Read testers’ feedback on LIPIKAR Balm AP+M for dry, itchy or eczema prone skin

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This is the feedback thread for the 120 Mumsnet users who have been testing La Roche-Posay LIPIKAR Balm AP+M, designed with active ingredients to help rebalance the microbiome.

Here’s what La Roche Posay has to say: “La Roche-Posay’s LIPIKAR Balm AP+ loved by Mumsnet users has a new and improved formula! The new LIPIKAR Balm AP+M inspired by microbiome technology has clinically proven triple-action efficacy: immediate soothing, anti-scratching and anti-dry skin flare-ups for your little one’s dry, itchy skin. The improved quick-dry texture will leave your child’s skin feeling soft and soothed, helping keep itching sensations at bay. We hope you love our new LIPIKAR Balm AP+M as much as we do!”

Testers, please give your feedback by answering the following questions, as well as completing the short survey we’ve emailed you:

1. How did you find the texture and application of the LIPIKAR Balm AP+M body balm?
2. Has using LIPIKAR Balm AP+M every day as part of your child’s routine improved your child’s overall skin condition?
3. How quickly after starting to use LIPIKAR Balm AP+M daily did you notice an improvement in your child’s skin condition?
4. If you used LIPIKAR Balm AP+ before trying the new LIPIKAR Balm AP+M, did you notice an improvement in the results from using the product? Did you notice an improvement in the texture of the balm?

Thanks and good luck!

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I did try the product on my daughter's recurring dry skin patch but she said it really hurt putting it on so I'm afraid I didn't try it again after that. I might try on another of my children but that has put me off for now!

1. Texture - lovely
2. Yes we noticed a difference - but no better than her prescribed eczema cream (pilgrim)
3. After a week of using
4. Didn't use the old one

I liked this cream but couldn't use it much as my daughter still doesn't like being moisturized. I did keep trying and I liked the consistency, but she remained itchy (but as I wasn't using it every day I can't say it didn't work to be fair).

1. How did you find the texture and application of the LIPIKAR Balm AP+M body balm?

Very soft, easy to rub in and creamy

1. Has using LIPIKAR Balm AP+M every day as part of your child’s routine improved your child’s overall skin condition?

It has made the skin feel better and more hydrated

1. How quickly after starting to use LIPIKAR Balm AP+M daily did you notice an improvement in your child’s skin condition?

3-4 days

1. If you used LIPIKAR Balm AP+ before trying the new LIPIKAR Balm AP+M, did you notice an improvement in the results from using the product? Did you notice an improvement in the texture of the balm?

I didnt try it before

1. How did you find the texture and application of the LIPIKAR Balm AP+M body balm?

Lovely texture - not greasy, thick and felt luxurious. DS (3) did not like it at all , though, on the first few applications. He complained it stung and he cried for me to take it off. It got better after a few days but I had to stop applying it to his most itchy areas, behind his knees and inner arms.

1. Has using LIPIKAR Balm AP+M every day as part of your child’s routine improved your child’s overall skin condition?

On stomach and legs - yes. Lovely and soft. However, due to the stinging reaction, I couldn’t continue to use it on his worst affected areas.

1. How quickly after starting to use LIPIKAR Balm AP+M daily did you notice an improvement in your child’s skin condition?

2-3 days

1. If you used LIPIKAR Balm AP+ before trying the new LIPIKAR Balm AP+M, did you notice an improvement in the results from using the product? Did you notice an improvement in the texture of the balm?

Didn’t use before.

1. How did you find the texture and application of the LIPIKAR Balm AP+M body balm?

Very thick. My son complained that it stung when I applied it too. Easy to spread but there was still residue on skin the following morning so felt like it never truly sunk in.

1. Has using LIPIKAR Balm AP+M every day as part of your child’s routine improved your child’s overall skin condition?

I used it twice on my son. His eczema cleared up right away but he complained that it stung so I didn't continue. I tried it on me (as I also have eczema) and while it did help, it wasn't very pleasant

1. How quickly after starting to use LIPIKAR Balm AP+M daily did you notice an improvement in your child’s skin condition?

The next morning after application

1. If you used LIPIKAR Balm AP+ before trying the new LIPIKAR Balm AP+M, did you notice an improvement in the results from using the product? Did you notice an improvement in the texture of the balm?

Unknown

1. How did you find the texture and application of the LIPIKAR Balm AP+M body balm? The texture was good, not at all difficult to put on my daughters skin and was nice on mine. I thought it was going to be sticky but it sank in quickly and left a 'film' on the skin which was pleasant.
2. Has using LIPIKAR Balm AP+M every day as part of your child’s routine improved your child’s overall skin condition? My daughter has suffered from eczema since a couple of years old. It's much better now but she still gets lots of dry skin. This really helped the dry itchy patches as well as the flare up she had on her hands - it cleared that up really quickly.
3. How quickly after starting to use LIPIKAR Balm AP+M daily did you notice an improvement in your child’s skin condition? after a couple of days. Same with mine which is very dry as well as having inflamed, dry dermatitis on my fingers. It soothed this well.
4. If you used LIPIKAR Balm AP+ before trying the new LIPIKAR Balm AP+M, did you notice an improvement in the results from using the product? Did you notice an improvement in the texture of the balm?
I did - I actually had a very small free sample of lipikar balm. It was thicker and tackier than this. I liked this one for large areas although the other one is good for my face in cold windy weather.

1.How did you find the texture and application of the LIPIKAR Balm AP+M body balm?

I really like the consistency as it wasn't too thick or watery. When applying, it rubs in easily.

2.Has using LIPIKAR Balm AP+M every day as part of your child’s routine improved your child’s overall skin condition?

I would say the dry blotchy patches have definitely reduced.

3.How quickly after starting to use LIPIKAR Balm AP+M daily did you notice an improvement in your child’s skin condition?

A couple of weeks.

4.If you used LIPIKAR Balm AP+ before trying the new LIPIKAR Balm AP+M, did you notice an improvement in the results from using the product? Did you notice an improvement in the texture of the balm?

I didn't use that product.

1. How did you find the texture and application of the LIPIKAR Balm AP+M body balm?

Lighter than a lot of moisturisers we have used and absorbed into the skin really well.

1. Has using LIPIKAR Balm AP+M every day as part of your child’s routine improved your child’s overall skin condition?

Yes, her eczema improved slightly using this balm. We had been using a moisturiser prescribed by the dr but I would say this has had a better result

1. How quickly after starting to use LIPIKAR Balm AP+M daily did you notice an improvement in your child’s skin condition?

Probably after a few days.

1. If you used LIPIKAR Balm AP+ before trying the new LIPIKAR Balm AP+M, did you notice an improvement in the results from using the product? Did you notice an improvement in the texture of the balm?

N/A