If you have extremely dry skin, you should have Aquaphor on hand at all times. It's an ointment that is 41% petroleum jelly, and for intense moisturizing, you won't find anything better. I apply this to my hands and feet before bed, after taking a bath or shower, and cover all 4 appendages with socks. Being nearly half petroleum jelly, it's not a daytime cream, and you do need to cover any area that you use it on. But you'll wake up with baby butt skin. I've even used it at night on dry patches of my face.
It's great for eczema too, which all 3 of my children have or have had in extreme form. Because it is fragrance free and dye free, it won't burn. Using a wet approach, soak the eczema in a bath, and use Aquaphor after getting out. (Make sure you don't rub the areas of eczema with the towel, as that will irritate it further, just press the towel gently on the area). If you commit to this method, you can keep the eczema under control during the worst months. It would be great for diaper rash as well.
If you have sensitive skin, check out the whole range of Eucerin products.
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