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Which hand wash/shower gel

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kazz94 Sun 05-May-24 15:27:33

I’ve spent a lot on various hand washes and shower gels and none are helping my dermatitis on my hands and psoriasis on body! Can anyone recommend a make I can use that works for them. I’ve tried all the usuals! And some specialist makes actually make it worse including prescription ones. Any advice much appreciated.

RosiesMaw Sun 05-May-24 15:34:33

Oilatum or Aqueous cream are both unscented and non- irritant.

SueRosie Sun 05-May-24 15:37:00

Hàve you ,tried ' Double Base'? You can buy it from pharmacies. If you have àlready tried this, hàve you sought advice from your pharmacist.

welbeck Sun 05-May-24 16:05:51

childs farm is meant to be good.
have you tried all the basic cheap generic ones, eg cocoa butter, aqueous cream, aloe vera, etc.
vitamin E cream and lotion from superdrug.
they also have an unscented range, cheaper than Simple.

welbeck Sun 05-May-24 16:06:46

Cera V ?

welbeck Sun 05-May-24 16:09:41

sorry, got mixed up with a similar query on MN.
now realise you are asking about wash products, not moisturisers.
but same principles apply.
start cheap, work up.
childs farm do all kinds of products.
try superdrug.
good luck.

Curtaintwitcher Sun 05-May-24 16:15:54

My skin is extremely sensitive and I get rashes caused by irritation. The only brand I don't have a problem with is Nivea. Their shower gels smell wonderful, so you don't have to sacrifice scent for blandness.

keepingquiet Sun 05-May-24 16:22:43

I use soap and choose non-scented. I found the Happy soap company best- Tesco used to stock them but I think it depends on your skin.

I prefer soap as it is 100% biodegradable and no plastic waste.

Marmin Sun 05-May-24 16:32:19

After a terrible flare up of excema twenty years ago,(now gone apart from my left elbow) I took a much keener interest in the contents of soaps and shower gels. I now use castile soap exclusively.and have no reactions at all. A natural product which is perfume free and hypoallergenic.

SueDonim Sun 05-May-24 16:58:36

I don’t have sensitive skin but I’ve been using soaps from this coronary for some years now. They’re absolutely lovely and they do a range especially for sensitive skin. chateaudusavon.com/products/sensitive-skin-french-soap-collection-6-x-125g?variant=19397138743363¤cy=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2018-11-14&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYT09vBxNNUiPibTZWwB0GhY59GYNpN8f3NflQE8cWODxwev2ED9GhRoCahUQAvD_BwE

There’s the added bonus of no waste - there are no plastic bottles and the goods come in recyclable paper/card packaging.

lemsip Sun 05-May-24 16:59:29

I use Dove 'soap' bar to shower with...they do shower washes too. recommended by dermatologist. It is not an actual soap! has a lovely smell.

if your hands are that bad I would use Hi-Bi Scrub.. from Boots.

pascal30 Sun 05-May-24 21:01:34

Faith In Nature every time.. it's organic and gentle

Esmay Sun 05-May-24 22:19:15

Itchy irritated skin can make your life a misery so you have my sympathy :

Make a skin map so you can test various products .
And a food diary to check that you don't an intolerance or allergy to certain foods containing gluten and lactose .
Ignored intolerances can set off skin problems .
Take a vitamin E supplement .
Take cool showers .
I also recommend Oilatum .
Check your soap powder -is it irritating your skin ?
I've found some natural products from Tulipa Negra - a Spanish company invaluable . I've ordered them online from Amazon .
They sell savon de Marseilles . I've washed my hair with it .
Failing that - Pears soap is soothing .
I also like Knights Castile .
You don't need to lather up all your skin surfaces .
I hate to say it , but as we age we lose natural skin oils and we also are prone to develop intolerances .

Wishing you well .

Esmay Sun 05-May-24 22:32:13

Just had a look on Amazon and there's plenty of savin de Marseilles from France available .