Moisturisers work in three ways: they draw water into the skin, they soften it, and they seal the surface so water does not escape. Most lotions combine all three, and the right choice depends on how dry and how sensitive your skin is.

What You Will Find Here

Light lotions for normal and combination skin
Rich creams and emollients for very dry skin and eczema
Fragrance free options for sensitive and reactive skin
Urea, glycerin and ceramide based formulations

Using Them Well

Apply within a few minutes of a shower, on skin still slightly damp
Dry skin usually needs a cream or ointment rather than a light lotion
Fragrance free suits eczema and sensitive skin best

Precautions

Patch test a new product on the inner forearm if your skin reacts easily. Do not apply lotion to broken, weeping or infected skin without advice. Itchy skin that keeps returning, patches that spread, or dryness with unusual thirst and tiredness deserve a medical opinion, since eczema, fungal infection and diabetes all show up this way.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.