Re: Zinc oxide ointment in the UK ?

May 11, 1999

Hi Maurice.

The only zinc oxide I could find had a lot of other stuff in it that I wasn't

sure about. I can't find any either. Let's let each other know if we find any.

Oakmoss

(also in Hampshire)

wrote:

Original Article: /list/rosacea-support/?start=4166

> Has anyone found a suitable Zinc Oxide ointment available over the

> counter in the UK, please?

>

> Maurice Batey (Retired in Hampshire, UK)

>

> http://www.cix.co.uk/~mbatey/

>

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May 11, 1999

Hi Maurice

I have found two products in the UK containing zinc that have helped me a

lot. Here's what I've got on them:

Boots Zinc and Castor Oil Cream

Ingredients: Ricinus communis (BTW what is this?) Arachia hypogaea (peanut

oil) Cera alba (and this - my Latin is obviously not what it was), Zinc

oxide, Cetearyl alcohol (doesn't seem to bother me).

Available: Boots, UK

Price: about £1.40 for 150ml

Blurb on packaging: hypoallergic, consultant pediatrician approved, creates

an effective and gently barrier against mointure, helping to protect against

nappy rash!

My comment: really moisturising and soothing and seems to create a barrier

between my skin and the outside world. Disappears into my skin without any

problems at all - unlike Sudocrem which always leaves white residue - and

makes it feel smooth and plump (just like a baby's bottom!).

Potter's Skin Clear

Ingredients: Starch BP 17%, Sublimed Sulphur BPC 5%, Zinc Oxide BP 23 %, Ti

Tree Oil and Yellow Soft Paraffin

Available: GNC Health and Diet Centre in Maidenhead - I think it's a chain

Price: £3.75 for 30g - but this goes a long way.

Blurb on packaging: for mild acne, symptomatic relief of dry eczema and

difficult skin affectations. Starch is a protective, Suphur is a mild

antiseptic and kills parasites, Zinc Oxide is an astringent and protective.

My comment: great for my nose - no spots (I can hardly believe it!) and a

much better skin texture (not

nearly so flakey or bumpy) - but a bit drying elsewhere.

Regards

Liz C

Zinc oxide ointment in the UK ?

>Has anyone found a suitable Zinc Oxide ointment available over the

>counter in the UK, please?

>

>Maurice Batey (Retired in Hampshire, UK)

>

> http://www.cix.co.uk/~mbatey/

>

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May 11, 1999

<004901be9b91$a9f017c0$9cd893c-@oemcomputer> wrote:

Original Article: /list/rosacea-support/?start=4190

> Boots Zinc and Castor Oil Cream

> Ingredients: Ricinus communis (BTW what is this?)

Common names: Castor Bean, Mamona, Ricino, Mamoeiro. It produces castor oil.

Thanks for finding those!

Oakmoss

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May 11, 1999

On Tue, 11 May 1999 10:35:04 +0100, Charlton wrote:

>I have found two products in the UK containing zinc that have helped me a

>lot.

Many thanks, Liz! Much appreciated...

Regards, Maurice.

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May 15, 1999

Hi Maurice

I have used Potter's Skin Clear only for a couple of months.

I find it too drying on my cheeks, but for my nose it has been great. My

nose was my worse component - VERY spotty, itchy and flakey. But (please

God) I have only had one spot since I started using it - and that cleared up

pretty quickly. Even better my skin texture has improved so that I can put

a little make up on. Previously make up looked so awful I couldn't use it.

I also use it on individual spots - and it seems to get rid of them

reasonably well.

I use it after washing and applying metrogel, morning and night. When I'm

not likely to be seen by anyone I like to put on a thickish layer and then

leave - I look like an Australian cricketer (perhaps you could wear some

flannels really play the part!) If I'm likely to be seen I put on a little

less and blend it in.

If I am going outside for an extended time (more that a couple of hours) I

put a sunscreen on top. Actually, I have a feeling that the high percentage

of zinc means that it gives me enough sun protection for reasonable periods