Recommendations wanted: mask-safe moisturizer

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Nanuk
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Recommendations wanted: mask-safe moisturizer

Post by Nanuk » Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:59 pm

Hi all!

So I’m in the middle of a cold, which with all the nose blowing has given me the classic Rudolph-red and dry nose. Pre-CPAP I’d lather it up with a moisturizer I had on hand to try and combat the dry and uncomfortable skin overnight.

Now however, everything I have seems to be petroleum or oil-based and not recommended for use with masks. I usually need a liner or bandaids to protect my skin and create a better seal, but removing the bandaids is now painful, and sneezing makes my liners well, ... unfortunate Kleenexes.

Does anyone have a go-to, over-the-counter, mask-safe moisturizer that combats dry skin? I’d love to get some recommendations.

Thanks!
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Re: Recommendations wanted: mask-safe moisturizer

Post by palerider » Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:19 pm

Nanuk wrote:
Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:59 pm
Hi all!

So I’m in the middle of a cold, which with all the nose blowing has given me the classic Rudolph-red and dry nose. Pre-CPAP I’d lather it up with a moisturizer I had on hand to try and combat the dry and uncomfortable skin overnight.

Now however, everything I have seems to be petroleum or oil-based and not recommended for use with masks. I usually need a liner or bandaids to protect my skin and create a better seal, but removing the bandaids is now painful, and sneezing makes my liners well, ... unfortunate Kleenexes.

Does anyone have a go-to, over-the-counter, mask-safe moisturizer that combats dry skin? I’d love to get some recommendations.

Thanks!
I've got a lot of lanolin left over from when I was getting used to the nasal pillow mask... I've used that on my sore nose to good effect.

It's for using on nursing mothers sore nipples, and it's safe for the mask.

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Re: Recommendations wanted: mask-safe moisturizer

Post by zonker » Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:34 pm

take off, eh? :D

what palerider refers to is Lansinoh. you can find a wee tube of the stuff in the baby section of your supermarket or drugstore.

it really is good stuff!
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Re: Recommendations wanted: mask-safe moisturizer

Post by palerider » Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:46 pm

zonker wrote:
Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:34 pm
take off, eh? :D

what palerider refers to is Lansinoh. you can find a wee tube of the stuff in the baby section of your supermarket or drugstore.

it really is good stuff!
Lansinoh brand lanolin. (Lansinoh makes all sorts of things for mom.)

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Re: Recommendations wanted: mask-safe moisturizer

Post by Nanuk » Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:33 pm

Thank you!! I knew there had to be something readily accessible. I’ll have to give lanolin a shot.

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Re: Recommendations wanted: mask-safe moisturizer

Post by zonker » Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:34 pm

palerider wrote:
Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:46 pm
zonker wrote:
Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:34 pm
take off, eh? :D

what palerider refers to is Lansinoh. you can find a wee tube of the stuff in the baby section of your supermarket or drugstore.

it really is good stuff!
Lansinoh brand lanolin. (Lansinoh makes all sorts of things for mom.)
yes, dear.
people say i'm self absorbed.
but that's enough about them.
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Re: Recommendations wanted: mask-safe moisturizer

Post by chunkyfrog » Fri Sep 07, 2018 12:27 am

Lansinoh is purified lanolin. It is odorless.
You may be able to find raw, natural lanolin--but do not open it up indoors.
That kind has a natural, STRONG smell.

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Re: Recommendations wanted: mask-safe moisturizer

Post by zonker » Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:13 am

chunkyfrog wrote:
Fri Sep 07, 2018 12:27 am
Lansinoh is purified lanolin. It is odorless.
You may be able to find raw, natural lanolin--but do not open it up indoors.
That kind has a natural, STRONG smell.
baaaa!
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Re: Recommendations wanted: mask-safe moisturizer

Post by chunkyfrog » Fri Sep 07, 2018 4:55 pm

zonker wrote:
Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:13 am
chunkyfrog wrote:
Fri Sep 07, 2018 12:27 am
Lansinoh is purified lanolin. It is odorless.
You may be able to find raw, natural lanolin--but do not open it up indoors.
That kind has a natural, STRONG smell.
baaaa!
Yep, you got it!
Sheep shearers come in the house--and head straight for the Irish Spring.
Their hands and boots are incredibly soft, though . . .

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