Hi Dee,
thanks very much for your advice. I am aware of not overstripping my skin and am using some natural products - cleanser and moisteriser which were recommended by a naturapath. Have only been using them a couple of days but I am so far happy with them.

I think my skin is having withdrawals from the combination of being on a brand of the pill which was for acne/oily skin (which I have been off for months now) and also having to stop using the only foundation make-up which controlled oil and gave my face a matte look all day. finding replacement products without spending too much money is proving difficult.

I am trying hard to not use any products containing parabens but all the information about what to use and what not to use is making my head spin. I've seen belly creams in stores which have parabens in them! I'm not sure how far I should be taking it all.

Thanks again for your input. I will look up organic spa. I am unable to PM you so thank-you for your help