Really Intense Moisturiser For Sore Face

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Currently suffering with red, sore skin on face; mainly around mouth and under nasal folds. It's caused by being out in the freezing cold and probably the central heating too. It's unsightly and painful.

Can any recommend a speedy, healing balm?

The unreasonable part is...am I unreasonable for using Aibu for traffick?

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer is very soothing and gentle. It's saved my skin this winter.

Eucerin aquaphor

Or a generic eczema moisturiser, I like boots own brand. Layer the aquaphor on top, and use it as an overnight mask too

Aveeno is great

A.Florence saved my face www.aflorence.co.uk/product-page/40ml-skin-rehab-rich-repair-hydration-for-compromised-skin

Octenicare repair creme. I tried it as part of an MN trial and loved it.

@WelliesWithHeels

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer is very soothing and gentle. It's saved my skin this winter.

I have used this for years and rate it, but don’t think it’s enough for OP’s skin

La Roche-Posay cicaplast baume. It's miraculous, especially with frequent application. Also always on offer at places like Escentual, Feel Unique etc.

Look up seborrhoeic dermatitis just to make sure it is just dry from cold etc rather than this

I’m sure I’ll have people say it’s totally unsuitable, but I use Norwegian formula concentrated hand cream on my face when I get terrible dry patches from the cold. Been doing it every winter for years and it works miracles!

I love astral in the big blue tub.

Cicaplast Baume is really good. Boots Good Skin range do an overnight Cica paste which soothes my sore skin after a day in the wind. It’s usually on offer too.

I use this Cerave one for my post-tretinoin skin, which gets very dry, sore and flaky: www.lookfantastic.com/cerave-moisturising-cream-340g/11798692.html

Some people hate it, but 8hr cream is excellent for me for this.

Are you sensitive to anything, eg alcohol in skincare?
What us the rest of your routine?

Balmonds Pure Potions Moisturising Ointment - you can get it in Holland and Barrett, and it's a bit like Vaseline but not petroleum and has healing properties. La Roche Posay Cicaplast too.

Eight Hour Cream is amazing when I’ve got sore, chapped skin

@Laissonslesjoliesfemmes

La Roche-Posay cicaplast baume. It's miraculous, especially with frequent application. Also always on offer at places like Escentual, Feel Unique etc.

Ooh yes, this too.

Another vote for Elizabeth Arden Eight hour cream

Weleda skin food. Over it, put a layer of vaseline/aquaphor to seal it in. Will fix it!

Any old moisturiser, I like nivea soft, then Vaseline on top. Not a good look granted but it feels lovely and my lined old face really appreciates it. Cheap as chips too! I

Epaderm or Eucerin. You can also use them as a cleanser.

I also love Skin Food and tend to alternate it with the Cicaplast when my skin is sore as I can never decide which works best!

Possibly a stupid suggestion but would something like Sudocrem help? Or just E45 cream? They are both inexpensive and I think, pretty effective as an intensive night cream for damaged skin.

That sounds very sore. Try shea butter with added vitamin E. It's very soothing and moisturising but is quite heavy so I just use it overnight and as lip salve. Try and stay away from anything that has petrochemicals and/or fragrance as these are both drying. Drink lots of water or herbal tea to stay hydrated, wear make up (something gentle like lily lolo - their bbq cream is lovely and you can put it on over moisturiser) to create a barrier in the day. Good luck.

Arg, bb not bbq...

I use Origins facial products and a facial oil. I also suffer with dry, red, itchy skin in the winter. It’s expensive but worth it!