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I am allergic to 99% of commercial moisturizing products. I do tolerate a few ointments, lotions are out because they usually contain preservatives which I am allergic to, plus the water and alcohol in lotions is drying. Plain old Vaseline, an ointment is safe for me and most. I also tolerate Aquaphor, but it does contain lanolin and many are allergic to that.
Mary Kay is a toxic stew. Since you have reacted to lotions I assume you are seeing an allergist or dermatologist and have you had or requested the 5 Day Extended Patch Test? Google this test. I've had the True Test Kit twice now. Medicare paid for this test and the kits cost about $1,500/ Not all allergists or derms are licensed for this test, so be sure to verify this before you make an appointment. Turns out I developed Allergic Contact Dermatitis in middle age. Products previously safe for me cause reactions and will for the rest of my life. You may simply have mild allergies, not causing papules or rash, and only suffering dryness but you are irritated and you clearly have some form of dermatitis besides your rosacea and psoriasis.
A lighter form of petroleum than Vaseline is Elta MD Moisturizer, pure petroleum which is extra refined and will soak in better in a few hours. It's all I use on my face. Expensive but lasts a long time if just used on your face and neck.
Only use a simple bar soap. Most soaps, especially soft soaps contain allergic additives. Grandma's Lye Soap, a bar soap is simply lard and lye and the lye is converted to glycerin in the soap making process, so you only are washing with 2 moisturizing products which clean you. It's a benefit to have soft water as you get more lather.
Kiss My Face is a another great soap, it's simply olive oil and glycerin, both moisturizing.
Are you on antibiotics' for your rosacea? My husband has had chronic rosacea for years but it is controlled with a daily light dose of antibiotic and if he has a flare which he will get because he spends a great deal of time outside, then he takes a full dose for about 1 1/2 weeks to calm it down.
I hope you are not using a steroid eye cream. I developed Perioral Dermatitis, which causes dryness and irritation around the mouth and eyes because of a steroid nasal spray was prescribed. Rubbing my face must have transferred the steroid. Then the dermatologist simply assumed it was my Allergic Contact Dermatitis and prescribed a steroid cream for around my eyes and around my mouth which caused a greater reaction. I self diagnosed the Perioral by using the website, dermnetnz.org, which has the greatest collection of skin condition photographs in the world, an amazing site. I asked the derm if this could be Perioral and she said, oh yes probably and I explained that if it was steroids trigger it and took me off the steroid topical. I discontinued the steroid nasal spray but it still took about a month for the burning, redness and itching to calm. That was over 8 years and go and haven't had a return of this condition. Just be aware of the negative side effects of steroids, yet in many cases they do provide a beneficial treatment to certain skin conditions, but they are only a treatment and not a solution.

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Sorry to hear that you are allergic to 99% of commercial moisturizing products. Unfortunately I can relate to that. Is the Vaseline difficult to wash off the face after being applied during the previous cleaning? I've never tried it as I've been a little leery of trying to clean it off.

I will add Aquaphor to my list for tomorrow

I am allergic to 99% of commercial moisturizing products. I do tolerate a few ointments, lotions are out because they usually contain preservatives which I am allergic to, plus the water and alcohol in lotions is drying. Plain old Vaseline, an ointment is safe for me and most. I am unable to use wool so will have to skip the Aquaphor.

I have never had, nor even knew about, the 5 Day Extended Patch Test. I will check into it though to see if my insurance will cover it or if my Dermatologist even does it.

I did not know anything regarding Elta MD Moisturizer but looked up their website and will go through it. Thank you for the information regarding it and I do have high hope that some part of it may work. Do you use it twice a day or just once?

Wow, you are a wealth of knowledge. It was amazing to me to learn that Grandma's Lye Soap is converted to glycerin in the soap making process. I wonder if that was true when our Grandparents made lye soap. I have put it on the list to purchase but may have to get it elsewhere other than our Walmart since I've never seen it on the shelf there. I will get Kiss My Face there tomorrow though, if it's in.

No, I'm not on antibiotics for the Rosacea. They haven't found one that works with my other health issues and the Rosacea, unfortunately. I am beginning a couple of biologics soon so hopefully they will help in some way. Sorry that your husband has chronic rosacea. I wish him the best also.

Thankfully I'm not using a steroid eye cream and am sorry that you developed the Perioral Dermatitis. Thanks to your help I will most definitely be on the lookout to avoid steroid anything that goes near the face or neck.

I appreciate the link to the facial conditions and photos. That will come in handy while doing research. It sounds like you are a wise person to research things also and to stand up for yourself in learning how to improve your life.

I will be forevermore grateful to you and the others who have given me such great advice and information. Your hearts are filled with kindness that shines through your messages. Each of you are greatly appreciated. All information is appreciated. Have a great evening.