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Complex 15
Package Details
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Derma tologist recommended
CONTAINS PHOSPHOLIPIDS: which restore & maintain natural moisture balance in dry, sensitive skin
COMPLEX 15 Therapeutic Moisturizing Face Cream:
Formulated for mild to severe dry skin with a system modeled from nature.
Contains lecithin, a phospholipid water-binding agent found naturally in the skin.
Nongreasy and absorbs quickly into the skin.
Unscented, contains no parabens, lanolin or mineral oil.
Proven to be hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and fragrance-free.
Directions:
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Apply to the face as needed or as directed by a physician. Avoid contact with eyes.
Price: $6.99
Size: 2.5 oz
Ingredient List:
Water, Caprylic/CapricTriglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-50 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycol Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Lecithin, Sodium Hydroxide, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, BHT, Tetrasodium EDTA
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20 Years of Relief
This is the only moisturizer I have ever used that does not irritate my very sensitive skin. Complex 15 is light, absorbs completely with no greasy feel, and my skin does not burn, sting, or turn bright red as it does with other moisturizers. I was miserable all through my teens and 20's with perioral dermatitis and mild rosacea until a dermatologist recommended this moisturizer. A little bit goes a long way, it's inexpensive, and my skin has a healthy sheen after I apply Complex 15. I strongly recommend that anyone with super-sensitive skin try this moisturizer, especially since its low cost makes it a low-risk "experiment" in finding the right facial lotion.
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ranita - Subtype 1 - Mild Rosacea
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best ever
I stumbled upon Complex 15 about three years ago when I was looking for a moisturizer to use after swimming. Everything I tried stung like crazy even after I'd washed the chlorine off my face in the shower. At first I only used it at the pool, but then I started using it every day. It is by far the best, least-irritating, lightest (yet still effective at moisturizing) lotion I've ever used (and I'm fifty, so I've tried many). My husband had some dry skin this winter & I told him to try it, but he said it had a horrible smell. Maybe I've just gotten used to it, but the smell never bothered me. The only drawback is that it doesn't contain a sunscreen. (That's probably why it doesn't inflame my skin. I've never found a sunscreen I could use.) My big fear is that they'll stop making it. My local CVS has it on the bottom shelf and there are usually only 2-3 boxes down there. :(
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Anonymous - - Moderate Rosacea
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Rosacea Subtypes
Subtype 1: Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea
characterized by flushing and persistent redness, and may also include visible blood vessels.
Subtype 2: Papulopustular rosacea
characterized by persistent redness with transient bumps and pimples.
Subtype 3: Phymatous rosacea
characterized by skin thickening, often resulting in an enlargement of the nose from excess tissue.
Subtype 4: Ocular rosacea
characterized by ocular manifestations such as dry eye, tearing and burning, swollen eyelids,
recurrent styes and potential vision loss from corneal damage.
Rosacea Stages
Pre-Rosacea
the first cardinal sign of rosacea: blood vessels dilate to more stimuli, open wider and stay open for longer periods of time compared to normal
persons. No visible damage can normally be seen.
Mild Rosacea
begins when the facial redness induced by flushing persists for an abnormal length of time - usually 1/2 an hour or more after a trigger. Those who
have frequent pre-rosacea flushing are highly susceptible to progressing to mild rosacea. Some of the common triggers for a facial flush are heat,
cold, emotions, exercise, topical irritants and allergic reactions.
Moderate Rosacea
as facial flushing becomes more frequent and intense, vascular damage occurs. This can result in long lasting redness, swelling and inflammatory
papules and pustules. Telangiectasia (damaged micro blood vessels, often visible on the surface of the skin) may be noticed in the areas where
flushing is worst.
Severe Rosacaea
characterised by intense bouts of facial flushing, severe inflammation, facial pain, swelling and burning sensations. Sufferers may develop
intolerance to products they were able to use before. Also inflammatory papules, pustules and nodules may be present. Some experience a bulbous
enlargement of the nose, known as rhinophyma. This is just a guide, you may of course experience symptoms outside these ranges.
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