Ladies Things

My skin on my body is very dry (ashy) any suggestions for a great body lotion that will solve this problem (I have tried Curel & St. Ives)?

The skin on my face is also very dry, what's a good facial moisturizer for very dry skin that tends to flake when I put foundation on?

Thanks so much!

2008-10-21 17:38:27 by Jennifer R

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The skin on my body [especially my legs] is extra dry. I exfoliate regulary and use thick creams and lotions, but nothing seems to help. Got any ideas?
I do shave my legs, but I use shaving cream and I'm very gentle.
I don't have excema.

Actually thick products do not absorb or moisturize. Avoid anything with alcohol. Lanolin is good. Drink water, moisturize from the inside that way. Some waters are hard and dry your skin, you have to put any product on right after your bath. Baby oil while showering is great and so are things like Epsom salt, believe it or not, and it is cheap, without perfumes and drying agents that they add to them and sell to people for 10 times the money by calling them bath salts! So, simple is better. Look up home remedies for dry skin on the Internet and you will be surprised how simple some of them are.
For acne or blemishes use witch hazel. It's cheap, astringent and non drying. Most products cause you more problems and dry you out so you have to spend more money. Good luck!

2006-09-03 18:24:38 by sophie

My skin is soo dry that it itches, hurts and cracks! I have been using Dove Body Soap in that Green bottle for a long time and it seems to do nothing for my skin. I need a body wash that will moisturize my skin really good. It really needs it.
Thank you <3

Get some 'Baby-bath liquid soap - they are very mild and do not irritate your skin.
The most important part ist the moisturizing cream you have to use after every shower. These you have to try out yourself.
I would suggest a very rich, for extra dry skin, lotion.
Does not have to be expensive, Vaseline makes some good products.

Make sure you put the moisturizing lotion on your skin when it is still a bit damp, after you towel-dry. Don't wait till your skin is bone dry.

You are welcome <3

2008-11-30 21:40:53 by MisterKabbana

I've never needed a body lotion before, my body wash was enough to keep the dry skin away, but the last couple of weeks my legs and arms have been quite flakey . Any ideas on what I can use to soften/remove the dryness? I'm on a student budget so nothing too expensive please

Moisture, moisturize, moisturize! this is the way to beat dry skin. use an all natural skin care moisturizer, this can be safe and effective to protect the skin from moisture robbers like dry air, humidity and other factors that can cause skin damage.

there are many things simple things to do to have clear and healthy skin, one is to drink plenty of water, this can keep the skin hydrated, likewise, eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

have healthy habits and avoid bad habits such as smoking and too much alcohol drinking, this can make the skin dry. enough rest. sleep and good program of exercise can help make the skin look at its best.

for more tips on how to gain soft, smooth and clear skin visit http://www.trustedhealthproducts.com

2008-07-02 16:12:23 by Mags

My face is too oily that I have to wash with oily skin facial wash many times a day. But my body skin is too dry that I occasionally got static shock from clothings and furnitures. Is it a common condition or is there a way to balance the oiliness for the whole body? I know I could use some lotion for the dry skin but I wonder if I can improve by medication or change of diet.

thx

oily skin??and u're washing it sooo many times a day.....this will only make your skin furthur oily as when all the oil is taken off from skin your skin feels that it needs to produce more oil......wash ur face twice a day with an oil free cleanser.......and drink atleast 8 glasses of water a day........this is the one and only solution for oily skin,

2008-04-05 15:35:15 by Ad Infinitum

I have really really dry skin. My face is dry, my arms, and my legs are too. I also have little red bumps all over my body. I just want smooth skin. Do you know the BEST lotion for me to use? Thanks.
Thanks everyone for you great answers!! :-)

I really like Suave brand Oatmeal formula. It is creamy, not oily and oatmeal is naturally good for your skin anyway. It absorbs into the skin fast and makes it soft too. It is also inexpensive, about $2 a bottle and you can find it anywhere.

2008-09-26 10:33:33 by Trisha