Aqueous cream!

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Ive used aqueous cream on my dd's skin for years, the dr has always prescribed it, but my mum today told me about an article she read in the paper here yes, i know it's the daily mail!, but i googled it and found an article in the nursing times which seemed to agree with the article.

Apparently aqueous was oringinally meant to be used as a soap replacement, but Drs now prescribe it as a moisturiser, and it contains sodium laureth which aggravates skin, and long term, it can thin the skin.

I'm going to throw the pot in the bin! just thought i would try to make people aware, as it is widely used.

Can anyone reccomend an alternative? E45?

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what about diprobase? That's what my DS1 has and I'm struggling to find out information about it (and am lazy and don't want to make a GP appt).

Use aqueous cream as you would a shower gel, its marvellous! I was prescribed it by my doctor who told me the exact same thing as the OP said but used as a shower gel it is very good - makes the shower a bit slippy though so be careful!!

I've been using it as a cleanser for years, I would never use it as a moisturiser though.

I've used it to cleanse and moisturise for years, although recently have started to use the OCM. AC is still the only thing I can use on my eyes, though - anything else makes them burn and water.

I try different moisturisers every so often, but always have to go back to the AQ to calm it down as so far there's always been a reaction after a few weeks.

Can't use Diprobase or E45 - they make me itch.

I just checked E45, Diprobase and Doublebase - they do not contain SLS. I checked here.

Not all aqueous creams contain SLS. You need to check all the ingredients. For example, Boots do one that does not contain it, and it works well as a moisturiser.

Oh wow, cant believe it is common knowledge, I must be thick? DD is 10, so been using it for years, although she only gets eczema occasionally, mainly on her elbows and knees, so i use a steroid cream, forgotten the name, or fucidin when it gets really sore or infected.

Maybe i should go back to the GP?

Epaderm is great,you can use it to wash and as a moisturiser.You can also mix it with hot water then add to bath water.