Dare I....

Theoddbird......unfortunately I have to use E45 or similar due to the after effects of recent cancer surgery, treatment and radiotherapy. I am fed up with Eau de E45, but needs must.
Gp’s are now obliged to mention the flamability of these products when given on prescription amd there are now warnings printed on the labels.
I suppose I could power a small car with the petroleum infiltrate lol!

Theoddbird. I think it may be some of us have had breast surgery and during and after radiotherapy treatment, lots of moisturising is advised. Hence the GN’s slipping around in bed

X posts KI, and thanks for your recent support to me. Happy Christmas.

KK even.

Oh, thankyou Auntieflo, all the best x

Theoddbird.
I used it because of breast cancer surgery and radiotherapy. You have to use a suitable moisturiser three times a day when having RT and for some time afterwards. The hospital recommends E45 but it is a personal choice, they give you a guideline of suitable products to use. I find E45 quite greasy so only use it straight after showering. Simple rich moisturiser from Superdrug is more effective I find, and better, lasts for 12 hours after one application. It does give a warning on the back of the E45 container of the associated risks concerning fire. ( Some people use E45 for extremely dry skin conditions and may have to use it more frequently than others).

Could you wear a cheap baggy tee shirt on top. That should take a lot of the grease up. BtW I can't use E45 as brings me out in a red blotchy rash. Used it for moisturising. Put up with it for ages until GP suggested it was the lanolin in the cream. Apparently common problem. Prescribed Aveeno as has oats instead of lanolin in it. Works a treat for me

Thanks all, I am sorted, ordered new bedding (cosy brushed cotton and a fleece throw) and a couple of microwave snuggly things, yawn...........zzzzzzzzzzzz

Thank you for the explanations. I understand now. There are so many gentle moisturiser on the market to use. Surely one like Simple would work or Aveena (think that is how it is spelt). I wish you all well xxx