Thought I'd report on a trip to the local CVS this morning. My skin is hypersensitive, so that is reflected in my purchases. I have difficulty walking, so it is a big deal for me to get out of the house. But away I went!
Lynn, I found the CeraVE Facial Cleanser. Bought that to try tomorrow a.m.
Bought the CeraVe Moistuizing Cream and used it this evening on my face. Nice texture! Also bought a !2 oz. jar of Albolene Fragrance-free Cream to use as a cleanser. It contains mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, and ceresin. It looks very waxy in the jar, but "melts" nicely onto the skin and is easy to wipe off. These products are CHEAP! If the CeraVe Cleanser is as nice as their moisturizer, I think we'll have a real winner.
I looked around for the other products Dr. B. recommends. Aveeno products contain fragrance. Same with the new Dove creamy facial cleanser. I didn't really check into the Neutrogena line that much, because I am perfectly satisfied with the Cetaphil Facial Sunscreen and Moisturizing Creams. I'm not into wearing tinted moisturizers or foundations yet.
I found CVS Brand Free & Clear Laundry Detergent, so I bought a jug o' that. And I bought a box of disposable, latex-free, vinyl gloves to protect my hands while using housecleaning products.
Eucerin Redness Relief Facial Cleanser contains SLS. Their Redness Relief Soothing Night Cream is fragrance-free and is indeed soothing, although the texture is a little light for my skin at present. I can put Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream over it.
I encourage everyone to read and reread and reread Dr. B's book. She explains that certain skin types should stay away from fragrances, SLS, etc., yet nearly all of her recommendations contain either fragrance or SLS. I learned this the hard way, since I blindly ordered the recommended DSPW products from the website. Drugstore items did not contain ingredient lists. I am getting a kick out of giving the items away to my neighbors and relatives though. Not everyone has skin as intolerant as mine, so I figure I'm doing a good deed or two. The giftees like to try new products and spread the word. Can you imagine someone just handing you a box of unused EA Ceramide Capsules or EA Plumping Sunscreen (pricey items!)?
Once again, I am too wordy. Hope this info helps someone. Inky

Thought I'd report on a trip to the local CVS this morning. My skin is hypersensitive, so that is reflected in my purchases. I have difficulty walking, so it is a big deal for me to get out of the house. But away I went!
Lynn, I found the CeraVE Facial Cleanser. Bought that to try tomorrow a.m.
Bought the CeraVe Moistuizing Cream and used it this evening on my face. Nice texture! Also bought a !2 oz. jar of Albolene Fragrance-free Cream to use as a cleanser. It contains mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, and ceresin. It looks very waxy in the jar, but "melts" nicely onto the skin and is easy to wipe off. These products are CHEAP! If the CeraVe Cleanser is as nice as their moisturizer, I think we'll have a real winner.
I looked around for the other products Dr. B. recommends. Aveeno products contain fragrance. Same with the new Dove creamy facial cleanser. I didn't really check into the Neutrogena line that much, because I am perfectly satisfied with the Cetaphil Facial Sunscreen and Moisturizing Creams. I'm not into wearing tinted moisturizers or foundations yet.
I found CVS Brand Free & Clear Laundry Detergent, so I bought a jug o' that. And I bought a box of disposable, latex-free, vinyl gloves to protect my hands while using housecleaning products.
Eucerin Redness Relief Facial Cleanser contains SLS. Their Redness Relief Soothing Night Cream is fragrance-free and is indeed soothing, although the texture is a little light for my skin at present. I can put Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream over it.
I encourage everyone to read and reread and reread Dr. B's book. She explains that certain skin types should stay away from fragrances, SLS, etc., yet nearly all of her recommendations contain either fragrance or SLS. I learned this the hard way, since I blindly ordered the recommended DSPW products from the website. Drugstore items did not contain ingredient lists. I am getting a kick out of giving the items away to my neighbors and relatives though. Not everyone has skin as intolerant as mine, so I figure I'm doing a good deed or two. The giftees like to try new products and spread the word. Can you imagine someone just handing you a box of unused EA Ceramide Capsules or EA Plumping Sunscreen (pricey items!)?
Once again, I am too wordy. Hope this info helps someone. Inky

I forgot to mention that Porcelana and Esoterica skin lightening creams contain fragrance also. Inky

I read your post about giving products away--you might want to hang on to them for awhile and see if your skin improves.  I've been using Dr B's suggestions since Feb and I can't believe how much my skin has improved.  I can use so many more things now.  Ok, if you get an allergic reaction, get rid of it--return it or give it away--but if something just feels a bit iffy, wait until you've repaired your skin barrier and then try again.  I can use fragranced items, sunscreen, even Retin A now.  That was unthinkable to me before Dr B! 

Hi Patrish,
I am hanging onto a few of the products Dr. B. recommends, like a couple of the lotion cleansers and some moisturizers -- those that are fragrance and SLS-free. I have boxes and drawers full of skincare items and makeup items that I am "purging". <g> I used to buy lots of Lancome and Lauder products when I could get them on sale, never thinking that the fragrance was what was irritating my skin after about a month's use. So I'd put the item back on the shelf and try something else for a while. Now I am throwing those items away. It hurts to toss them out all at once though, so I find it easier to throw out one product when I get dressed each morning. The only items I give away are those that have never been opened -- except in the case of some hand creams, which I used once and got instant hives and red bumpies. I am getting rid of old powder blushes and eye shadows which should have been tossed long ago. The current culprits are the ceramide creams, such as Atopalm and CeraVe, which are causing instant stinging. I have kept those though, thinking that I may be able to add them as my skin improves. It sure will be nice to have a few products that really work for me, PLUS more storage space! After nearly 1 full week on the regimen, I find I am now able to spray the Thermal Water directly onto my skin without getting numb and tingly on my lips and tongue. I had to pat it onto my face before. I refer to my twice daily skin care sessions as my "ritual cleansing", ha ha. Dr. B"s book has been so helpful in listing things to avoid! I never realized I had dry skin until I took the test in the book, so I had been using AHA's and BHA's like crazy -- all totally wrong for me! Skin has improved markedly though, under the new gentler treatment, thank goodness! Inky