Can anyone recommend a (cheap) cleanser & moisturiser for a rosacea sufferer please?

[Deanna1977]

I have suffered from rosacea for a good long while & I need some new cleanser/moisturiser. The ones that I use are good (Phytomer) but expensive. Can anyone recommend a good Cleanser/moisturiser for very, very sensitive skin which is relatively cheap (under £10) & easy to get hold of.

Thanks
Dx

I just use Nivea sensitive skin wipes for cleansing, but have found a sulphur cream by a Harrogate sulphur soap coy (you can look it up on the net and it's under £10) helps reduce redness if you apply at night. It's an old fashioned remedy that does apparently help some though not all people (it does smell a bit!). Clinique do a pricier range of cleansers and creams for flushy skin - I quite like the moisturiser but I'm not convinced the cleanser is better than cheaper varieties. And I assume that you have an antibiotic cream from the doc (NB a friend wisely advised me to switch from the gel they normally prescribe to cream if skin dry) - thats just the cost of the prescription - though I prefer not to use all the time.

I had rosacea years ago - it went undiagnosed for ages and ages, with GP's prescribing me around 12 different creams before eventually referring me to a dermatologist when I got to the point where my boss was not taking me along to client meetings as it looked so bad - I was put on some specialist antibiotics that cleared it up within days and it only comes back once every few years.

I may have been extremely lucky and you've tried all that, but thought I'd mention it anyway ...

I used to use aqueous cream for both cleansing and moisturising

I have the metrocream as it is better under makeup for me.

At the moment I use nivea soap free facial wash for sensitive skin, and a norwegian formula moisturiser for dry skin, both suite me at the moment. I also use the Norwegian formula wipes, and have used simple facial wash.

I also use mineral make up, but the pure minerals like Bare Escentuals, Lilly loo and the Iredale minerals.

You need to check out the Oil Cleansing threads on here! Marvellous, costs pennies, so kind and gentle, and incredibly effective. I haven't spent a penny on cleansers or moisturisers since May.

Thanks for your suggestions Bellisima, Mankyscotslass & Bit of Fun.

BOF I was initially sceptical of the oil cleansing method but having looked into it I may give it a go!

Jools - I have used a number of prescription creams, but have not used antibiotics as TTC. My rosacea is not so bad at the moment as I am on Zynert (sp,) but it really gets bad on occasions & its a real downer. Glad to hear you have sorted your roscacea out.

Hi I have tried everything over the years and have just been treated to a Dermalogica facial for my birthday and can't believe what a difference it has made to my skin. I have invested in the cleanser and moisturiser and my skin feels great - not itchy and dry for the first time in years. I know you wanted a cheap version but just to tell you in case you come into some money I would definitely try it.

Another vote for oil cleansing.
I only remember to do it about once a week but in the morning it feels like you've had a facial. Loads of people swear by it.

Sorry try again.