Re: Hydroxyethyl Urea

[Guest guest]

,

I use my very own lotion on my skin (I've also had Keritosis Pilaris since I

was a small child) and it works beautifully! It's made of simply natural

oils, water and aloe. Have you tried to step back a bit and see if a simple

formulation like this would work for her?

Lezlee

www.SimpleSoothings.com

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Has anyone used this and if so what do you think of its moisturizing

properties compared to other ingredients such as Sodium PCA, SOrbitol,

Glycerin, etc..? I've been reading on national starches site about it

(tradename: Hydrovance) and I'm awaiting a sample. I'm hoping it does have

great moisturizing capabilities as I'm still in search of a great

moisturizer for my 5 year olds Keritosis Pilaris on her arms. With the cold

weather her arms are much worse. The recommended treatments for her

condition (Sulfur Soap, Scrubbing, AHA's, Retinol) are all too harsh for her

skin. In my research it seems KP is a result of very dry skin in the

affected areas, so I think the extra moisturization would be of benefit for

her.

Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

I have tried everything from straight oils (jojoba, emu, sweet almond) to my

simple lotions to more complex ones with no success. Glycolic creams work

for my own mild case on the backs of my legs, but hers is severe (no

redness, just tons of the bumps!). Thank you for the advice though and good

to " know " another list member with the same problem.

----- Original Message -----

>

> I use my very own lotion on my skin (I've also had Keritosis Pilaris since

I

> was a small child) and it works beautifully! It's made of simply natural

> oils, water and aloe. Have you tried to step back a bit and see if a

simple

> formulation like this would work for her?

>

> Lezlee

> www.SimpleSoothings.com