Skin Care Question

I looked up the Equate All Day Moisturizer Lotion for Sensitive Skin, it seemed to be too good to be true. The price was right for sure. But I see one of the ingredients is phenoxyethanol, a preservative which is one of the newer preservatives replacing the dreaded MI/MCI but testing shows I am allergic to the phenoxyethanol too.
Preservatives are put in for the benefit of the maker not for the consumer. They can make up giant batches of this product so it lasts for decades. As a consumer I don't need a moisturizer to last for decades.

Like you I react to wool. I begin to itch immediately. I can't wear cashmere either. I was surprised that lanolin, which comes from sheep, doesn't trigger any reaction in me so the Aquaphor is safe on me. Lanolin can be tested for on your patch test.
I was forced to educate myself because I suffered greatly for 13 years with eczema. All doctor's ever did was prescribe both topical and strong injected steroids (really toxic) which helped temporarily, but they are only a treatment and don't stop future breakouts. Turns out my doctor's, specialists even, weren't licensed for the 5 day test so I was a patient for life continually exposing myself to allergens. I was so ignorant, not even aware there were different types of eczema with different triggers and treatments. This was 25 years ago before I learned to search the internet for information. I learned accidently about the patch test, in the 13 [previous years I dealt with eczema before patch testing not one of the 3 or 4 dermatologists or family practice doctors ever told me about the 5 Day Test and yes it does take 5 full days. It is not the basic 30 minute environmental patch test for grasses, cats, pollen and such. I've learned a great deal from this website and also the Inspire website. I have heard Facebook has a robust site, but I've got all 3 types of the eczema I have or had under control and don't need to learn more at this point. this is not a test for Psoriasis, however many of us with skin issues have multiple skin autoimmune diseases and no two of us seem to have the exact same symptoms'.
You can buy Grandma's bar soap online at Amazon, it's not sold in any stores me, however I live in the Ozark Mountains and my local grocery store sells a wonderful locally made lard and glycerine soap bar at the register in a basket and it is half the price of Grandma's. I like it better because it seems to lather better. It's not marketed on line or sold out of our area. So shop around. Yes it's made like soaps were from the beginning of time. No other additives like fragrance or preservatives.
I wash my face twice a day and apply the eltaMD just once in the evening after I wash my face. I don't have dry skin unless I spend time in the western desert, when there I apply it twice a day. Your face is unusually dry so at first you may need to apply twice a day. Also in the desert I'm forced to apply the Aquaphor all over my body after showering, no need for that, except for my shaved leg areas here in the Ozarks.
What type of biologics help with rosacea? My mother had it and so does one sister. Yet neither had eczema, we're all different.

@happilyalive A key thing is to be very gentle on your face and skin. Some people use products made for babies, but I found just old-fashioned things were better. It is called Equate All Day Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin. If you find the liquid castile soap, you'll only need a small bottle. A little goes long way! Get the unscented. A cotton washcloth is simply rows back and forth. No fuss, no special stitches, just single or half double crochet. It gets softer with use.
Ginger

happilyalive, Bless you. The prescription eye cream has been wonderful for me. It is Neomyc-Polym-Dexamet Eye ointment. My eyelids are no longer flaking and crusty. My eye doctor also has cleansing wipes for eyelids, but, he was out of them the day I went. I learned the hard way NOT to put vaseline on my browbone. I didn't even put it on my eye lids and it seeped through to my eyes and caused problems. The skin on the brow bone and eyelids are super thin and absorb products quickly.

With autoimmune diseases, Rosacea & Psoriasis, you have the perfect storm for sensitive skin. Bless you.

Suggestion, do not wash your face in the morning, just splash water or dampen a wet clothe and wipe your face and then apply moisturizer. Too much facial cleansing can dry your face out.

Burt's Bees puts out an exfoliator that I love. I only use it about once a month to exfoliate dead skin on my face. It works great and my sensitive skin can tolerate it.

Presently, I am using O'keefe's lotion on my face and all over. I love it and I have not reacted to it. It isn't greasy and leaves a great moisture barrier. I do love the Cetaphil cream. It is expensive, but, very moisturizing and I have had no problems with it. Also, Emu oil is wonderful for dry skin....expensive, but wonderful for a good brand. I use Neutrogena's cleansing oil for my face. It is wonderful.

Thank you for the kind compliment. We are all on here trying to help one another and isn't that wonderful?

Praying for you to get better. Hugs & Blessings....