Some of the views I express in this weeks review may prove to be a little controversial in the world of dermatology. A lot of people say that oatmeal baths really help them (that's what the blob in the picture represents, it's actually a muslin filled with porridge oats) & same goes with the Aveeno lotion, unfortunately it wasn't the case for me so please don't shout at me for my low ratings, I've simply assessed them based on the effectiveness I've experienced.
I also apologise for my tardiness in completing my review this week, a combination of loss of internet and extreme tiredness (I'm only slightly exaggerating when I say extreme) have slowed me down- But, alas! I'm not defeated!
P.S. -you can find my review of dermalex updated on week 6 should you be interested
-The fish oil supplement I've been using (green bottle in picture) hasn't been helping much...I'll give it one last chance before I report my final verdict to you.
-I also think brand of supplements may make a difference?? The effects of Evening Primrose Oil (yellow bottle in picture) seems to have either plateaued or the morrisons one isn't as good as
AVEENO LOTION 500ML: 6/10
Everyone describes Aveeno as 'nice', my doctor, my pharmacist, other people who've used it. Jennifer Aniston seems to like it to.
It is very soothing but it is also expensive and it also doesn't last very long. The 500ml bottle got a bit annoying to use towards the end of the supply as well. This is another one that worked great on my face. It's not one I'd want to use on a regular basis though. It provided moisture but not quite enough for my spotty areas. I got itchy pretty quickly after using it. I think this is the best moisturiser out there to bring to work. It's easily transportable, it doesn't have ugly medical packaging, it doesn't smell, it absorbs quickly, it doesn't leave your skin shiny and it's easy to apply. If I was at home though I'd want to use something more intensive.
(I GOT THIS ON PRESCRIPTION ALTHOUGH IT'S VERY READILY AVAILABLE THESE DAYS WITH MY LOCAL PHARMACY GIVING OUT FREE SAMPLES)
OATMEAL WRAPPED IN MUSLIN: 3/10
...or my oatmeal bath bomb as I liked to call it. As Aveeno is oatmealy I decided to pair it with this I used average porridge oats you just get from your local supermarket so maybe I used the wrong stuff. I tried to give it a google but it didn't help me find a difference between oatmeal and porridge.
Anywayyyyy, I'm really really sorry if you disagree but I don't get what all the fuss is about. I mean soooo many websites etc. recommend it. It became very smelly cause I only had one muslin to last me the week & there were also porridge remnants in my bath. I didn't find it particularly soothing, It wasn't irritating, but none of it's effects warrant it's popularity. It was quite nice squeezing it directly over my skin but bathing in it did nothing for me.
-HEAD & SHOULDERS APPLE FRESH 250ML: 2/10
Ok so I know this was ridiculous to even try I just wanted to try it for a week as I thought it might be something that people newly diagnosed with psoriasis might think of trying (i.e. me four years ago). I mean it seems logical that a shampoo to help with the flakiness of dandruff might help with the flakiness of psoriasis...right? (you can just humour me & agree, I've never been great with logic). Yep maybe not, especially given that it's probably going to more chemically due to the apple scent, I'm not sure why I didn't just try the original if I was going to try it at all (I told you my logic isn't great). I basically was hoping to find a nice smelling shampoo which I haven't had for a very long time that might reduce flaking. In fact the apple smell wasn't that great & my flaking greatly increased (surprisingly). Some of my lumps got bigger, I hope you get what I mean by lumps, and most importantly I got very itchy. It's a no from me head & shoulders (even though I'm not your target audience)
(OCADO ONLINE £2.99)
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