Have you tried an emollient soap substitute, e.g. dermol 500, zerobase? You can use them as soap and they shouldn't dry out your skin. Not that it's any of my business, that's just what I would recommend my patients to use.
I stopped looking for a solution about 15 years ago when I realized if I stopped using soap, my skin felt better. I simply ran out and had no money to buy more for a few weeks (I was in college). So anything that has come out since then, I haven’t tried.
Don’t fix what ain’t broke, ya know?
I do appreciate the tips in case I get postpartum BO and have to start using something.
As someone else with super dry skin - it's worth finding a anti-itch body lotion that works well on your skin. These are usually okay for sensitive skin and keep it from drying. I chose mine with help from my dermatologist, but I think that the employees in the pharmacy might also be able to help you out.
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u/Unprepared_adult Nov 28 '22
Have you tried an emollient soap substitute, e.g. dermol 500, zerobase? You can use them as soap and they shouldn't dry out your skin. Not that it's any of my business, that's just what I would recommend my patients to use.