like the DML and Complex 15. I'm trying go to move to all products I can source on the high street for convenience. Also switching from Basic to Purpose bars soon. Last batch I had brought back from the US has lasted me near 2 years so I didn't do to bad.

I agree that cetaphil is wonderful products!

both their gentle skin cleanser and moisturising cream are doing good job to me!