So I was going to wait until I had tried out all of Netrogena's body moisturising products before I did my review but I haven't been able to get hold of their intense repair body lotion or the dermatological cream (which is annoying as it states it specifically helps psoriasis!)so if I manage to get my hands on it i'll review it separately. I decided to try out Neutrogena products as part of my experimentations with high street products. I can't say that any of these were particularly good for helping with psoriasis but ah well, at least now I know!
Netutrogena Visibly Renew Elast-Boost Body Balm: 5/10
You've got to love the complex wordiness some beauty companies use for their products! Anyway this was the product I had low expectations for as it's primary purpose is to help skins elasticity. If I didn't have psoriasis I'd use this on a daily basis as I loved how my skin felt and although it was my favourite neutrogena product, unfortunately the moisture just wasn't penetrating enough for my flaky spots. I loved the smell, texture and of course the pot! It also works well to use on the face.
(http://www.boots.com/en/Neutrogena-Norwegian-Formula-Visibly-Renew-Elasti-Boost-Body-Balm-200ml_1651114/, £4.99)
Neutorgena Nourishing Body Balm with Nordic Berry: 4/10
I initially thought my skin would love this, probably because of the word 'nourishing' but unfortunately my clothes seemed to soak up all the moisturiser rather than my skin when it was applied. I found that my itchiness would return not long after applying and i definitely couldn't make it through the night with this alone as my moisturiser. It's a shame because the smell was divine and I think it would work a treat on normal skin, even though it states for very dry skin I wouldn't rely on it to provide relief.
(http://www.boots.com/en/Neutrogena-Norwegian-Formula-Nourishing-Body-Balm-with-Nordic-Berry-200ml_1440744/, £4.29)
Neutrogena Deep Moisture Comfort Balm : 5/10
This product was ok, again I was seduced by the marketing of the product but unfortunately it didn't provide as much comfort for dry skin as you would think from seeing the product on the shelves. Again I like the texture and pot but it absorbs quickly so skin quickly becomes rough, dry and itchy again.
(http://www.boots.com/en/Neutrogena-Norwegian-Formula-Deep-Moisture-Comfort-Balm-300ml_1040074/, £4.49)
Neutrogena Body Oil: 3/10
This product looked divine when I was in the shops, I thought this could be the one but one thing I've learnt is that oils aren't as moisturising and relieving as they look. Like most oils it was messy to apply and not worth the effort. Almost immediately after applying my skin would become itchy again. In fact I think it provided more irritation than relief. Whilst using this product my sleep was horrendous. It does state that you can also use this in the bath, I didn't actually try it for that purpose dues to it's ineffectiveness for it's main purpose.
(http://www.boots.com/en/Neutrogena-Norwegian-Formula-Body-Oil-250ml_2129/, £7.99)
Neutrogena Deep Moisture Creamy Oil Body Lotion: 5/10
This reminded me of the comfort balm, I didn't notice any difference between the two at all apart from it was in a pump bottle and had a slightly lighter texture. I was able to wear this for quite a while without recurring itching but my skin still felt rough. Not for me I'm afraid.
(http://www.boots.com/en/Neutrogena-Norwegian-Formula-Deep-Moisture-Creamy-Oil-For-Dry-Skin-250ml_1277228/, £4.99)
