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Silicone Sensitive. Need recommendations please.

Nicks — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:10:57 GMT

I have sensitivity to silicones and seeking skin care and cosmetics for over 50 needs without cones, orange oil or lavender. I would greatly appreciate any recommendations.

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lovesrecess — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:14:12 GMT

I have similar sensitivity (milia) with silicone.....I love Dr. Denese's daily firming facial pads...they have glycolic acid, remove flaking and dead skin cells and leave behind nothing to irritate your skin.....I also find the ROC line to work well on my skin...my SIL lives in Paris and used to send me this line by mail before it was sold in the US....it's been around a long time. I hope these will help you. I use my Mia with Cerave cleanser and have had no more problems that I had using silicone-based products.

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HappyDaze — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:14:30 GMT

As far as skincare, it might help if you gave a little more information as to your skintype- are you normal, dry, oily, acne prone, combination?- and what type of issues are you wishing to address- age spots, wrinkles/fine lines, anti-aging in general, acne, milia, dullness, hyperpigmentation, etc.

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Nicks — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:32:23 GMT

On 1/26/2014 upsidedown said:
I have similar sensitivity (milia) with silicone.....I love Dr. Denese's daily firming facial pads...they have glycolic acid, remove flaking and dead skin cells and leave behind nothing to irritate your skin.....I also find the ROC line to work well on my skin...my SIL lives in Paris and used to send me this line by mail before it was sold in the US....it's been around a long time. I hope these will help you. I use my Mia with Cerave cleanser and have had no more problems that I had using silicone-based products.

Thanks upsidedown! I'll look into those product recs.

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cassiem — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:39:13 GMT

Nicks, unfortunately, all of the ROC products (except the cleansers) contain silicones, plus a strong fragrance, so you might want to take a pass on that brand.

I am also sensitive to silicones and essential oils, but am hesitant to recommend products until I know your skin type and what issues you are trying to address. My skin is super sensitive, I have rosacea and combination skin, so my needs in skin care may be different from yours.

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Nicks — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:40:44 GMT

On 1/26/2014 HappyDaze said:
As far as skincare, it might help if you gave a little more information as to your skintype- are you normal, dry, oily, acne prone, combination?- and what type of issues are you wishing to address- age spots, wrinkles/fine lines, anti-aging in general, acne, milia, dullness, hyperpigmentation, etc.

HappyDaze, I have dry sensitive skin wishing to address-age spots, wrinkles/fine lines, anti-aging in general, milia when using cone products, dullness, hyperpigmentation. Thanks.

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Nicks — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:49:22 GMT

On 1/26/2014 cassiem said:
Nicks, unfortunately, all of the ROC products (except the cleansers) contain silicones, plus a strong fragrance, so you might want to take a pass on that brand.

I am also sensitive to silicones and essential oils, but am hesitant to recommend products until I know your skin type and what issues you are trying to address. My skin is super sensitive, I have rosacea and combination skin, so my needs in skin care may be different from yours.

I don't have rosacea but super dry and sensitive to strong fragrance, silicones and some oils. Skin easily irritated.

Thanks to all responding, I'm just slow....!

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Nicks — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 20:20:29 GMT

My list of lines I've tried:

SKinn Cosmetics- Too many irritants and strong fragrances.

Isomers- $$$ and too many products to narrow down my staples.

Paula's Choice-Silicones and fragrances (Cleanser's OK)

Serious Skin Care-Too many irritants, silicones and strong fragrances.

Wei East- Petroleum

Philosophy, Dr Denese, Dr Graf, M Asam and many others that either have silicones, skin irritants or strong fragance.

Just at a loss anymore!

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 20:45:57 GMT

On 1/26/2014 Nicks said:
My list of lines I've tried:

SKinn Cosmetics- Too many irritants and strong fragrances.

Isomers- $$$ and too many products to narrow down my staples.

Paula's Choice-Silicones and fragrances (Cleanser's OK)

Serious Skin Care-Too many irritants, silicones and strong fragrances.

Wei East- Petroleum

Philosophy, Dr Denese, Dr Graf, M Asam and many others that either have silicones, skin irritants or strong fragance.

Just at a loss anymore!

Just wanted to clarify one of your points: Paula's Choice products are fragrance-free. Any scent is from the ingredients themselves.

I also try to avoid products with fragrances and irritants. But thankfully, I have no problem with -cones or petroleum products (although I don't see the latter in my skin care products).

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Nicks — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:03:54 GMT

Thanks for clarifying that Paula's Choice products are fragrance-free. Any scent is from the ingredients themselves.

I tried a sample of the BHA cream about a year or so ago and was good with fragrance but unfortunately what I purchased had been reformulated and couldn't handle the smell. Never tried more other than cleanser.

Thanks for reply.

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equss — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:20:59 GMT

I am older and can't do the 'cones' either. I now use Jakare rose hydra mist, followed by Josie Maran Argan Milk and a touch of her oil. For pigmentation I use Jakare Brighten. None of these products have caused milia for me (I've tried lots over the years too & fragrance causes as many problem for me as cones). I have sensitive dry skin.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:22:21 GMT

On 1/26/2014 Nicks said:
Thanks for clarifying that Paula's Choice products are fragrance-free. Any scent is from the ingredients themselves.

I tried a sample of the BHA cream about a year or so ago and was good with fragrance but unfortunately what I purchased had been reformulated and couldn't handle the smell. Never tried more other than cleanser.

Thanks for reply.

Nicks, I use the BHA lotion and am one of those few who actually like the natural fragrance (sort of cucumber-y), but I see in reviews that many do not. PC is currently reformulating the product in order to address that. Just an FYI.

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Nicks — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:24:07 GMT

On 1/26/2014 equss said:
I am older and can't do the 'cones' either. I now use Jakare rose hydra mist, followed by Josie Maran Argan Milk and a touch of her oil. For pigmentation I use Jakare Brighten. None of these products have caused milia for me (I've tried lots over the years too & fragrance causes as many problem for me as cones). I have sensitive dry skin.

Thanks equss!

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Nicks — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:28:50 GMT

On 1/26/2014 suzyQ3 said:
On 1/26/2014 Nicks said:
Thanks for clarifying that Paula's Choice products are fragrance-free. Any scent is from the ingredients themselves.

I tried a sample of the BHA cream about a year or so ago and was good with fragrance but unfortunately what I purchased had been reformulated and couldn't handle the smell. Never tried more other than cleanser.

Thanks for reply.

Nicks, I use the BHA lotion and am one of those few who actually like the natural fragrance (sort of cucumber-y), but I see in reviews that many do not. PC is currently reformulating the product in order to address that. Just an FYI.

suzyQ3, GOOD to KNOW! I'll be watching for it. Thanksyou.

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River Song — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:51:59 GMT

Nicks, take a look at NCN Pro Skin Care at ncnskincare dot com. Also read her blog for recommendations about your particular skin care objectives. I'm not advocating her line, per se, it's just a suggestion for you to look at to see if the product ingredients will work for you.

Some of the products do have essential oils in them but not all of them. None of the products I happened to look at had silicones in them. There is a tab for Product Ingredients on her website that lists the ingredients in her products so that you can quickly determine which ones might be right for you.

For general anti-aging and dullness, you want to start using a retinol product and an alpha hydroxy acid product (glycolic acid, as an example) to assist with cell turnover. I'm still searching for a product that helps fade hyperpigmentation. The NCN website has a Formula 5-5-5 serum and Formula 7 serum for hyperpigmentation, but I haven't tried either one.

I have not had the chance to use any products from NCN skin care but have read good things about the line from other threads on this forum. As soon as I finish up what I'm presently using, I'm going to try a few of her products. Do a search on this forum for NCN and see what threads pop up about it.

I like Simple Moisturizing Cleanser (drugstore, WalMart), no dyes or fragrance.

HTH

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Nicks — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 22:01:30 GMT

On 1/26/2014 Sweet Susie said:
Nicks, take a look at NCN Pro Skin Care at ncnskincare dot com. Also read her blog for recommendations about your particular skin care objectives. I'm not advocating her line, per se, it's just a suggestion for you to look at to see if the product ingredients will work for you.

Some of the products do have essential oils in them but not all of them. None of the products I happened to look at had silicones in them. There is a tab for Product Ingredients on her website that lists the ingredients in her products so that you can quickly determine which ones might be right for you.

For general anti-aging and dullness, you want to start using a retinol product and an alpha hydroxy acid product (glycolic acid, as an example) to assist with cell turnover. I'm still searching for a product that helps fade hyperpigmentation. The NCN website has a Formula 5-5-5 serum and Formula 7 serum for hyperpigmentation, but I haven't tried either one.

I have not had the chance to use any products from NCN skin care but have read good things about the line from other threads on this forum. As soon as I finish up what I'm presently using, I'm going to try a few of her products. Do a search on this forum for NCN and see what threads pop up about it.

I like Simple Moisturizing Cleanser (drugstore, WalMart), no dyes or fragrance.

HTH

SweetSusie, Much thanks to the info. I'll check NCN out.

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Mrsq2022 — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 22:43:41 GMT

Philosophy's Hope in a jar night cream contains no ""cones"" and works great for my sensitive skin. I cannot use cones - they break me out every time I try.

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BellaCarro — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 22:48:28 GMT

On 1/26/2014 CAshopper2011 said: Philosophy's Hope in a jar night cream contains no ""cones"" and works great for my sensitive skin. I cannot use cones - they break me out every time I try.

I just looked up the ingredients on the Philosophy website. Fourth ingredient is dimethicone.

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lovesrecess — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 22:49:46 GMT

On 1/26/2014 Nicks said:
On 1/26/2014 cassiem said:
Nicks, unfortunately, all of the ROC products (except the cleansers) contain silicones, plus a strong fragrance, so you might want to take a pass on that brand.

I am also sensitive to silicones and essential oils, but am hesitant to recommend products until I know your skin type and what issues you are trying to address. My skin is super sensitive, I have rosacea and combination skin, so my needs in skin care may be different from yours.

I don't have rosacea but super dry and sensitive to strong fragrance, silicones and some oils. Skin easily irritated.

Thanks to all responding, I'm just slow....!

the ROC cream I use has no "cones" in it and was recommended by my dermatologist also

the entire Philosophy skin care line contains a lot of things that cause milia on my skin overnight; if you have any sensitivity to milia I would avoid all of it

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BellaCarro — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 22:52:07 GMT

OP, I second the NCN rec. I, too, have an issue with 'cones and they seem to be everywhere. I love PC but have to stay away from the products that are high in them like her retinol and antioxidant serums. I've been very, very happy with the NCN items I've tried.