Guest Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Since I found out I was pregnant, I've had all kinds of problems with my skin. I think because I've been so sick, I've become dehydrated, and it's taking it's toll on my face, rather than depriving the baby. I now have a bit of a flaky face, especially around my nose and cheeks, and really need a recomendation for an intesive moisturiser to help things improve. I usually use avon moisturiser, but my skin is just sooking it up in record time, and then flaking again within about an hour. Help!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'm a big Clarins fan. Multi active day cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Nivea Soft! Or Molton Brown (slight price difference) I use MB when at work at the aircraft plays havoc with my skin. The nivea stuff is quite thick but works well. I found the dramatically different moisturiser from Clinique to be too greasy, but maybe that would do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Have you tried an exfoliater first Chookie? Using a moisturiser on already flaky skin just glues the flakes down temporarily. Not sure which exfoliator to recommend though - I've always used a rough face cloth! Also make sure you are drinking loads - I used to keep a tumbler in the bathroom when pregnant and made myself drink a full glass of water every time I used the loo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 A brillo pad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Silly moo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyLizzie Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Aveno - oatmeal based and sorts out my dry skin lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 A brillo pad? What's wrong with salt and olive oil Christian? I use a plain moisturiser - FSC's (Food Supplement Company) Natural Source Viamin E Cream, with Calendula. About £4.50 for a 100g pot. From www.all-ages-vitamins.co.uk Here http://www.all-ages-vitamins.co.uk/fsc.asp?page=11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) I use Boots Botanics (with natural ingredients), have used it for years and its good. I did find Liz Earle (from QVC) excellent ....really good. but after a while I found it expensive as I did use to over-indulge on it! Edited October 10, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I love the REN products and they work really well and i also like Elemis products too. Try here for the REN & Elemis range http://www.salonskincare.co.uk/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Have you tried vaseline? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 estee lauder - idealist or : clinque 3 step moisturier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 hemp oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Lush dream cream- or another lush moisturiser :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'm a Clarins girl especially since the MIL started working for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Liz Earle, lovely products, similar price to Clinique, she has a web site, have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I use Mary Kay or Body Shop moisturisers. I guess you could try hand moisturiser with hemp from body shop on the most dry areas. That cream is just the best ever (it smells though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I use the Simple range (for older skin ) as I'm sensitive to just about everything. I also use the Aveeno range (which used to be prescription only but you can buy it in Boots now) - the oatmeal is a great exfoliator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I've tried all sorts, but the only one that really suits me is Oil of Olay (or Ulay, as it used to be called...) however, for dry flakey skin on the kids, I use aqueous cream which is available on prescrip from the GP. could be worth a try, esp. as free while you are pregnant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I am a Clinique girl, & have heaps of samples of moisturizer I can post out to you. PM me with your address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I bet you're really glad you asked us now Shona! It's been a bit like asking what colour Eglu you should have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I really like the sound of hemp oil, as I have incredibly sensitive skin. Where would I get that from? I've worked my way, through the years, through so many expensive moisturisers, all of them work for a while, then something happens and my skin reacts to it, normally about 3/4's of the way through a tub ( ) and I can't use it again. Liz Earle was a favourite for a while, as I went through 3 tubs before my skin reacted, and Mary Kay was great, as my friend was an agent for Mary kay, so she kept me supplied with samples till the inevitable happened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Good old E45 cream is brilliant for sensitive skin too, Shona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Moisturisers with hemp are available from The Body Shop, I think. Probably Holland and Barrett too. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I have really sensitive, dry skin on my face so after discovering Aqueous Cream BP which I get in a huge tub from the chemist (not on prescription & it only costs a couple of quid) I've never used anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
