Why does my moisturiser sting?

[berri]

I'm sure it didn't used to? I've tried a few different ones lately and they all sting, just for 5 mins or so.

Could it be the SPF? I remember sun cream stinging on holiday sometimes but assumed it was the sun/chlorine.

Should I keep switching, or if its working ok maybe it doesn't matter..?

I switch to a SPF free moisturizer during winter (Eucerin and La Roche Posay are very good). Many sunscreen chemicals are allergizing and they also have a tendency to block my pores.

It's annoying as I'm prone to spots and this current one seems to suit me quite well!

Use this, it's excellent

I have this from lots of products- even ones that are supposed to be hypoallergenic like Clinique. I think they're full of parabens and stuff so you could try more natural ingredients products. I find Avene moisturiser really soothes my skin when it's really sensitive, costs £12 so not too £££.

Will have a look at the Avene mama, thank you.

Wayne I can't see a link!

I have this with lots of products too. Spf seems to make it worse, but not just spf. I use Steam Cream now for day, night and hand cream, it's v natural and doesn't make my skin sting at all. Asos and Tesco stock it, and it's available from their own website.

I agree, probably the SPF ingredients. My son has this with ALL sun creams from Simple/Nivea/Boots Soltan. Strangely, he's ok with Piz Buin which is very fragranced but the SPF bit mustn't be as aggravating to his 12 yr old skin.

Try non SPF, natural products. I like Dr Haushka Rose Moisturiser and you only need a weeny bit.

Guess you can't win - everyone keeps saying you need SPF every day!

Going to have a look at the natural products, thanks for recommendations

There isn't enough SPF in face creams irrc to make a difference that's why Liz Earle's doesn't contain it.

If it stings it's too strong ime. HAve you tried the aloe range from The Body Shop? That's nice and gentle.