Can anyone recommend a light moisturiser for 10yo with pale and super sensitive skin

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My 10-year-old has some little patches of rough skin on her face (across her cheeks and around her jawline) but her skin is extremely pale and delicate and reacts to lots of things.

Can anyone suggest a light, preferably paraben-free, cream she could use that won't make her face red and itchy?

Anyone?

I tried a Weleda one on her and her face was itchy and red within seconds, a bit like this:

Could you try olive oil or almond oil? Does she suffer from eczema? If so you may find she reacts to creams with added essential oils etc full stop.

olay for sensitive skin?

baby moisturiser?

there are some lovely baby moisturising products, organic etc

body shop vitamin e?
nivea?

Yes Effie, there seems to be a trade-off between "natural" and "high tolerance" - all those lovely organic essential oils that bring people out in rashes!

She doesn't have eczema, but is prone to rashes. Some of the baby creams are a bit rich - she tried some of baby DS's cream but didn't like it - said it was "too slimy" and left her face shiny, so she won't like pure oils or E45 I don't think.

Will look at Aveeno and Body Shop - good ideas. Thanks.

I really would try E45, it isn't particularly greasy, less so I think than bodyshop vit e, and much less costly. She may need to get used to the feel of anything on her skin.

Also think maybe just a little almond oil.

If it persists I'd see a dermatologist I think.

It might be worth mentioning it to your doctor.

I've had a few dry skin issues over the years, and none of the 'cosmetic' (off the shelf) creams ever did any good - in fact, most of them just stung. The doc should be able to give you a prescription for something totally bland and (hopefully) soothing.

Good luck to your dd!

i suffer from very dry sensitive skin and the only cream that doesn't bring my face out in a rash is Oil of Olay hypoallergenic cream for sensitive skin.

It's not greasy and doesn't leave your face shiny like some of the others mentioned.

Been using it for years - it's great

pure coconut oil

DD has the most sensitive skin in the world and she does not react to it at all.
Health food shops stock it - often in the fridge.

Liz earles light mosturiser is great. I am very sensitive skin and all her products are great for me

Body SHop carrot moisturising cream is v light and quite suitable for young skins I would think. Not sure whether it has any of the ingredients you mention though.

Ah, more suggestions, thanks ladies! I like the idea of carrot cream and pure cold coconut oil, they sound terribly nourishing and healthy

DD thinks the patches are teenage spots, but I think that's just wishful thinking (she's obsessed by all things adolescent at the mo). To me it just looks a bit rough, not spotty. I'll def mention it to the doc if I can't find a simple moisturiser that helps.

often pharmacists have their own little blends of stuff

eg I always buy a custom-blend lip balm from ours instead of nivea/blistese

Aqueous cream! I have very sensitive skin and this is the only thing I use (have used since I was a child with eczema). I don't know what the ingredients are but I know it is recommended by drs. It is quite thick, but does absorb well and doesn't feel too greasy. It can be used on the body and face.

You can get it in small tubes or large tubs, but you usually have to ask for it over the counter at the chemist. It can also be used instead of soap when washing. I find that E45 doesn't even touch the dryness, I find it too thin. Also, a bonus is that it is very inexpensive as most chemists do their own make of it.

Alternatively, if you are really not sure, the best thing is to ask the dr.

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