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More suggestions for moisturisers please

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anne07585
anne07585

I have used coconut oil, emu oil, hydromol but my LS has decided has decided it no longer likes them. They have started to burn when applied. Any others? Suggestions please, started to dry up!

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  • Guest
    Guest anne07585

    Posted

    I used olive oil with great results before I was diagnosed! I am currently trying castor oil with a few drops of lavender oil and a drop of tea tree oil. I am having great results with this mixture as well. Very good luck to you!
    • cynthia40883
      cynthia40883 Guest

      Posted

      Has anyone tried to find plain glycerin.? They use it in many products, especially suppositories, for woman. I wonder if that would be good as a barrier. I may ask a compounding pharmacist. Maybe it could be mixed with aloe. I am.just thinking as I write, but has anyone pursued this?
  • frances87895
    frances87895 anne07585

    Posted

    Overnight I use castor oil (hexane free) with a few drops of lavender oil, although the castor oil is fine on its own.  I also use papaya ointments, some with honey, some with aloe.  I alternate.
  • ellen61061
    ellen61061 anne07585

    Posted

    Ladies, our bodies need to keep thier PH level.. overdoing anything not good down there. My OB told me stop stripping the oils and moisture. I stopped compulsively over cleaning and much much better. And change panties through the day. Cotton.
    • linda94703
      linda94703 ellen61061

      Posted

      Hi Ellen, so do you spray after each urination, I think that is a problem for me but not sure if the urine does make the sensitivity worse... What is your regime? Appreciate any input...thank you
    • cynthia40883
      cynthia40883 ellen61061

      Posted

      I find my worst pain is after I cleanse every other day with plain spring water. Too much stripping of natural moisture is a problem for me..That being said, it is very painful when I urinate. Spraying with water is the only way to stop the burning. I need a barrier substance, for sure, as I have a raw spot that never heals.I think about Vaseline, but the organic beeswax sounds good. If there is a way to mix pure aloe with that, maybe that would help. Any suggestions for a good barrier?
  • christine97462
    christine97462 anne07585

    Posted

    I mentioned before that I make organic skin care products, and was trialing a balm for my LS.  I came up with one that works for me.  I use organic jojoba and organic beeswax.
    • linda94703
      linda94703 christine97462

      Posted

      Do you have irritation down there or are you in remission. I am still irritated and having the same problem as Anne is, everything seems to burn...
  • Guppy007
    Guppy007 anne07585

    Posted

    Hi anne, the best thing I think is to use one oil for a week, then move onto another for a week, then another, you have to rotate them.  I can't use many of the oils too and have had to rotate what I can use.

    I olive oil, castor oil, avocado oil, almond oil, jojoba oil and Argan oil (which I use) are all good options..you may have to get them online.,

  • linda94703
    linda94703 anne07585

    Posted

    Hi Anne, I am having the same problem. It makes you wonder if you are doing good or causing more harm... I go to the bathroom frequently and wonder if all the spraying is taking away what little moisture I have down there.. Might have to come up with something after wiping to just hydrate with and see what happens. Let me know if you find the magic process...and I will also. Good luck
    • Guppy007
      Guppy007 linda94703

      Posted

      Hi linda, I do think that people overdo it.  Personally, I only apply oil in the evening before bed, and then its only a tiny bit.  When I use the bathroom I sometimes only use water in the spray bottle.
    • suzie37971
      suzie37971 Guppy007

      Posted

      Yes i have been using bicarb mix with water in a soray bottle and feel i have striped away the mousture and having to reaply .

      I have cut diwn completely and feel better .

      LS does change its tactic when it becomes accustomed to something 😬 

    • Guppy007
      Guppy007 suzie37971

      Posted

      That's great! nowadays I don't always spray after using the bathroom.  What I've discovered is that after using the toilet  I just sit on my bidet and that does the job....a bidet is a wonderful thing.cheesygrin

  • apainter
    apainter anne07585

    Posted

    I have been using jojoba oil with a few drops of frankincense in it for the last 3 years.

    It has stopped the atrophy and fusing.It is a lifesaver for me.

    • susan43705
      susan43705 apainter

      Posted

      Hi,  how often do you use jojoba oil and frankincense?  Does it take away the itch away too?
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