"Medicated" Skincare

tringle

Hi all, hope you can help me. I have just been discharged from hospital after a nasty bout of cellulitis on my face (3 days on IV antibiotics). That has cleared up but I still have very dry skin and the doctor said I shouldn't use my normal beauty products (l'Occitane). As recommended I am using Silcocks Base as a moisturizer and barrier cream (€4 for a 500g tub in chemist, great value) on face and body. But I am looking for suggestions for a cleanser or toner to use morning and night, something mild and not drying and good for dry skin.
Any thoughts, thanks

toadfly

Declare is meant to be aimed towards sensitive and dry skin.

tringle

brilliant thanks

Parchment

E45 Range/Elave Range. Declor has fragrance/oils which would not be suitable at all.

Percyxoxo

Try Cetaphil as a face cleanser..It is very good for removing make up but also very gentle if you don't wear any. I find it great.
They also have a great moisturiser too.

tringle

Thanks all, I had mentioned E45 to the doctor and she said many people are allergic to it. She mentioned Aneeva as worth trying. I went to the chemist and he agreed with the Aneeva saying the E45 is full of things that some people cant tolerate. I had picked up a second one (maybe Cetaphil, Im not 100% sure) but chemist said Aneeva would be the best. Used it once and 24 hours later no reaction to it so will continue with that for the time being. I normally use Sheumera cleansing oil to remove make up (which I seldom wear) so hopefully that will be still fine.
Thanks

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tringle wrote: »

Thanks all, I had mentioned E45 to the doctor and she said many people are allergic to it. She mentioned Aneeva as worth trying. I went to the chemist and he agreed with the Aneeva saying the E45 is full of things that some people cant tolerate. I had picked up a second one (maybe Cetaphil, Im not 100% sure) but chemist said Aneeva would be the best. Used it once and 24 hours later no reaction to it so will continue with that for the time being. I normally use Sheumera cleansing oil to remove make up (which I seldom wear) so hopefully that will be still fine.
Thanks

Im not sure what many people are allergic to in E45 - its very low on the comedogenic scales and its also an emollient. Doctors are not always that clued up on skincare.

hopefully you find something that works.

jadie

I would recommed Elave and Bioderma Sensibio range. Elave has a sensitive face cleanser for €8 that is great. Neither range does a toner but I use Simple toner as no perfume, alcohol etc. in it.

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jadie wrote: »

I would recommed Elave and Bioderma Sensibio range. Elave has a sensitive face cleanser for €8 that is great. Neither range does a toner but I use Simple toner as no perfume, alcohol etc. in it.

If someone did a search for Elave on Boards.ie you would swear i work for Elave ...i dont! but their facial cleanser is wonderful.