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What is the best Shower Gel for sensitive skin?

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Biglips · 17/03/2007 22:32

as my skin had seems to be dried out and ive got a bit of exzema on my back. ive been using Imperial leather blue shower gel but possibly its too strong for me

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Biglips · 17/03/2007 22:32

also i like nice smell ones too and not simple as they got no smell

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vixma · 17/03/2007 22:33

Dove and E45 offer aid if this is any help.

skirmish · 17/03/2007 22:33

huge no to imperial leather...gave me horrible dermatitis when i was a child, so i've always steered clear

i find sanex is the only thing that doesn't make my skin feel like it will crack after i get out of the shower

also, have a friend with psorasis and excema and it doesn't bother him

and, it's quite often on buy one get one free in sainsburys

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Biglips · 17/03/2007 22:36

ooh ive tried Dove and that dried my skin out terrible.. not tried E45 yet or sanex yet.

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julienetmum · 18/03/2007 00:25

My mum swears by a shower gel called Sanex. I think it is a bit more pricey but very good for sensitive skin.

AitchYouBerk · 18/03/2007 00:27

i rate sanex as well, dh has v sensitive skin. it's good value, i reckon especially as it's often on a bogof offer.

Furball · 18/03/2007 07:07

Have you got a health shop near you? As I get all toiletries in there and no I don't wear funny sandals and yes I do shave me armpits!

I'm a complete convert into kind skin products and especially Jason satin shower. I use the rosemary and glycerin one and it's amazing. You'll wince abit at the price £7 but for a huge squirty bottle but that lasts 3 people at least 6 months. It's helped all our skin problems of different sorts mainly dry and itchy.

Furball · 18/03/2007 07:14

you need to keep you eyes open for sulfur or sodium lauryl/laureth sulfates in the ingredients as they dry and irritate the skin read Here unfortunately it's really hard trying to find something that HASN'T got it in, hence the health shop.

SofiaAmes · 18/03/2007 07:39

Are you talking about for soaping your body? I have had dry sensitive skin all my life and I use soap (hypoallergenic, perfume free) ONLY on the stinky bits (like under my arms, bottom etc.) and let the rest of my body just get rinsed by the shower. And then if my skin is particularly dry I also put on lotion (Aveeno) all over straight after a shower when my pores are still open. My dd had very bad excema as a baby and still has sensitive skin now and I use the same approach with her (though she does get a little dirtier everywhere than I do).

zippitippitoes · 18/03/2007 07:50

I rate sanex as well..I have sensitive skin and have used it for years as it is affordable especially if you gert it bogof

I find I don't need deodorant either

there are very few products I use due to skin reactions but this works for me

some of the green organic or hypoallergenic products I have had horrendous reactions too so I am very cautious and once I find something I don't tend to change

TheBlonde · 18/03/2007 08:37

We used to use Sanex but now DH is using some shower gel called Dermol - it's about 8 quid and you have to ask behind the counter at boots but it's cleared up his ezcema nicely

AitchYouBerk · 18/03/2007 10:32

sofiaames!

i asked you a while back about children's vitamins, the thread had your name in the title but you obviously never saw it.

AitchYouBerk · 18/03/2007 10:33

would you take a look i'd be most grateful, thanks.

wanderingstar · 18/03/2007 11:42

Dermol. My dermatologist recommended it for ds3 when he had an ecxzema flare up. Dh has been using it too for a while, and I jump on the bandwagon too during spells of dry skin. They also do a thick emollient cream for dry skin.

SofiaAmes · 18/03/2007 15:55

aitchyouberk, sorry i missed your thread. I have now added a comment to it!

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Biglips · 19/03/2007 08:23

thanks everyone - ill try the Sanex first to see how i get on and also will have a look in Hollands & Barrett

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BigCremeEggs · 21/03/2007 08:01

ive tried Sanex (dermo sensitive) for the first time last nite and it got a lovely feel to it as it seems to 'coats' my skin and i was hardly stratching all nite

thanks everyone xx

BigCremeEggs · 22/03/2007 18:57

wow.i havent been scratching at all since ive uses the sanex once!! its really works

rosie1364 · 26/10/2016 21:48

I have very sensitive skin and i cant find a shower gel that makes me smell nice but also is good for my skin... any help? x

OnceMoreIntoTheBleach · 26/10/2016 21:50

I just discovered hibiscrub which is medical grade. Seems good to me, and I have dry sensitive skin

Balletgirlmum · 26/10/2016 21:53

Definately Sanex.

Hibiscrub is what the vet prescribed for the dog when he caught mange from foxes in the park!

rosie1364 · 26/10/2016 21:54

thank you x

oleoleoleole · 26/10/2016 21:55

Sanex 0% or Simple.

INeedNewShoes · 26/10/2016 21:55

I've tried lots of the ones aimed at eczema in the past but have found both BodyShop mango shower gel and Earth Friendly Baby wash the best for my skin and the bonus is that they smell nice too.

OnceMoreIntoTheBleach · 26/10/2016 22:32

Yes hibiscrub is used by vets but also in hospitals.

I bought some after learning about it on here and it's good for me. That's all I can say!