I noticed the no-rinse shampoo the home health agency uses is starting to leave a residue on Mom's scalp. Does anyone know if the no-rinse bathing products leave a similar residue on the skin? I'm not in the room when the bath aide gives her a sponge bath, and I have been using soap and water on the weekends, but thought if the no-rinse stuff doesn't leave a residue it would be much easier to use that.
And, if I use the no-rinse stuff, will it still work if I wet the wash cloth in warm water, wring it out, and just spray the no-rinse "soap" on the wash cloth or would that dilute it so much that it wouldn't do any good?
It may seem that common sense would help me figure it out, but when it comes to taking care of Mom, I usually see things as obvious in hind-sight.
Thanks!
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When I use soap and water on Mom on the weekends, I use one washcloth for soap and then a fresh water-only one to rinse her, then change t he rinse wash-cloth after use in hopes of getting the residue off of her. Her skin is dry anyway so we always use lotion.
Anyone have any great ideas for lotion? Mom's skin is super-flaky and I've tried Aveeno, Vaseline extra dry rescue and some other super-moisturizing ones but they don't do all that great.
I've used coconut oil with a little scented oil for partial mini-massages too, but that doesn't seem to make any difference. Is it OK to use oil on her occasionally (maybe once a week)?
Thanks so much!
As for the shampoo - I've read of people who swear by it and even prefer it to regular shampoo with water but for us it just didn't keep the scalp adequately clean over the long term.
It could be a residue from the product OR it could be almost what you would call Cradle Cap on an infant. Just a build up of oils. Sometimes it will clear up on it's own or maybe a gentle no tears shampoo might be what she needs once in a while.