Protecting the Skin in Cooler Weather With Proper Cleansing

Astringent soaps and any astringent agents that shrink the skin pores such as witch hazel, alum, oatmeal, very cold water, and rubbing alcohol should be avoided, as they shrink pores, trapping more body oils in the skin.

Deodorant soaps would also be too drying and irritating for the skin. These soaps often cause increased itching and skin irritation.

Cetaphil® "gentle cleansing bar for dry, sensitive skin" which can be purchased at your local drug store or pharmacy, has given the best result for skin with psoriasis and eczema. Wash with Cetaphil® gentle cleansing bar as needed which would be one or two times per day for dry or normal skin, and three or four time daily for oily skin. Please do not pick the Cetaphil® Skin Cleanser in a plastic bottle containing two alcohols, the Cetaphil® anti-bacterial, nor the Cetaphil® Bar for oily skin as all three are too harsh for the psoriasis and eczema sufferer.