My Trusty Sunflower Cream Review – Moisturiser for My Dry, Sensitive Skin

If you've read some of my previous skincare posts, you'll know that I have very dry, sensitive skin and eczema. Because of this, I have to be quite careful about the products I choose to use, particularly on my face.

I first heard about My Trusty Sunflower Cream after seeing it featured on BBC One. What really caught my attention was the story behind the moisturiser and the fact that its original formula was developed within the NHS in Salisbury.

So, when I was offered the opportunity to try My Trusty for myself, I was intrigued to see how my sensitive skin would get on with it.

My Trusty Sunflower Cream

My Trusty is a moisturising cream based on a formula originally developed within the NHS.

The cream contains sunflower oil and is designed as a multi-purpose moisturiser that can be used on both the face and body.

For this review, I chose the lavender version simply because I love the smell of lavender. There was also an original unscented version available, which may appeal to those who prefer their skincare without added fragrance.

What's in My Trusty?

One of the main ingredients that caught my attention was sunflower oil.

The formula contains 5% sunflower oil, which is naturally rich in fatty acids, including linoleic acid.

Some of the other features highlighted by the brand at the time of my review included:

• A formula developed with clinical scientists

• Quickly absorbed into the skin

• Non-greasy formula

• Contains 5% sunflower oil

• Paraben-free

• Lanolin-free

• No artificial colours

As someone who tends to keep my skincare routine fairly simple because of my sensitive skin, I was interested to see how I would get on with it.

How I Used My Trusty Sunflower Cream

I mainly used My Trusty as a night-time moisturiser on my face.

I found the cream easy to apply and, despite being nicely moisturising, it didn't leave my skin feeling overly greasy. It absorbed well and left my skin feeling soft and nourished.

Most importantly for me, my sensitive skin seemed happy with it during the time I was testing it.

Of course, everyone's skin is different, particularly when it comes to sensitive or eczema-prone skin, so my experience won't necessarily be the same for everyone.

A Handy Multi-Purpose Moisturiser

Another thing I liked about My Trusty was that it wasn't limited to using on my face.

I also tried it on my hands and arms, where I found it equally moisturising. I love a good multi-purpose product, especially one that I can keep nearby and reach for whenever my skin feels particularly dry.

What I Thought

Overall, I had a really positive experience with My Trusty Sunflower Cream.

It felt nourishing without being excessively greasy, absorbed nicely and worked well as part of my evening skincare routine. I also liked being able to use the same moisturiser on my face, hands and body.

The NHS connection behind My Trusty was another aspect that initially made the product stand out to me, and I enjoyed finally getting the opportunity to try a cream I'd previously been curious about.

If you have sensitive skin, it's always worth checking the current ingredients before trying a new skincare product and patch testing first, particularly if you know you're sensitive to fragrances or particular ingredients.

Disclaimer: I was sent a tube of My Trusty Sunflower Cream for the purpose of this review. All opinions and experiences are my own.