Hi Everyone,
Be it winters or summers,my hands are always dry unlike my face which oily.So I am always and always testing heavy duty moisturisers and emollient creams to counter the dryness.My current favourite is one from Ethicare remedies/Pharma,the makers of Glomed Face wash.Read along to find out more about the products.
My Skin Type:
Oily and acne prone skin.
Key Ingredients:
Lecithin-0.1% w/w, Aloevera-5% w/w, Silicon oil-1% w/w, Light liquid paraffin-7% w/w, Propylene glycol-6% w/w,Bees Wax-2% w/w,Vitamin E Acetate-0.25% w/w in a specially formulated moisturizing cream.
Price:
Hydrofil Emollient Cream: Rs.108 for 50grams | Rs.190 for 150 grams | Rs.410 for 500grams.
Hydrofil Moisturizing Lotion: Rs.132 for 100ml | Rs.399 for 400ml.
Availability:
Product Description:
Swatches:
Pro's:
1)It is rich and heavy duty emollient cream.
2)It definitely heals and treats severe dryness and keeps skin moisturised for 10+ hours.
3)It is specifically meant to treat dry skin conditions like eczema,psoriasis etc.
4)It contains lipids and humectants like Lecithin,Bees wax,Propylene Glycol,Aloe vera which retains skin's moisturise level.
5)It contains Vitamin E which is also an anti-oxidant.
6)It is suitable for normal-sensitive skin types as well.
7)Pleasant fragrance.
8)It available in both versions of body lotions and body creams.
9)Hygienic packaging and travel friendly.
10)Affordable.
Con's:
1)No complete ingredient disclosure.Hence I cannot comment if its paraben-free.
2)It is comedogenic so not suitable for oily-acne prone skin.
3)Easy availability might be an issue.
4)It could make skin a little oily if you go overboard.
5)Not a major con for me but no sunscreen.
Directions for use:
Apply on cleansed skin.Reapply if necessary.
Final Verdict:
I have tried a lot of body creams/emollient creams to tackle the dryness I face but this is by far the best cream I have tried.My body is always dry and applying a body cream every day is a must for me even during summers.But it becomes severely dry and dehydrated during winters so normal body creams/lotions just wont suffice for me.I am so glad with this purchase.This is the only cream which has healed my dry and chapped skin in a very short time.I used two tubes of it in like 2 weeks and then bought the 500grams jar from Ebay India since I really loved it.I am sure it will last really long time,a little quantity is enough for moisturisation. Hydrofil is available in both lotion and creams versions. With respect to body moisturisers,I prefer creams over lotions.The formula is same,the only difference is consistency cream a bit thicker than lotion but does the same job of moisturizing.Since I started using this all other body creams have taken a back seat.I also use it as hand cream 2-3 times in a day which is also my problem area.I have used Glomed (5% Glycolic acid) Face wash,its one of the best face washes for oily-acne prone skin.Ethicare definitely leaves up to claims and their products definitely deliver.Overall loved it,totally worth it.If you face dryness and chapped skin like me,this product is definitely for you.
