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So who recommended I try Aveene cream?

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valiumredhead · 23/10/2013 12:55

I can't remember but THANK YOU

It's lovely stuff, I've only used it once so far dabbed a bit on in the car after shopping but it didn't sting and that is a minor miracle as my skin is so sensitive!

Sooo,I got the moisturiser, cleanser and a can of spray mist as it was 3 for 2 in Boots BUT WHAT DO I DO WITH IT? I have no idea, is it fancy water toner? When do I put it on, after cleansing?

Thanks in advance

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Medal · 23/10/2013 12:59

I have used it and it is great stuff. The water spray is useful if you are having a flare up or just to provide a bit of moisture after you've cleansed and before you put the moisturiser on. Use it however you like. It is meant to have skin calming minerals in. The cleansers are really good as well.

MerryMarigold · 23/10/2013 13:03

My ds has this for eczema and it's been marvellous (just the moisturiser obv.). I have no idea about the water (why didn't you get 2 moisturisers? ?)

valiumredhead · 23/10/2013 13:05

I have such sensitive skin that I didn't want to end up with 2 tubes of something I couldn't use,I figured that a water spray would be pretty harmless

Ok thanks, so after cleansing and before moisturising then?

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Medal · 23/10/2013 13:08

Yep, that should work, or use it to replace tap water, when you wash your face. I went through a stupidly sensitive skin phase a few years ago and even tap water irritated my face.

SELondonSwede · 23/10/2013 15:37

It might have been me:)!

It sure is lovely stuff. The spray water can be used as a toner but I also tend to use it as a calming treatment when my face is very stingy, hot or irritated. Calms it instantly. I also spray some on to refreshen my make up (dont hold to close to face as your make up will run). It sets the make up beautifully.
I also used the cleanser without water (tissue off) and then sprayed the water on afterwards before the cream.

valiumredhead · 23/10/2013 17:50

Thank you SE

Tissue off? Wipe off with tissue, isn't that a bit scratchy?

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emye · 23/10/2013 18:01

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valiumredhead · 23/10/2013 18:05

Ooh there's s facial wash too, nice !

£6.50 for a can of water? Good job it was free

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valiumredhead · 23/10/2013 18:07

Bizarre link, went are you posting about attracting supportive men and keeping them?

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valiumredhead · 23/10/2013 18:07

Why not went

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SELondonSwede · 23/10/2013 20:15

Nope not if tou use the softest face tissues. Or cotton wooll pads. ;)

valiumredhead · 23/10/2013 21:15

I'll give both a go and report back tomorrow

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LittleTulip · 23/10/2013 23:03

Avene Cleanance range is also great also

Snowlike · 24/10/2013 06:57

Love the stuff - have been using it for at least 10years, I have tubes of it in every room in the house...I decant it to take on planes, I have tubes in the car....I think I might be addicted to it! I also use Naked shampoo and conditioner, which limits flare ups on my face too.

valiumredhead · 24/10/2013 09:34

Woke up this morning and skin wasn't flaky or dry which is interesting as when I applied it last night I wasn't sure the cream would be rich enough. I love the mist-will be buying that again for sure!

The real test will be if it's still ok in a couple of weeks, usually I try something but stay reacting after a week or so.

But so far so good

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SnakePlisskensMum · 24/10/2013 10:37

It's the only 'off the shelf' that SKN clinics recommend, it's so good. Got rid of my dermatitis

valiumredhead · 24/10/2013 12:24

I have to say my skin feels fab today, by now it would be feeling slightly tight and Id feel like applying some more cream to soothe it.

What's SKN clinics - dermatologist?

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valiumredhead · 25/10/2013 07:36

Ah yes,I know aveeno products,I use the body cream.

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SnakePlisskensMum · 25/10/2013 08:22

Yes, SKN are a chain of dematologists/cosmetic clinics (non-surgical). They have their own brand of products but also stock Avene and recommend it for all sorts of conditions.

Abra1d · 25/10/2013 08:26

Are we talking about Avene? Or what is Aveene?

Avene is great but I find products eventually bring me problems in the form of hives. I have used them for years, but now use olive oil for cleansing.

valiumredhead · 25/10/2013 08:36

Avene, it was a typo in the thread title.

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valiumredhead · 25/10/2013 08:38

Interesting snake. I'm on day 2 and still good.

I've tried oil and it was terrible for my skin unfortunately.

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Abra1d · 25/10/2013 08:40

It fascinates me how very variable women's skins are in terms of what they will tolerate.

valiumredhead · 25/10/2013 08:43

Weird isn't it? The best skin I ever had was when I was house bound for 3 months

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