I was wondering what you think is better on your own experiences as a light moisturizer: Eucerin or Cetaphil? Also, what format is better for use on the face, arms, legs, etc. . the lotion or cream? It seems like the cream is too thick to set up, but I could wrong.
Anyways, Im on accutane now so I need a good light moisturizer to use as my skin so dry. Thank you.
Reply:I use cetaphil face wash only, and I love it. It's the best thing I've ever used. And I've used a lot of products.
Reply:I don't use both much, only occasionally. I prefer Cetaphil – the cream, not the lotion.
Reply:Ceta for the face, Eucerin for the rest. Works great!
Reply:I think Ceta is more gentle. Its whats recommended when youre pregnant
Reply:Ive tried both eucerin and cetaphil… I perfer eucerin products… Hope that helps
Reply:i've said it before and i'll say it again… Aqueous cream is awesome!
How does it work?
Aqueous cream is a light, non-greasy moisturiser that provides a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin surface.
It is made from a mixture of emulsifying ointment (which contains paraffin oils) and water, with phenoxyethanol as an antimicrobial preservative.
Dry skin results from lack of water in the outer layer of skin cells known as the stratum corneum. When this layer becomes dehydrated it loses its flexibility and becomes cracked, scaly and sometimes itchy. The stratum corneum contains natural water-holding substances that retain water seeping up from the deeper layers of the skin, and water is also normally retained in the stratum corneum by a surface film of natural oil (sebum) and broken-down skin cells, which slow down evaporation of water from the skin surface.
The skin dries out when too much water evaporates from its surface. This increases as we get older, and is made worse by washing, because hot water and soap remove the layer of natural oil on the skin surface.
Moisturisers such as aqueous cream are helpful for all dry skin conditions, particularly eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out. Used regularly they help restore the skin's smoothness, softness and flexibility by helping the skin retain moisture. They should be applied frequently to prevent the skin drying out.
Aqueous cream can also be used in place of soap when washing to prevent drying the skin.
In conditions such as eczema, using a moisturiser regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups of this condition.
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Also, for all the Clindamycin/Zineryt users…
By smoothing and softening the skin aqueous cream can increase the absorption of other medicines that are applied to the skin. This is useful in conditions such as eczema and acne because it improves the ability of other medicines, such as corticosteroid creams and various topicals, to penetrate the skin and reduce inflammation
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