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Allergic to all moisturisers, what can I use?

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bellropes · 22/04/2021 21:32

My skin, including face, is very dry, but I seem to have become allergic to everything I try. My skin becomes itchy with a rash and my eyes water and become dry and itchy. I have a damaged right cornea and can't let it be affected so I've given up trying different products.

I've tried all the hypoallergenic stuff to no avail. I'm even allergic to Avene stuff and the ultra hypoallergenic creams from Boots. I can't use Diprobase, Aveeno, prescribed eczema stuff etc. I can't wear any makeup as it affects my eyes. I can use Cerave moisturising cream on my body, but not my face.

I've been putting organic coconut oil on my skin, including face, but it's not that moisturising. I'm absolutely at my wits end. I can't afford to waste money on products that I try once then they end up in the bin.

Please can anybody recommend something? My husband made me an ointment from olive oil, beeswax and lavender which is okay, but I don't think you're meant to use olive oil or coconut oil on the face all the time.

OP posts:
Happyhome21 · 25/04/2021 16:47

I have very sensitive skin on my face and can have eczema
Lots of moisturiser trigger as do soaps etc
I use Dr Hauskha rose day cream
It is incredibly gentle organic and biodynamic

IAmTheDuke · 25/04/2021 17:02

It’s so tricky to find good skincare and
many of the products recommended so far I wouldn’t be able to use.
Pai is one of only a few brands I can trust to not anger my skin and make it sore and dry.

Bythemillpond · 25/04/2021 17:57

I used to use Boots No 7. I swore by it. Then they changed the recipe and my face swelled up and was inflamed.
I have tried different creams. It is incredibly expensive as a good moisturiser isn’t cheap. I have given away umpteen pots of creams that sting. The latest I was fine when I put it on. Went to bed and woke up looking like a burns victim.

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