Hydrosil Dry Eye Gel 15ml

We can never guarantee results as everybody has different skin. However, we did design the eye gel for exactly your problem of very dry skin around the eyes. We included inside the product an active natural ingredient called Cardiospermum which customers have told us has a fantastic effect on their skin. The gel itself is also moisturising. So hopefully it will help you. As with all products please do a patch test first.

Hydrosil Dry Eye Gel can be found here

The Body & Hand Wash is a natural non-irritant foaming soap product. Many of our customers react badly to soaps and washes with certain chemicals in them, such as Sodium Laurel Sulphate which irritate the skin. They are used by companies because they help create a lovely thick lather which people enjoying using. The Body and Hand Wash is free from such irritants but it still creates a rich lather. It uses a new type nozzle which creates foamy lather without the need for chemical foaming agents in the soap. It leaves the skin feeling moisturised and clean without feeling stripped and left dry.

That is an unusual combination. Usually the oiliness from your scalp should prevent dryness. I suspect that the dryness is actually either a chemical intolerance in which case the dry scalp shampoo should be excellent or a yeast or fungus based infection of your scalp. In which case the Oregon shampoo would be better as it contains an anti-dandruff ingredient.

Both are moisturising and are not designed for greasy hair but more aimed at dry hair.

In this instance, I would recommend asking a doctor to look at your scalp and check the cause of the dryness.

This is a very difficult question to answer as everyone's skin is different and it also depends on the severity of your eczema. Also bare in mind  that Hydrosil Dry Eye Gel is not a medication, and so it has to work in harmony with your skin's natural pace. 

However most people tend to see an improvement in 2-3 weeks, though if your eczema is very severe this may take longer. You should also make sure that you are not using any other products around your eyes that may aggravate them, in particular make up removers, cleansers that contain chemicals or eye make up that contains glitter or very bright colours. Waterproof mascara can also be an irritant and is also problematic to remove as requires harsh cleansing or make up removers that contain detergents to dissolve the mascara. 

In addition many  chemical sun creams can also irritate the skin around the eyes if its prone to eczema, as can concealers containing SPF's. It's best to use pure mineral SPF's and mineral based concealers. 

We can't comment on prescribed medications but would recommend that you always consult your doctor before taking any other products alongside your prescription medications. 

We would never recommend that you stop any prescription medication in favour of our products. However if you have already decided to do this and you are experiencing worse symptoms this could be due to your skin reacting to coming off steroids. This is very common and symptoms can get significantly worse for a period, especially if you have been taking them for some time. People can go on develop a condition called 'red skin syndrome' after stopping steroids, where by their skin is very red and inflamed and sometimes it can even blister. 

If you are experiencing worse symptoms after coming off steroids we recommend you see your doctor for advice.

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You do need to click the Dry Eye Concealer a lot of times. Click it continuously (not too fast) until you see the product appearing in the product appearing in the clear little window just below the lid.

We know this is a pain on the first go, but once the product is pumped up to the top of the tube it then dispenses on one or two clicks easily. It's a new airless tube that keeps the product super hygienic. This is crucial as its such a natural product.

The only downside is that the product does need to be pumped up from the bottom of the tube on first use. 

Please persevere with the pumps until you see the product appearing in the little window and then a few pumps more and you will be it appearing in the brush head.

Dry, itchy and sore skin around the eyes is usually cause either by eye eczema or more commonly contact dermatitis from cosmetics and beauty products used around the eyes.

Our Hydrosil Dry Eye Gel and Dry Eye Concealer help many of our customers with this issue, They do not contain parabens or chemicals but do contain ingredients for calming down irritation and redness around the eye and on the eyelids, which is typically a form of contact dermatitis from eye cosmetics, or other beauty products used around the eyes. In addition contact lens solution and sun creams can also irritate skin around the eyes.

When used under make up, The Dry Eye Gel not only helps calm down irritation and redness but also helps protects the skin around the eyes from make up reactions.

To be even safer, use the Dry Eye Illuminating Concealer over the top of the Dry Eye Gel and so avoid using any concealers or foundations near the eyes. Most people find when doing this they can they safely apply eye cosmetics over the top to help reduce a risk of reaction.

Here are some tips and advice on when and how to use the Hydrosil products and how to get the most out of them

Our suggested regimen for Hydrosil products; 

 

AM: If showering wash with Dry Skin Moisturising Wash. Apply Hydrosil Dry Skin Gel to larger areas of affected skin straight after bathing while skin is still slightly damp. Apply Hydrosil Turmeric Butter & Hypoallergenic Milk Salve to smaller areas of very sore harder to heal skin such as hands, elbows, knees and patches in crook of arms and elbows and behind ears. Apply Dry Eye Gel and then Dry Eye Concealer to skin around the eyes and on the eyelids. Dry Skin Gel and/or Turmeric Butter & Hypoallergenic Milk Salve can be applied to the face before cosmetics.

 

PM: If showering in evening wash with Dry Skin Moisturising Wash. If bathing add Oat Soak to bath water. Apply Dry Skin Gel to larger areas of affected skin straight after bathing. Apply Turmeric Butter & Hypoallergenic Milk Salve to smaller areas of very sore harder to heal skin such as hands, elbows, knees and patches in crook of arms and elbows and behind ears. Apply Dry Eye Gel to skin around the eyes and on the eyelids. Dry Skin Gel and/or Turmeric Butter & Hypoallergenic Milk Salve can be applied to the face.

Tips

 

1. Remove make up as soon as possible when getting in after the day’s events. Even if you are going out in the evening try to remove day make up as it will be contaminated with dirt and bacteria. Re applying clean make up for evening wear.
2. Try to avoid using make up remover to remove make up. Use a moisturing water free cleaner such as Kalme Cleanser or use a gentle facial oil such as rosehip or squalene to remove make up.
3. Apply Hydrosil skin products while skin is still slightly damp after bathing. If possible wrap skin in towel or bathrobe for 10-15 minutes after applying skin products.
4. Wear long hair off your face when sleeping
5. Avoid heavily scented shampoos and conditioners. A leave in conditioning balm is better.
6. Always patch test products before use to check for skin reactions 
7. Try to avoid wearing synthetic or tight clothing next to skin of affected areas. Choose cotton undergarments if possible.

 

No this product is not vegan as it contains donkey milk. It is vegetarian.

But we made an error!

The small vegan badge on the back of the tube was printed in error (it should have been a vegetarian badge) as most of our other products are vegan.

Because of this error we have made it as clear as possible on our website descriptions and in our published and easily accessible ingredients lists at point of sale that the product contains donkey milk from an animal source. 

Donkey milk

Donkey milk is the most hypoallergenic milk out of all milks and the one closest to human breast milk in its composition.

Donkey milk is high in amino acids and antimicrobial proteins, making it highly beneficial to dry skin conditions such as eczema.

Aside from Cleopatra’s routine daily bathing in donkey milk to stave off dryness and keep her skin soft, in Egyptian times donkey milk was used as both an ointment and drunk to help heal reactive skin conditions including eczema.

It has historically and in modern day been given to babies and children with allergies. The vitamin C content in donkey milk is almost four times more of cow’s milk. Donkey milk also contains more lactoferrin and lysozyme than cow’s milk. For this reason, it can help skin prone to eczema and helps calm skin irritation.

Here is the ingredients list published on our website;

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Coco-Caprylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Sodium Phytate, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Donkey Milk, Beta-Carotene, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Maltodextrin, Sorbic Acid.   Please note this is product is vegan formula except for the donkey milk.

Here are the badges on our website for this product; 

 

We have in no way tried to deceive people that the product is vegan as we fully respect how important it is to be clear on this matter. In fact the donkey milk ingredient is an ingredient that we actively and openly promote as its particularly beneficial for eczema and allergy prone skin. It is not an ingredient that we are trying to hide.