I have the “I hate feeling wet/oily when I’m supposed to be dry” autism. I also have the “It feels like 10s of itchy razor-blade cuts when my skin is so dry it cracks” autism. This cold front has my skin too dry and cracked. It’s about to be worse than air drying after swimming at the beach and then putting on a shirt. I’m running out of meltdown prevention juice. Does anyone have any lotion or other remedies? I’m like 3 tragedies away from meltdown.
Winner: CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion!! And CeraVe PM for the faceeee!! I feel my skin starting to be less mad at me already. Thank you everyone!
My wife (who’s not on the spectrum) uses “CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion” for her eczema. I use it during Colorado winters. It does trigger my “wet/oily when I’m supposed to be dry” briefly, but far far less than almost any other lotion.
The only one better I’ve found is “up & up extra repair unscented body lotion” which not only doesn’t trigger me at all, but the initial “lotion” feeling dissipates within seconds of rubbing it in. It leaves my hands actually feeling soft and smooth (which the CeraVe does not).
The only reason I mentioned the CeraVe is because my wife is buying it anyway, so it’s around, and its fine.
The Up & Up feeling is what I’m looking for. I’m going to Target today. Thank you very much!