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I'm a man in my 40s. I've tried fancy creams in the past and they were nice but I always reverted to using Nivea soft because I could buy big pots that were cheap and last a long time. I've been told that cream is nice for the body but not recommended for the face. What would you recommend for a daily use, that's not too expensive? I'm based in the UK.

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[–] meyotch@slrpnk.net 7 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

I no longer use greasy moisturizers at all and I have very sensitive dry skin that needs help.

Hyaluronic acid is dirt cheap and works by attracting moisture from the air, rather than a coating of something greasy.

I mix a half gram into 300ml distilled water, some lavender oil just for a pleasant scent, and a few drops of a leucacidal preservative made for cosmetics (i make big batches cuz lazy and it prevents bacterial growth). A half kilo bag is maybe $25 USD so I have a lifetime supply.

Even in our insanely dry climate I no longer get itchy inflamed skin in the winter. And it’s super easy to just spray it all over after a shower.

👍🏼 Great tip, thanks!

[–] Leax@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 18 hours ago

I like the DIY idea thanks!