Sensory processing difficulties and skin lotion

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No, I don't like any sort of lotion on my body. I doesn't freak me out and I'd be a LOT worse if it was sticky rather than greasy - that's when the screaming would start I've never used lip balm and HATE being kissed by someone wearing balm, chapstick or lipstick. Yuck!

I also hate the smell of sunscreen

Lotion, no.
Make up, yes.
Powder of any kind, no.
Getting soaked by water, depends.
Sweating, yes and worse so.
Oil, including eucalyptus, for some reason, no.

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I sometimes have bad skin eczema(atopic dermititis) where my skin gets really dry & itchy. I've always hated the feeling of using creams & lotions & such. My parents fought with me a lot as a kid to allow them to put that stuff on me till they eventually gave up trying. Various points I've tried using that stuff for a little bit & I feel as if my skin gets itchy from feeling greasy. I also feel that lotions & creams are not worth the hassle even if I would get potential relief. Plus having that cr@p on can be a bit risky when being around pets. About the only treatment I found that really helps my skin is corticosteroids like Cortisone shots & Prednisone pills. They also help my nasal allergies which are sometimes really bad as well. I took Prednisone off & on for like 5 years because it helped for a bit & I then had flareups when trying to wean myself off of it.

You gotta do what you gotta do..after suffering the ravages of skin issues, over the entire period of my life .
The Squalene stuff, hands down seems to like my skin the most..especially around the face...little pricey ..jojoba good for hands / arms. Been using more lotion type products around my face.Nuetragena type stuff. Glycerin soap is by far easiest on my skin.

I hate the feelings of lotion, oils or creams on my skin. The only exception I make is my lower legs. They are not sensitive like other parts of my body, and I do use lotion on my hands. I'm over 50 and don't have a skincare routine. Sometimes that makes me worry a bit. But everyone around me said I have nice skin. For makeup I only use powders. They don't bother me. I think my family (including NT members) all hate lotions. We would rather not go out in the sun for fun, than putting on sunscreens.