My skin so dry, please recommend a moisteriser

[Dancergirl]

I am in my early 40s, I have always tried to look after my skin by staying out the sun and moisturising properly etc.

I've noticed that my skin has felt MUCH dryer recently especially round my mouth, is this just due to age?

I've been using Clinique super defence in the daytime, and at night either Liz Earle for dry skin or Boots No 7 Protect and Perfect night cream.

Can anyone recommend anything else? I'm fed up with the tight dry feeling.

Eight hour cream or the Nivea cream (in the tin, thick white stuff) for night time. I've just switched to the camomile oil cleanser from body shop too and that is making my dry skin feel fabulous.

I am also in my 40s and my skin seems to have gone bonkers. I've always had combination skin but the usually ok bit of my skin have become incredibly dry. Following several recommendations on here I've recently switched to the clinique "take the day off" balm cleanser which has made a huge difference to the dryness. I've been using the Aldi Lacura range for day and night moisturisers and serum and they have been ok. I've just invested in a decleor night balm though after a facial at the weekend.

The balm cleaner really seems to have helped though.

Coconut oil - Good for everything!

Also use Nivea blue tin as Pp, and Nivea Q10 night cream when I'm feeling i need to up my chemical intake....

Make sure your cleanser isn't too harsh. I find a wipe-off cleaner and avoiding using water helps - Boots Botanics cream cleansers are great, the organic one is rose-based so smells beautiful. You can also use Nivea creme as a cold cream type cleanser. Garnier 2 in 1 Express eye makeup remover (two stage type that you shake to combine, purple and clear liquid) is a good gentle cleanser for waterproof makeup and I sometimes use it as a light micellar type cleanser.

The absolute best moisturiser I've tried for dry skin (mine is both dry and sensitive) is Burts Bees Intense Hydration. It is around £20 so not cheap though. I also like Celestial and Skin Drink by Lush (the latter is sesame oil based so you will smell like tahini, but it is very moisturising) which are a bit cheaper, around £13? If you want something cheaper, then Boots Simply Sensitive (for some reason way better than Simple) night cream is good, or Nivea's dry skin range.

Botanics have a new hydration range with clary sage, which is what the Burts Bees hydration range is based on - I am so hoping it's a dupe!

Also you can try using a facial oil between cleansing and moisturising at night.

Aveeno

Thanks, some good suggestions. I don't mind paying a bit if it's good stuff.

I think the best moisturiser for my sensitive skin is La Roche Posay Hydreane Riche. It's very hydrating.

I've switched to bare minerals cleanser and exfoliator and wrinkle cream and combination moisturiser. A bit pricey but skin hasn't felt so good in a long time.

A dab of almond or wheatgerm oil in the dry places before moisturiser.

Floisme is right
Add an oil. I use grapeeed but anything will do

Thanks will try some oil. Where's the best place to buy?

I use Trilogy rosehip oil under my moisturiser. Fantastic stuff!

I don't get along with rosehip oil myself - it's really good for scars including acne scars, but not all skin types. Almond oil or grapeseed oil are great and cheap.

Elemis marine cream and Clarins blue orchid oil.

SBC collagen cream and serum is really good - it's a cheaper version of elemis and v v good. I get mine from QVC or Amazon.

I have very dry and sensitive skin. I was advised last week (by hopeful I think-thank you) to try almond oil before moisturising. So I bought a massive bottle from tesco for £2 and my skin has never felt or looked better! So at night I cleanse then gently massage on some oil then an hour or so after stick the moisturiser on. My skin does not even have a hint of dryness or redness I am amazed!! Good luck.

Lovely to hear zippy!

Yes I am chuffed. Thanks for the advice. I'm pregnant so it's nice to feel good about my skin!! Will try the burt bees you recommended too.

Probably not the case, unless you're prone to food allergies/intolerance, but I find that I get dry skin around my mouth when I've inadvertently eaten something I'm mildly allergic to.

I've found nothing more moisturising than Jurlique Moisture Replenishing Day Cream. The company is usually good about sending a sample or two to try first as it's not that cheap (I'm also incredibly sensitive and despite the essential oils I get on well with it).

will try some oil. Where's the best place to buy?
Sorry, op I missed your question. I buy wheatgerm oil from Holland and Barrett and almond oil from any grocery counter - just the ordinary stuff. It's also really good on feet, elbows and knees.

I agree with Kennington that pretty much any oil will do the job although you may find some kinds suit your skin better than others. Olive oil is also highly rated and the 'Light' variety doesn't make you smell like a salad bowl.

Just to add, I'm really pleased for the poster who recommended almond oil but I have found (oddly) oils alone make my dryness worse. Just thought I'd mention it.

That was probably me, Shmoo Sorry it doesn't work for you - it saved my skin after a really bad sensitivity flare up.

I use two No.7 creams. They're both in a clear container with some purple on. One is a day cream and the other is an intensive mask which I use about twice a week. I also use clean and clear spot cleanser to remove traces of make up as it acts a bit like a liquid exfoliator (and is much cheaper!). I exfoliate properly about once a week and always use the intensive mask treatment afterwards.

I use coconut oil at night when my skin really needs it.