Emollients topical for Dry Skin User Reviews
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Emollients topical has an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from a total of 335 reviews for the treatment of Dry Skin. 28% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 67% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Emollients topical
- Dryskin
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 24, 2020
CeraVe (emollients) "I was told to use this by my dermatologist. It’s been about a month and it was working great! The last couple days my cheeks have been red and splotchy, my chin is getting eczema spots and tonight my cheeks felt like they were on fire. I thought it was because I was in the cold today, so I put more on, it was instant stinging and heat on my cheeks. I washed it off and it relieved the feeling almost 99%. So disappointed!"
- Darlene
- April 24, 2019
CeraVe (emollients) "I used Cerave lotion all over my body and broke out in hives! Every where I scratch there were lines raised definitely an allergic reaction they should put something on the bottle saying that there is a chance that you could be allergic to this type of lotion. But they make it sound so benign. I'm absolutely miserable and it's been 4 days since I applied the Cerave lotion. Still have hives. 5 showers later!"
- Linn
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 2, 2020
CeraVe (emollients) "Started using CeraVe Facial Moisturizer as I had been using their under eye cream and had gotten good results with it. But what a surprise that after only 3 days of using it twice a day, the skin around my cheeks, nose and mouth developed a horrible and itchy rash, which my dermatologist later confirmed was contact dermatitis. Wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who has very sensitive skin."
- Cano
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- December 21, 2020
Dermasil Lotion (emollients) "I have used Dermasil lotion, from the Dollar Tree, day and night versions, for years, using most days. Since 2006 have been having VERY bad allergic reactions (very swollen, red, itchy, scaly, peeling DRY, tight skin on my upper eyelids and below! then determined I was allergic to shellac, an ingredient in mascara. But the issue keeps coming back even though I haven't worn mascara in over 5 years! In early December 2020, I FiNALLY stopped using Dermasil, to see what would happen, after a very bad 4 week bout, and magically, in one day of no use, my facial/eye area was almost back to being ME! Will never be using this product again."
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- Jean
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 15, 2023
CeraVe (emollients) "Experienced bad facial redness and itching 2 days after CeraVe products. This product may be advertised as developed with Dermatologists but it doesn't mean it is any good! I have written to the company and asked for a refund. I will wait and see if they reply."
- Final...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 4, 2014
EpiCeram (emollients) "Have suffered from eczema all over face, neck, upper body. Nothing worked, and I had to moisturize every 15-30 mins throughout the day. 2 yrs ago, I stopped using topical steroids and had a serious rebound effect of worsening eczema. Since then, it's been manageable, but has never improved. I've tried changing my diet, going organic, different moisturizers, bleach baths, Bactroban, etc. It was hard to get the prescription as this is a product that not many Drs are familiar with. In 2 weeks, I almost finished the 90g tube, but my skin improved so much! My face is baby-smooth. I could go for 8 hrs without moisturizer! I finally have hope again. It still itches, but the skin quality has drastically improved. No side effects. And no more steroids!"
- Ceesta
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 16, 2021
Blistex Lip Balm (emollients) "I’ve used Raspberry Lemonade Blistex for a year now with no problem. Two months ago I developed raw skin around my lips (on my skin) plus chapped lips. They cracked and burned for three weeks. I didn’t make the connection to the blistex as I was also using other lip balms. I finally stopped all products and they healed in a week. Just today I applied the raspberry blistex and in one hour I had bright red skin around my mouth. I found my allergy trigger! I love the taste and I’m pretty bummed. I’m curious to know which ingredient is giving me the reaction in case it’s in other products."
- Patti
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 26, 2019
CeraVe (emollients) "I used CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser on/off for a week. After a week of FINALLY figuring out why my neck was BURNING and prickly itchy it dawned on me. I just started using CeraVe. DO NOT BUY if you have sensitive skin. This stuff basically just burned my skin. I have huge patches of what looks like I burned my skin with scalding water on both sides of my neck. The only thing now that releases it is cool water. If not better in a week I'll have to go to the doctor. This is awful stuff"
- Noahs...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 21, 2019
Aquaphor (emollients) "I had a very bad reaction to a strong steroid cream used to treat my Lupus facial rash. I had to go off of it cold turkey and I developed Red Skin Syndrome. This is the only product that moisturizes my face without hurting or burning. It’s actually healing my skin. All other products made my condition worse."
- Chris...
- April 8, 2021
Blistex Lip Balm (emollients) "I have used Blistex for years and never had a problem. I tried the Orange Mango blast and ended up having to go to a dermatologist because it just kept getting worse. I had no idea what had caused it, but when I started using the lip balm again about a month later I had the same issue: swollen, itchy, burning lips. I will never use this again,, and it should be taken off the market!"
- Ccbloom
- April 9, 2021
Cetaphil Cleanser (emollients) "Started using cetaphil face cleanser in January 2021 & till this time never snapped that the cleanser was giving me red, swollen, itchy very dry eyes and some pain. Lips also chapped & swollen. Went to see a specialist & he asked what have I been using new to my face. Felt like an idiot when I snapped it’s the freaking cetaphil. Came home & threw the product in the trash & now taking meds to recover"
- Bella
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 22, 2019
CeraVe (emollients) "Used CeraVe as I heard it was good for sensitive/dry/eczema prone skin.. after a couple days of using the cleanser and moisturiser my face and neck broke out in tiny red itchy bumps ALL OVER. It wasn't patches, it was a rash completely covering my skin - never had anything like it before. I stopped using immediately. Solved it by washing my skin with only water for the next week or so and used hydrocortisone cream mixed in with my Aveeno moisturiser all over the affected area :( So disappointed but obviously some products don't work for everyone. I suggest you take care and patch test if you're considering buying ! :)"
- Leti
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 23, 2019
Blistex Lip Balm (emollients) "The same experience everyone having, I was worried there for a minute because I couldn't find no answers to why I was getting the same issues some of this ladies had. There is something in this product that is making us be allergic to this product, yes it dried out my lips so bad, yes they got red, swollen and like whatever chemical is in this lip balm is no good, I'm still recovering from burnt lips, this product needs to be removed immediately of every store that sells thus awful product"
- tallg...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 19, 2019
Dermasil Lotion (emollients) "Applied this product one time and went into anaphylactic shock three hours later after it absorbed into my skin. The product not only gave me severe hives and difficulty breathing, but also gave me chemical burns and blisters that may leave permanent scarring. My doctors said this product could have killed me the reaction was so severe. I contacted Dermasil after seeing 6 doctors and still receiving medical treatment 20 days later, and they could not have cared less."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 14, 2013
EpiCeram (emollients) "My partner has suffered from severe facial eczema for the past few years, far worse than she had ever experienced before. We tried everything, from dietary interventions to Elidel to various steroids. We were truly growing quite desperate, as the eczema was so severe it was limiting my partner's ability to go out, work, or even smile and laugh. EpiCeram has completely turned her condition around, to the point where the facial eczema is almost totally eliminated. The results were FAR beyond what I even dared hope for."
- Sunny...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 10, 2020
Dermasil Lotion (emollients) "This lotion says it is Hypo-Allergenic yet one of the ingredients is methyllisothiazolinone, which was voted by the dermalogical society as the number one Allergen of 2013. It is usually used in shampoos and liquid soap but to have it in a lotion in terrible. If you aren't allergic, you may become allergic with continued usage. Beware. This lotion has too much water in it for very dry skin. Go with a cream. The package says to recycle but isn't marked for USA recycling."
- Lynn
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 12, 2020
CeraVe (emollients) "Found several CeraVe products in a rarely used cabinet and called to inquire about viability. Had the original boxes and stamped codes. The products were Vitamin C and Resurfacing Retinol which contain active ingredients. I was informed they only give out beauty advice and no expiration info. Really???? Active ingredients don’t last forever and never had a company refuse that info. Told me to call corporate and gave me a number which connected to L’Oreal. No answer. Even after several tries. So that is my recent experience with CeraVe which I have used faithfully for many years. No more. And I will spread the word."
- rob...
- August 9, 2010
EpiCeram (emollients) "I have suffered with atopic dermatitis (moderate-severe) for 10 years. The inflammation and itchiness has been non-stop. My skin has been red and inflamed on my face, neck, arms, hands, and most of my body. Often, my skin has become so damaged from itching and scratching that various regions of my skin have split, such as my eyelids, neck, and knuckles. I HAVE USED EPICERAM FOR 1 WEEK AND ALL THE REDNESS HAS NEARLY CLEARED UP AND THERE ARE NO SPLITS AT ALL. I FEEL GREAT!! I can sleep comfortably. I can shower without the pain of water stinging my damaged skin. I can exercise again without sweat causing burning. I highly recommend this cream."
- Nick
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 1, 2021
CeraVe (emollients) "I have used CeraVe for my diabetics dry skin only once and it was a disaster . The dry skin began to peel off and my leg began to bleed and it was painful.....never again. The tube of Cera Ve has no warning of these conditions and the matter should be reported."
- Mhutton
- November 7, 2019
Blistex Lip Balm (emollients) "My daughter used the orange mango smoothie lip balm last night and her lips are twice their normal size. They are itchy and painful. She has either had an allergic reaction or there is something seriously wrong with this product - having just now read all of these comments about allergic reactions. Blistex needs to pull these off the shelf and investigate what ingredient they used that is causing so many reactions. Don’t use this product."
- Mano
- April 30, 2019
Mederma (emollients) "I used this Mederma for my old scar and then after 1 day I noticed itchiness and peeling of the skin on the area so I thought it's normal. On third day I stop using this cream. It's a nightmare! Instead of removing my scar, this Mederma only make it worst.."
- Momof
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 1, 2018
EpiCeram (emollients) "I have been stripping my skin w high end acids/RetinA/over-exfoliant for years. I was extremely dry and flaky. My skin started to react to any extreme temperature or touch. I stripped the barrier of my skin and it was always angry. My Derm gave me this for Dermatitis. It took a few weeks but all my issues have disappeared. I am afraid to use anything else. It isn’t greasy and at times I feel like I need more moisture. However, I resist adding anything more than this cream. I can’t find the reason why this is by Rx only though?!?!"
- Razor
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 5, 2021
Cetaphil Cleanser (emollients) "Applied to my face daily as prescribed by physician for now one week and within this week my face has been having a burning sensation and rash all over my face and neck. After carefully washing it off the burning sensation hurts even worse. I’m finish with this product. I was prescribed this cleanser and lotion due to the mask breaking my face out on my cheeks and chin area."
- Margo
- February 18, 2020
CeraVe (emollients) "Bought CeraVe moisturizing cream at Costco after my dermatologist told me I have very dry skin. I’ve been using it pretty much everywhere including my face. After a week of using daily I woke up with hives showing up everywhere! Didn’t even think the hives were related to the new cream. Had hives again today so I have to admit it is the culprit! Took Benadryl and will have to take another."
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CeraVe (emollients) "I used CeraVe moisturizers for 8 months to treat dryness on my face. In that time, my skin became increasingly red, inflamed, itchy, and dry—so dry in fact, that it would crack and bleed at times. I'm over 40 and I have never had eczema, but now I had it all over my face and soon spots were popping up all over my back, arms, and legs. CeraVe was always recommended as being "safe" so I trusted it, but the day I stopped using CeraVe products completely, my symptoms improved. In lieu of a patch test, I have reason to believe I am allergic to "tocopherol" (Vitamin E) found in every CeraVe product I used. (Not surprisingly, many foods that caused marked flare-ups also contained tocopherols) I am now using another moisturizer that does not contain tocopherol but uses oatmeal instead. My skin is slowly getting better but it will be weeks if not months before I am fully recovered. I hope this information can help someone."