I have found certain soaps and/or shampoos and conditioners can loosen pouches during a shower.
I'm experimenting with different products. Right now I'm using Ivory bar soap for my body, which I detest the smell of, but it's working. Vanicream shampoo. Stopped using conditioner although I have some It's a 10 Lite Leave-In on hand if needed. Dial White or Ivory for the stoma at changing time.
What soaps do you all use for the body, your hair, and stoma? Which conditioner, if any?
You will laugh, but it works for me.
Suave Kids 3 in 1 Watermelon Wonder. Shampoo, conditioner,
and body wash. Smells great!
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Haha, that's great! I see you're from Missouri. I was born and raised in St. Louis.
The white Dove bar soap.
I use Moroccan Oil shampoo & conditioner but wash my hair separately in the sink so it won't affect the bag.
I used Dove Sensitive for years. They changed the formula and things got sticky. Good idea washing your hair separate. I bet that gives you many options for shampoos to use.
I use Tresemme for hair, body, and stoma. I use a little shower curtain to keep the direct spray off the flange. When traveling, I just use what the hotel provides.
I use Tresemmé products and salt bags - no divert of shower spray - all OK generally.
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From UK
Somewhat new to this and already made the mistake of shaving around my stoma with Edge shaving cream and razor, couldn't hold seal for a week. Are there soaps that I should definitely stay away from?
Stay clear of moisturizing soap. Dial White is a good one for around the stoma I've found.
Hi all, I use V05 shampoo and conditioner and Irish Spring soap, but only use warm water and a soft cloth around my stoma, then pat it dry with TP.
G'day everyone, I use a soap called Wright's Coal Tar Soap. It's perfect for your skin and excellent for people with eczema. Regards, IGGIE
When I shower with no bag on, I use liquid Dial body soap and a poof thingy. Rinse and then use Head & Shoulders Basic on my stoma skin. Rinse well, dry, put the new stuff on. When I'm just showering with a bag on, I use Suave Sexy Man Smell soap or my new one is Coco Colada by Tree Hut. It gives me a hot island beach smell mixed with shea butter aroma. 🤭 Whatever soap I use on my body I use on my hair too… I'm a guy, duh. 😁
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Sounds like a good routine for you. I tried Head and Shoulders on my stoma, but they have changed the formula and added so much fragrance I could not handle it.
I've often thought about Irish Spring because I love the smell. I may buy myself a bar just to see if it works out for me. I'm a lady who likes change with products and I'm feeling stuck not being able to have options.
G-Day Hibiscus, I have used Wright's Coal Tar Soap for many years. I used to have eczema on the fingers for many years, and after using this soap, it stopped, and I have been free of it for a long time. I use it every day in the shower. Give it a go. Regards, IGGIE
Use soaps with no additives—no fragrances, no colors, or anything. Ivory is good. I use natural brands and never have a problem. Should you shower nude and use one of the others, make sure you wash it off very well and dry it well.
Actually, I'm using Ivory on my body now and Dial White around the stoma, but the smell of this Ivory is killing me. They changed it, and it stinks now.
Shower soap, etc. I get one of the black bags and use office tape to waterproof it on site. Works reasonably well with the pouch still in place and keeps the adhesive dry.
Saw a YouTube video of the Director of Stealth Belt & he uses Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub. Feels good on my "little buddy" & peristomal skin. Removes all bits of glue well.
I invented my own shower barrier. No moisture on pouch, no loose tapes. Silicone waterproof tape & 4 mil plastic. Grainger makes the tape & it lasts a few showers, no leaks. I tape some desiccant packets
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on top of the pouch. Keeps it bone dry.