An eyelid gel that really helps

[stella]

Hi Folks

I am posting for people in G B

I'm a veteran and used to post regularly -
I just want to let people know of an eyelid gel I found by accident
It is sold in Marks and Spencers

It is called "Gentle eye gel" and is for "all types of skin" Part of the "daily care" skin products sold in their cosmetic section
It is hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitve skin
It comes in a small thin 30gram tube and is a clear gel
It contains CHAMOMILLE and ARNICA which I think must be the ingredients that help

I use a tiny bit in the morning after washing my face
I put it on the eyelid margins(if you get it in your eyes it stings for a few seconds)Then i put it on the outer upper and lower lids
Since using this I have improved greatly

I have always felt the need for some kind of cream for my lids which are soo dry and I used to use vasaline but this gel is much better and I think it has promoted healing for the mebomian glands

I have had Blepharitis/MGD/dryeye syndrome for years

Since using this gel i have not needed to use drops or heat and massage for several weeks now

Hope this helps somebody

Stella

[SonicEm]

Is there a link you can provide to purchase online? Many of us are not in GB....
Thanks.

[unicorn]

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Formu.../dp/B007FM46G0

SonicEm I'm afraid I'm pretty sure they will not deliver to the US - I may be wrong though.

[littlemermaid]

Stella, It is so kind of you to post up - it's a joy to know you're feeling good x

I wonder what the ingredients are because they're not listed on the product details.

[unicorn]

I will swing by my (small) local M&S today to have a look for this - if I find it I'll post up the ingredients

[stella]

It definately gives you the ingredients on the tube
If I was better with the computer I would photgraph it and put it on line
That would probably take me all day so you will have to make do with description - sorry

This is a thin white tube with turquoise writing
On the front it has in capitals FORMULA then skin care
Below that DAILY CARE in a turquoise band
Below that in black GENTLE EYE CARE followed by- for all skin types

On the back is a lot of small writing --
helps cool and refresh your eye area
leaves skin feeling soothed and hydrated
Contains chamomille and arnica extracts
Free from barabens fragrance and colour
Hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin

Sorry about it only being available in GB -- You could google up Marks and Spencers and try to contact them
Good luck to you all
Stella

[Súil Eile]

Thanks so much, Stella. I'm going to see if they have it over here too

[unicorn]

Ingredients, for anyone interested:

Aqua
Glycerin
PEG-8
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Propylene Glycol
Panthenol
PVP
Caprylyl Glycol
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Sodium Hydroxide
Disodium EDTA
Algae
Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Allantoin
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
DMDM Hydantoin
Diazolidinyl Urea


Phew! Quite a list. I'm not the best at 'reading' ingredient lists for potential irritants, but hope this helps anyone who may be more aware of what ingredients their skin cannot handle.

Thank you Stella for posting about this and I am glad to hear it is helping you.

[stella]

I hope it helps you Unicorn
Let us know if it does

[villfan22]

Interesting, will pick some up, thanks for the tip.

Do you hae red eyelids at all? Mine are red which to me says they are inflamed, wonder if this might bring that inflammation down a little.

[batigol]

ok, have used this, can not really say is magical but it has not definitely done any harm.
Similar effect to Tears Again, another product I have used alternatively.

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[wearegood]

Thanks for your sharing, stella. I will have a try with it.