Best Aqueous Cream

[perfect10kb]

Hi ladies & gents

Ok so have been told by my doctor that my skin is very dry due to the fact that i shower twice a day and am 'older'

He prescribed me this cream to apply after my showers but its vile . My friend then said try Boots own as she loves that but it is just the same . had a very 'medicinal ' smell and I hate it

So I got some of the Waitrose own and that is lovely but they have stopped doing it in the branches around me :cry::cry:

Does anyone know of a really nice aqueous cream that does not smell like an old peoples home - And no jokers answers please

Or a really rich moisturizer that is as natural as possible

I am a fully qualified beauty therapist but no longer do beauty treatments ( only nails ) . So I could buy a professional range if I need to so any suggestions really welcome



Thank you in advance

 

[kezcows]

Hi perfect10kb,

I work in the hospital with oncology patients and during chemo treatment their skin can dry out terribly. We hand out a cream called 'udderly smooth' it's amazing stuff and helps no end. It does contain urea (cow wee wee to be precise!) but of course doesn't smell!! Lol. It hasn't really got much of scent at all so no clinical smells.

Hope this helps?

Kezcows

 

[Peacock]

Aqueous cream generally contains a surfactant as it's designed to be used as a wash in the shower instead of as a moisturiser. I have eczema and my GP gets really frustrated that other doctors prescribe it for that use! They can prescribe you "liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin" emollient, and that has no smell at all. Try using aqueous in the shower instead of your soap/shower gel then the smell won't matter too much!

Hope that helps!

 

[perfect10kb]

Hi perfect10kb,

I work in the hospital with oncology patients and during chemo treatment their skin can dry out terribly. We hand out a cream called 'udderly smooth' it's amazing stuff and helps no end. It does contain urea (cow wee wee to be precise!) but of course doesn't smell!! Lol. It hasn't really got much of scent at all so no clinical smells.

Hope this helps?

Kezcows

Lol interesting . Where would I get this ? Thank you

 

[perfect10kb]

Aqueous cream generally contains a surfactant as it's designed to be used as a wash in the shower instead of as a moisturiser. I have eczema and my GP gets really frustrated that other doctors prescribe it for that use! They can prescribe you "liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin" emollient, and that has no smell at all. Try using aqueous in the shower instead of your soap/shower gel then the smell won't matter too much!

Hope that helps!

Thank you. Will try in the shower but I suppose maybe I could ask the GP for the liquid paraffin instead

Any other suggestions ?

 

[Nearlyme]

Aqueous cream generally contains a surfactant as it's designed to be used as a wash in the shower instead of as a moisturiser. I have eczema and my GP gets really frustrated that other doctors prescribe it for that use! They can prescribe you "liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin" emollient, and that has no smell at all. Try using aqueous in the shower instead of your soap/shower gel then the smell won't matter too much!

Hope that helps!

My little boy has a chronic skin condition, his specialists dermatologist says it is the worse thing to use on your skin, unless you are washing with it.
My little boy has double base. It feels like udder cream, is oil based rather than water based.

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[PinkSwoon]

Perfect10kb, it's called Udder Cream & you can buy it from any good saddlers I used it on my horse when she had mud fever but it is for animal mum's udders when they get sore & dry from suckling

 

[Whimzee]

I use 'Doublebase Gel' it's a liquid paraffin, no smell. It works wonders. I apply after every shower and really stops my skin drying out.

It is available over the counter as well as via prescription, over counter is only slightly more expensive than prescription.

I would definitely recommend you looking into it.

Wx

 

[Nearlyme]

I use 'Doublebase Gel' it's a liquid paraffin, no smell. It works wonders. I apply after every shower and really stops my skin drying out.

It is available over the counter as well as via prescription, over counter is only slightly more expensive than prescription.

I would definitely recommend you looking into it.

Wx

This is what my boy has. I often use it in winter too

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[perfect10kb]

Thanks so much ladies .

I must confess that when i have used the boots one and the one the Gp gave me my skin actually feels worse . Think I will give them to my freind as she seems to get on alright with it

I am going to see if I can get some of that Udder stuff and the Doublebase and see how i get on


Thank you again- Much appreciated :biggrin:

 

[perfect10kb]

Question about Doublebase .

I have found just Double base and Doublebase Dayleve

Whats the difference and which one should I get ?

Thanks

 

[Belle De Jour]

Question about Doublebase .

I have found just Double base and Doublebase Dayleve

Whats the difference and which one should I get ?

Thanks

I used just doublebase on 2 of my children that had eczema, brilliant stuff

 

[G-Mac]

National Eczema Society are always annoyed at doctors prescribing Diprobase and similar as a skin moisturiser, I was sent a news letter about it years ago from them. Use Doublebase, it's a bit greasy but really works.

My favourite for my skin just now is this
KTC 100% Pure Coconut Multipurpose Oil 500ml Jar x 2 Qty - Used for Hair, Cooking, Skin Moisturiser: Amazon.co.uk: Grocery

That's from Amazon but I saw it on the shelf at Sainsburys. It's fantastic stuff but solid so I use a spatula to get it out the tub then just stand on a towel and rub a dub dub. (brilliant if you've used the "I've a headache' excuse too often as when he tries to get a hold you'll slip out his grasp like a banana from it's skin. :wink2

 

[dandelionpoppy]

Argan oil is worth a try.

 

[kezcows]

Hey the cream i am talking about is called 'underlying smooth' there are other creams that do the same and have urea in it such as 'ureaka' etc. it was originally used for animals teats while nursing but has been developed for human use otherwise we wouldn't be handing it out in hospital! You can buy it from amazon.

Kezcows

 

[Male Waxing]

I use Poundland aqueous cream as shower gel and coconut oil as moisturiser.

 

[perfect10kb]

I would like to thank you all for taking the time to reply Great suggestions . I have started by trying the Doublebase and liking it so far .

Pump dispenser makes it so easy and there is just a very tiny hint of vanilla smell ( so my husband says ) so that ok

Quick question to those that use it . It says not to rub in vigorously !!

So do I just apply and rub in gently ? - Sorry if that seems dumb

 

[novaar]

Since taking my vit a tablets from IIAA I haven't had problems with my skin.

 

[JulesLondon]

If you want something natural then go to your local health food store or look online (e.g Eve Taylor website) for a lovely natural oil. Wheat germ is great for eczema, grapeseed, jojoba is amazing, avocado is very healing, macadamia, castor oil is very thick but great for targeting specific areas etc etc etc... Basically anything that isn't paraffin based or cream based should work 10 times quicker and will actually be natural and very easily absorbed as well. Hope that helps! Xx

 

[vanilla]

I have really dry skin too. I have found coconut oil is the best it's only £2.50 in Asda. It's £10 on Amazon best applied to damp skin when you get out the bath