Re: Dimethicone cream in Australia

[Guest guest]

Leah--

Hey, neat cream you've found there! Could you post the

rest of the ingredients to us? I don't think I've ever

seen it in the states, but then again, I've never

looked for it.

Thanks!

--- Leah Dwyer wrote:

>

> Hi,

> I was lurking around the drugstore yesterday (as you

> do!)and came

> across a dimethicone cream in the first aid area. It

> is called Silic

> 15-protective barrier cream. It is a 15% dimethicone

> cream in an

> emollient base.The box says: Non-greasy and

> non-sticky. Lanoloin free

> for sensitive skin, ph 7.

> Helps: protect skin from water, chemical and other

> irritants; prevent

> dermatitis and dry skin;relieve the symptoms of

> eczema; prevent

> blisters during sport; prevent bedsores; protect

> skin surrounding

> colostomy site and protect traumatised skin from

> furthur irritation.

> It was the last point that made me fork out the $6.

> It goes on very smooth and not shiny like a

> moisturiser. I put it on

> yesterday afternoon before a nap and then at

> bedtime. I am wearing it

> now on the seb derm on my forehead - I went a bit

> over board on the

> nizoral and my forehead began suddenly peeling

> yesterday morning. The

> cream has eased the redness and the flakes have

> softened and will

> probably come off tonight.

> I will see how it goes but I have never seen so much

> dimethicone in one

> cream so it ought to be a good thing.

> Leah

> PS I went to a coeliac site to look at recipes and

> haven't really

> started to compile any info since I'm hoping that my

> trigger is not

> wheat. I haven't brought back wheat into my diet

> yet. I'm hoping it is

> cheese or tomatoes.

>

>

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