This week, I've really lucky enough to be approached by a skin care company that deals primarily with problematic skin! HelloSkin (helloskinshop.co.uk) search the world for suitable, effective skin care products for people living with psoriasis, eczema, acne and dry skin. HelloSkin was created by a dedicated team of doctors, entrepreneurs and ecommerce specialists, so they really know their stuff! It's hard to know who to trust nowadays with all the advice we're given online - obviously a lot of people are out to make a quick buck, so knowing doctors are behind this company gives it a level of authenticity you don't usually get anymore!

Anyway, they're asked me to try a couple of products stocked by them, so naturally I jumped at the chance! I'm always on the look out for natural products that not only get rid of dry skin but can also be used on skin conditions such as eczema. I don't have eczema myself, but my boyfriend does, so I keep an eye out for products we can both use!

 

For the past couple of weeks, I've been trying the La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume AP+ Lotion anti-irritation, anti-scratching lotion.

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Here's what the La Roche-Posay website had to say about the product:

 

A gentle, soothing and moisturising balm for babies with dry, very dry or eczema-prone skin. An essential product for your baby's bathtime routine. Suitable for the whole family (from babies to seniors).

• Immediately locks moisture into the baby's skin and protects against the drying effects of water

• Provides 24 hour hydration

• Gentle enough to use on babies from 3 months +

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

 

Enriched with Glycerine (7%), Shea Butter ( 20%), Niacinamide ( 4%) and La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water

 

DERMATOLOGICALLY TESTED

 

This gentle moisturising balm has been through rigorous dermatological testing to ensure it is suitable for use on even the most sensitive skin - including on babies from 3 months +

 

MINIMALIST HYPO-ALLERGENIC FORMULA

 

The minimalist formula contains no preservatives, no parabens, no fragrance, no alcohol, no colourants and no lanolin. It is 100% hypoallergenic.

 

So it has a lot to live up to! First, the packaging. This comes in plain, simple packaging that's incredibly descriptive and has a "medical" feel to it (if that makes sense!) It looks and feels professional, with a snap lid for ease of use.

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I've been putting this on after my morning showers on the tops of my arms and in the evening before bed, as this area is generally very dry on me and I'm prone to Keratosis Pilaris (that annoying skin condition where the skin looks all red and bumpy - so annoying!) To keep on top of it, I exfoliate very regularly and moisturise to hydrate and smooth the skin. I've yet to find a product that has totally got rid of it - I'm not sure there is a cure, except to practice a good skin care routine and look after the area. So I was excited to try this product and see if it made a difference!

The consistency of this is very thick, white and creamy with an ointment feel to it rather than a lotion - it's scentless (as far as I can tell) which you'd expect from a product like this! It's not sticky and it absorbs really quickly, too - all good so far! Immediately after, my skin felt... well, just moisturised, really. Very comfortable and hydrated - I sense this would be perfect if you accidentally gave yourself shaving rash from shaving your legs or something!

 

So how did it fair long term?

 

Well, actually... I've noticed a difference! My arms DO feel smoother, which is an amazing feat considering I've tried everything under the sun with little to no change. As it's summer and my arms will be more on show, I was desperate to find a product I could use that would lessen the redness and leave my arms lovely and smooth - and I think I've found it! Don't get me wrong, there's still some redness (can't really help that with my naturally pink undertones, boo) but overall my arms feel really smooth - I can't actually see a trace of the Keratosis Pilaris anymore! To double check, I asked two friends if they saw a difference, and they both commented on how smooth my arms looked!

 

RESULT!

 

I'm going to continue using this daily and see what happens... regardless, I'm really impressed with this product and so happy it seems to have lived up to its hype! In fact, the only downside I've found to this product - and I'm really knit-picking here - is the snap lid! It doesn't click shut very easily and I have to spend a couple of seconds each morning making sure the tube is shut... a teensy bit annoying, but nothing I can't live with!

I'm so excited to try my other products from HelloSkin, keep an eye out for them over the following weeks!