Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream, 16 Ounces

My toddler developed eczema and the pediatrician recommended this. I, myself suffer from dry skin patches only. I dont like it; its too thick and greasy for me. Ive used it a couple times and definitely not regularly. This is good enough as a barrier to prevent loss of moisture for those with very dry skin, but it doesnt moisturize very well. I would recommend to put this over another light moisturizer after a shower or in the morning. Our skin conditions have improved, but my toddlers eczema is persistent and flares up every other day. This truly is a daily use product. Overall, its good enough.

I am absolutely in love with this product. I will forever have it in my home. It has helped SO MUCH with my toddler’s eczema. We put a Manuka lotion on first, let it dry, then this, then Aquapher and within 5 days, it’s breaking her eczema cycle. I had some dry skin on my face and this helped with that too. I’m soooo happy I found this and 100% credit it with helping her eczema. If you struggle with dry skin or eczema, GET THIS LOTION!

Apparently I am allergic to the preservatives used in most lotions and creams. Dermatologist and Alergist recommended this cream. Problem solved!

This has helped combat severe reactions everything.

It’s fine. A bit stickier as you apply compared to cerave, but it goes away as cream absorbs into the skin. I usually buy Cerave but wanted to try vanicream since everybody recommends it as a cheaper alternative. Well, it wasn’t cheaper really. And as I understand doesn’t have ceramides and other good stuff that Cerave has. It smells a bit off to me too. If it was $9 instead of $13 I would say it’s a good alternative. But a buck or two (or in case of a coupon -$0 ) dollars difference doesn’t make it a worthy contestant. CeraVe is nicer in terms of texture, almost no smell compared to Vanicream moisturizer, and has ceramides.

If youre new to eczema, bless you. You have a long road ahead. For most people, it does not go away. But this product is the best our family has found in this, our tenth year, of dealing with this very difficult skin disorder. My first reason for writing this review is to assure you that any bad reviews of this product are from (probably) nice, but uneducated-in-eczema individuals. There is no miracle product out there -- that weve found -- that makes eczema disappear. Some people have found products that keeps their eczema under control, but that is not what Vanicream is for. Vanicream is called a moisturizing skin cream. But with eczema, the key is to put moisture in the skin and trap it there. Thats where vanicream comes in. I absolutely love this product. But dont expect it to cure eczema. The day someone finds a cure for eczema, and one that works for everyone, it will be all over the news. I assure you. For now, too many pharmaceutical companies are making money off of its treatment, so I wouldnt hold my breath if I were you. There is a lot of information I want to share with you, but I want to mention this before I forget: sometimes amazon has a good price or some deal for vanicream, but Ive found that dermadoctor usually has the best price. If you buy over a certain dollar amount (which I always do) they give you free shipping. Thats sometimes 1/3 of the price of the product. And, if youre buying vanicream for dry skin, youll want to keep this in stock anyway. So go ahead and buy several at a time. Use Vanicream 1 - 3 minutes after exiting a VERY brief bath/shower. You do not have to use soap except in certain areas. And for that, use Vanicreams soap. You DO want to get water in the skin, but dont stay in the water so long that it washes out any moisture that may be there. One of the best pieces of advice I read in all of the eczema research I did is this: Water cleans. And it does. So dont think you have to use soap or scrubbing. A quick bath/shower with a soft cloth is all thats usually needed for eczema skin. TOWEL OFF LIGHTLY, just the water thats sitting on top of the skin. IMMEDIATELY put on the Vanicream. From water to toweling to Vanicream should be less than three minutes. This is crucial. The water cleans advice comes from a very helpul book called HEALING ECZEMA by Christina Nevada. If you are really suffering from eczema, you must read this book. A very helpful website (including educating your childs school on how difficult it is to live with eczema) [...] We have taken my son to at least 10 dermatologists who mostly seemed to have a very lackadaisical attitude toward eczema. Never having had it themselves, they must imagine it to be just an annoying little condition. In reality, those who live with it know that it can consume your life. You get no sleep, your aware of your skin all the time, you may be very self-conscious of your inflammations/wounds, while everyone else is sitting calmly, concentrating at work or in class, all you can think about is your skin, and so on. We finally did find a doctor that has compassion. For me, compassion is only second to really knowing your stuff in the medical profession. Dr. Crotty didnt prescribe a lot of meds, but even the ones he prescribed weve mostly stopped using. Only Dermasmooth really helps the skin during exceptional flare-ups, otherwise its managing your diet and your environment. We have also found it helpful to take an antihistamine to control the itching. But no prescription is needed for that. We just use Benadryl. Make your world mostly scentless (no perfumes, candles, etc). Keep your house as clean as possible. Change a/c filters often. Eat more healthy oils, like putting olive oil on salads. Eat VERY healthy. This means limiting junk food and take out and adding in lots and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Dont eat fresh strawberries unless their organic (due to pesticides) and limit acidic foods such as oranges as they actually change your bodys chem. balance. Soda/pop/cola/soft-drink is HORRIBLE for people with eczema. A book called The Acid Alkaline Food Guide by Dr. Susan E. Brown explains why. But the number one thing I have found to be helpful in dealing with this condition is God. Whether you believe in Him or not is not the issue. Im just telling you what has worked for our family. Lastly, to parents of eczema sufferers: Just know that eczema is affecting your child on an emotional level and have compassion over their lack of sleep and inability to concentrate (both of which gets them in trouble at school sometimes), as well as the irritability that they feel but cant explain, which gets them in trouble with you. Be patient with them. And be patient with yourself. Realize that this is affecting you too. But know that you and your child are in this together. Research, read, learn, and grow through this experience together. P.S. Stay out of the sun whenever possible. And when you are in the sun, wear sensitive-skin sunscreen. Vanicream makes one of those too.

Helping cure my dry cracked hands from wearing gloves all day at work. Also perfect for tattoos!

I decided to try out this cream because an allergist recommended it for sensitive skin and eczema. It is very moisturizing, although a little thick so theres still a sheen of oil after applying. I had no adverse reactions to using the cream, but when I applied it on the beginnings of a rash, it made my skin a bit itchy. Pros: Effective moisturizer Fragrance free, no smell Good value for the price Good for sensitive skin Cons: Doesnt fully absorb, leaves oily residue on skin If you apply it on a rash, this may make the rash itchier I have found a better moisturizing cream (Infinite Aloe), but its very expensive, so this one is a good alternative.

I love that you get so much product for the price and it’s a great product for sensitive skin and it gets the job done in a simple way, but I hate that it sometimes feels like a film over my skin and though I Appreciate the lack of fragrance the smell isn’t great but again that’s OK

I received this product yesterday and immediately put it on. With all the hand washing and hand sanitizering, my hands are very dry. A dermatologist recommended this product so I gave it a try. Its amazing already. I can tell the difference in my skin after one use. I will post an update if anything changes, but so far I am loving this product.