FONTUSDERMA APRODERM EMOLLIENT CREAM 450G: 3/10
Whenever I hear about new emollients I always get excited so when I went to my dr. begging for a new moisturising option I was embarrassingly happy that I managed to get a free sample in the form of a whole bottle! I'm used to teeny weeny one application style samplers (like the hydromal cream you can barely see on my bath salts pack in the photo) so this was a real treat. Like many emollients however it just didn't work for my skin! I know emollients are supposed to be fab for people with dry& itchy skin issues but for some reason they just don't work for me. First of all the pump was a bit dodgy -but maybe that's just cause I got a one off badly engineered bottle (it was free so can't complain too much!) In addition to this I found that my skin would become very itchy again soon after application and I would end up itching it off. Like always I would like to remind you that this is my own personal experience of it, emollients seem to work for a lot of psoriasis sufferers...just not me!
(https://www.amazon.co.uk/AproDerm-Emollient-Cream-Pump-Dispenser/dp/B00ZU8TO5Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464489665&sr=8-1&keywords=aproderm, £10)
TIDMAN'S SEA SALT BATH 1KG : 3/10
As I was doing my weekly grocery shop I came across these bath salts which claim to help prove skin conditions and considering how easily available it is & how cheap it is I thought I'd be a fool not to try it. I am a big fan of baths but the problem is that some times I just can't be bothered with how long it takes, not a quick way to soothe your skin. I found that my skin felt a lot smoother and a lot less flakier after soaking in the salts, I also noticed all the flakes of skin dirtying up the bath tub afterwards which made me feel like it had help to get rid of the build up of skin cells. Main problem is that after a while I felt that my skin was drying out and that the therapeutic effect had worn off & it didn't help to reduce redness If I'm going for bath salts I'd prefer to go for epsom salts based on my experience so far.
(http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries/tidmans-sea-salt-bath-1kg, £2)
DOVE DERMASPA GOODNESS BODY LOTION 200ML: 5/10
I did really love this stuff but unfortunately body lotions just don't do the job for my psoriasis, I tend to need something a bit thicker. I loved how it made my facial skin look radiant too and when I get clear skin this will probably be a regular in my skin care routine. It didn't fare too badly during the day but as a night time moisturiser I found it to be ineffective. Oh and it smells nice too & I like the marketing of it.
JOHNSONS BEDTIME BABY CREAM 250ML: 7/10
Sometimes the best remedies come from unexpected places! I always think it's worth checking out baby skin care products because they'll be catered to sensitive skin. This is the best before bed moisturiser I have used yet and found that I mostly managed to sleep through the entire night! I don't know if it's something to do with the scent, I mean I did still have a good itch in the morning but if like me you especially struggle sleeping at night this is well worth trying out. I know I'll be using it in the future and the texture + packaging is ideal.
(http://www.boots.com/en/Johnsons-Bedtime-Baby-Cream-250ml_954242/, £2.49)
HYDROMOL CREAM: 3/10
As a big fan of the ointment I was hoping the cream I got as a free sample would be equally relieving and moisturising but I found that although the cream lasted a good few applications considering the amount I was using the cream didn't suit my severe guttate psoriasis. It seemed to be too lightweight and the moisturisng effect didn't last at all long enough. Safe to say I'll be opting for the ointment.
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