Why don't you try and find some olive oil soap; it got rid of mine. Dr Oz also recommends putting some olive oil in your bath water. I used to use Skin so Soft from Avon and then while my skin was still wet I'd put it on and it would lock the moisture into my skin. I like the olive oil soap though; I even use it on my hair and it's making my hair thicker and I'm using less products and can go longer with out any signs of oil build up. I get it locally from Azar’s Natural Foods; a mediterranean place. I know there is an online french web site as well. If you can get rid of the problem then the lotion won't be a problem. One thought though; have you tried one of those long handled sponges for washing your back. I understand your problem; when my back acts up I have no one help put the meds on it.