Oilatum Shower Gel, Fragrance Free, Treats Eczema and Related Dry Skin Conditions,Moisturises and Helps Relieve Itching, Suitable for Adults and Children, 1 x 150ml

I had psorias all over my body when in my final year at University back in the late 70s. A month or so ago, I suddenly developed guttate psoriasis.At University I found that Wrights Coal Tar soap was a massive help with my condition. Most non-steroid treatments were based on coal-tar in those days. Unfortunately, manufacturers have removed coal-tar from many products in recent years because of ludicrous fears about it being carcinogenic (even though the relevant EU bodies and the US FDA have confirmed that it is safe). So Wrights soap now only contains a "coal-tar fragrance".I had used Oilatum Emollient as a bath additive back in those days, and while looking to buy some now, I saw this product.I have only been using it for a few days but already I am quite impressed with how it leaves my skin feeling. I can definitely feel an increase in hydration and a reduction in itching for several hours.Before ordering it I read the detailed description, and directions, so it was no surprise to me that this is not indended to be used to clean your skin, but as a post-wash treatment for the skin while still in the shower. In that respect it is exactly the same as Oilatum Emollient, which can also be used in the shower - as a post wash treatment.I already use a mild sensitive skin shower-gel for washing, but I have just ordered some Oilatum soap bars to try.Currently my only reservation is that this product is quite expensive per tube and applying it freely to the skin by hand a tube might get used up very quickly - I am waiting to see how long a tube lasts me, and then I will weigh-up the benefits I feel against the likely cost of using this every day.(using a standard shower gel applied to the skin by hand, vs using sponge or shower puff, the "freehand" method usually results in finishing a bottle much more quickly as you tend to apply more).As noted by several reviewers, it does leave a caoting on the bath - as does E45 shower cream and similar products. I spray an after-shower cleaner on the bath immediately after showering, and clean the bath properly every day or two.I have not found that this makes the bath particularly slippery - certainly not in the way that adding baby oil to bathwater does, but it is definitely something to keep in mind.

Need to use normal shower gel first, then apply Oilatum and pat dry, my doctor prescribed Hydramol shower gel which washes as well so no double wash required. Oilatum is an excellent product but too much time needed to shower and leaves floor very slippy.I think it's too expensive.

My dermatologist told to use this INSTEAD of soap, but on the packaging it says wash first (presumably with soap) and then apply. I am using it as instructed by my dermatologist but you need an awful lot of it to get suficient coverage to feel like you are washing yourself, so it could work out very expensive. I will keep going and see what happens; will update this review later on.Still not sure if I'm doing it right but I am getting washed and it leaves a thin moisturising layer on your skin afterwards. One problem is I have it use it on my scalp too and makes your hair very greasy, like Brylcreem. As you use it the tube becomes very slippery and it is hard to squeeze out, so I take the cap off. I am getting 3 showers per 150 g tube so that works out at just over £3 per shower!

Great stuff

Brilliant product have used for many years. Keeps skin in soft good condition.

WOrked as expected.

This helps with very dry skin helping to keep it supple

I have always suffered from eczema, and although I used good moisture products, my skin itched badly. Since using this, it has made a big difference. I would recommend this. The only thing that stopped me from giving full marks was the contained. You had to squeeze the tube firmly for any to come out. Yes this is important to prevent waste, but if like me your hands are not so nimble, it can be a challenge as the tube goes down.