Moisturiser

[Hanna]

I was wondering what peoples moisturiser routines where.

I often find if I use too much my skin can become very itchy, I used to do cling film wraps....cover my skin in loads of cream and then seal it with cling film, my skin would look great for a bit but then become so itchy I would scratch and cause more damage to new soft skin under the old flakes.

The other thing that worries me about over moisturising is skin is wetter than normal and I would of thought far more prone to infection?

I currently moisturise 2 or 3 times a day, first thing in the morning possible around lunch depending on the look and feel and then always after an early evening shower.
I never moisturise before bed as I think this makes me itchy and cause more damage.

I use epaderm cream mixed with savlon and have now started to add a small amount of Vaseline, I apply a thin covering which I rub in well and I try to avoid clothing till its mostly soaked in!

Do you do things differently? Just wondering if there are any good hints and tips?

[Fred]

Mmmm Can You Over Do It? Interesting question. You would think not, but I suppose yes you could over do moisturising your skin, as you could end up blocking the pores.

I have used Vaseline and Cling Film in the past, but found it was making my skin feel wet and it also made it itchy. I also tried a 50/50 mix of Olive and Peanut Oil for a while but again found it was to wet and itchy. Not Reccomended for your Nut Comment in Off Topic.

I moisturise only the psoriasis not all of my skin once or twice a day, (Always after morning shower, and then if needed late afternoon). As you know I'm a fan of Coconut Oil, but I do sometimes use Cold Cream. And I have found it's a good idea to switch now and again. For the bad times I use Dexeryl, and I also always use Vaseline on my lips as they are often dry.

Don't forget though the best moisteriser is drinking plenty of WATER! Oooh I need a wee now.......................................

EDIT: Not sure if you have Dexeryl in the UK, but here you can get it on prescription. But it does contain (E216) See Here: Parabens what I found out !