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Natural face moisturiser recommendations

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Strongcoffee12 Tue 08-Aug-23 09:29:31

I'm looking for recommendations for natural moisturisers for sensitive skin. I'm prone to patches of eczema and dry skin.
The place I used to get natural face creams from has closed down so I'm a bit stuck until I can find a new product
Thanks

Sago Tue 08-Aug-23 09:32:00

I love Weleda skin food, lots of retailers including Holland and Barrett.

mayisay Tue 08-Aug-23 09:40:17

I make my own by using jojoba oil mixed with a few drops of essential oils. My favourites being lavender, frankincense and rose, but there are plenty to choose from, and they last years.

Strongcoffee12 Tue 08-Aug-23 10:33:59

Thank you both
Mayisay how do you do that? Where do you buy your oils etc from? How do you get the oil to soak into your skin instead of it sitting on the surface like a greasy film?

mayisay Tue 08-Aug-23 11:20:58

To start with I always use a small, brown glass bottle, which preserves the oils. Mix 30ml of jojoba, and add 10 drops of essential oil, and shake. I've collected quite a few over the years, but they're all available from Holland and Barrett.
I know it sounds as though the oil will sit on the skin, but within seconds it's absorbed. Sweet almond oil could be used as an alternative to the jojoba.

maryrose54 Tue 08-Aug-23 12:16:41

Tropic Skincare use only natural ingredients. Available online only or through an agent.

M0nica Tue 08-Aug-23 12:46:35

Pure Nuff Stuff www.purenuffstuff.co.uk/

Aldom Tue 08-Aug-23 12:51:56

The Green Company make beauty products for sensitive skin.

dogsmother Tue 08-Aug-23 12:57:47

Best ever, aloe vit e night cream from body shop.

Strongcoffee12 Tue 08-Aug-23 14:02:17

Thanks. Lots of ideas. Keep them coming

nightowl Tue 08-Aug-23 14:18:16

Green People make lovely organic, cruelty free skin care products, all very gentle but also with a range for sensitive skin.

Norah Tue 08-Aug-23 14:31:58

Organic, unrefined coconut oil. Nice on arms, legs, feet, etc.

JackyB Sun 13-Aug-23 10:50:53

Perhaps if you went to Holland and Barrett or a similar place you could get some advice, or at least a few samples. Trying out all the recommendations here would take you two or three years as natural products usually only have to be applied a drop or two at a time

choughdancer Sun 13-Aug-23 13:14:26

I would second MOnica's and Norah's suggestions. PureNuffStuff is lovely and they are a very ethical business. But nowadays I tend to slap on a bit of coconut oil!

5beam2 Sun 13-Aug-23 13:29:16

I use Dr. Organic 100°/° Moroccan Liquid Gold argan oil, just a few drops leaves skin feeling very soft and moisturised. Bought from Holland and Barret, at the time it was 2 for price of 1. £15 a bottle but lasts a long time as only need few drops night and morning.

pascal30 Sun 13-Aug-23 14:02:31

Sweet almond oil mixed with organic Sea Buckthorn worked really well for my son's exzema

Allegretto Sun 13-Aug-23 14:06:15

Neal’s Yard have lovely natural moisturisers. I use their Wild Rose Beauty Balm.

Hetty58 Sun 13-Aug-23 14:11:00

Norah, I second the coconut oil ( or third, choughdancer)?- useful for skin, hair and nails, you only need a little.