Replenish

I made a batch of Replenish today.
This is a great moisturiser for dry, damaged skin, especially if you have a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis.

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People with skin conditions need to keep their skin moisturised all the time and it's difficult to find a product which won't irritate, but is emollient enough.
Many go for petroleum based moisturisers such as Vaseline Intensive Care, Melaleuca Renew or even just plain Sorbelene. These are safe and generally won't irritate, but they don't moisturise. Petroleum based products just coat the skin. They are unable to penetrate at all as the molecules are too large.

Moisturisers containing plant based oils and waxes can penetrate the skin and are therefore more able to prevent the skin from drying out too much and becoming even more damaged."Carrier Oils", Les Price

I spent some time researching the different oils, plant & herbal extracts when I created the formula for Replenish. I chose ricebran oil since it is light and non-greasy. The oil has been infused with calendula flowers since calendula is a powerful healing herb. Added to this is Evening Primrose oil which has a high level of gamma linoleic acid. If your skin is deficient in GLA's it can lead to dryness. Super healing allantoin is an extract from comfrey root and is known to help heal and soothe damaged skin. With added urea and aloe, this lotion can be used for everyday application anywhere on the body.
Olive leaf, calendula & golden seal extracts have been proven to be effective in the treatment of skin conditions and are added for the benefits they provide.

I've made this cream even more effective by adding a blend of tea tree and geranium oils. These are antiseptic and soothing and both have been used over the years to treat various skin problems such as dermatitis and eczema."The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils", Julia Lawless

During the testing phase for Replenish I had some great reports from my testers saying how this product had helped keep damaged skin moist and prevented further damage.

Replenish is also a great moisturiser to use after waxing. It soothes reddened and irritated skin and is antiseptic, so helps prevent further irritation.

Please note that Skinflint products cannot treat or cure your eczema. This information is not meant to replace any medical advice you may have received and if there appears to be any infection or you are concerned, it may be best to see your doctor or natural practitioner.