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!

  • MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net
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    8 days ago

    Same boat, OP. Despise lotions but my hands are a cracked wasteland if t left to their own devices. A compromise that seems to work: generic eczema cream (active ingredient colloidal oatmeal), grimace and bear the application, and then wear cheap white cotton gloves. Ideally just before bed to minimize the icky feeling. The gloves help my hands feel dry, and I don’t have to worry about getting goop on anything.