transponderings, 9 months ago

@ashleyspencer @actuallyautistic Confession: I wash my face far less often than most people would expect me to

That’s partly because of sensory issues and partly because I forget

When I used to wash my hair in the shower every day, that was when my face got its daily wash too

Now I only wash my hair about 2 or 3 times a week, and those are the only guaranteed proper face washes I do 😳

I think the main sensory thing for me is a feeling of not being able to breathe: it’s a very stressful part of a shower

I also dislike anything slimy on my face, so I very rarely use moisturisers and almost never wear makeup

I do put sunscreen on during the summer (on days I go outside!), but don’t really like that either

#ActuallyAutistic

AutisticDoctorStruggles, 9 months ago

@ashleyspencer @actuallyautistic I always loved the water and I like the sensory experience of showering and washing my face/hair. However that is often driven by the sensory ick I get from sweating. I also have trouble forming routines. Took me years to reliably moisturise my face after showering/washing it.

bike, 9 months ago

@ashleyspencer @actuallyautistic cleansing wipes give me acne.

mepurfield, 9 months ago

@ashleyspencer @actuallyautistic I don’t but my daughter does. Also washing her hair

VoxofGod, 9 months ago

@ashleyspencer @actuallyautistic Yes, I started fetishizing good, antique linen towels