Mommy22alyns Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I don't know if it's this winter, or because I'm getting older, or what, but I am so dry right now. My face is dry, I have dry patches around my eyes, my hands are dry, I have dry patches behind my ears, it's so uncomfortable! What extra measures are you taking right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Embracing my inner lizard. Not one product has been effective this season. If I exfoliate anymore, I'll be shaving off muscle, lol! So if I had to rate products by least abysmal, coconut oil alternating with Burt's Bees lotion. Despite all of my efforts, the bottom of my feet could be used to sand down rough sewn cedar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Evening Primrose Oil. I could see a difference after a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 coconut oil, but my mom swears by grapeseed oil. And I really like a particular 'anti-itch' cream...curel? My friend with horrible eczema told me about it. It is unscented and has something in it that makes it a bit thicker and it seems to stick better to my skin. And it really does work for itchyness. It doesn't make her break out and it seems to sooth her skin a bit so I tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream. I have to use it every single night with gloves to prevent cracked skin on my hands. You can use it elsewhere, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColleenInWis Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 A green smoothie 5-7 times a week for the last year... Got 30 great recipes here. I noticed a difference in how smooth my cheeks and hands felt after the first month. This winter, I've had much less dry skin on my face and less cracking of skin on my hands. :hurray: Oh--for hands that crack, I put shea butter on before donning my gloves for going outside. That helps a lot--I'm sure it would work on dry feet, too. Cheap hand lotion that works: Jergens Ultra Healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Evening Primrose Oil. I could see a difference after a few days. Taken internally or you break the capsule open - or both? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Drink more water. Use a humidifier. Oil or lotion on damp skin out of the shower. Also, crying until spring comes keeps your cheeks moist :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Eucerin, the heavy lotion, we've used one version or another for 50 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 This cannot be overstated!! What KungFuPanda says about applying lotion on skin while still damp(!!!!!) is THE thing that saved my skin. It is the difference between night and day. If I wait too long, I might as well not even bother. But if I do it first thing out of the shower (FIRST THING! Do you HEAR me?! LOL), I have soft, dewy skin all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 are you drinking enough water? how about cutting down on sugar and salt? (they absorb water so you have to drink more for the same benefit) be sure and look for the "hidden" ones in prepared food. I have one extremely dry patch where I had an hemangioma. I use cetaphil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Taken internally or you break the capsule open - or both? :) Internally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 No soap of any kind. I only wash with warm water and a washcloth. After a shower, I apply unrefined coconut oil. Also, in the winter, I use a moisturizing shampoo. I've found that many shampoos can dry out the skin on my forehead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'm a little better this winter than most. I slather on Aveeno Eczema cream after my shower, and use Cerave from the jar on my face, dry spots, and feet. Our dermatologist does the same combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Dove Sensitive Skin soap - or as Onceuponatime said no soap at all. Pat the skin with a towel, no rubbing. Leave damp and lotion. I use Lubriderm or Eucerin Cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Wash with oil. Then massage oil on my skin while still wet. Then heavy duty body butter moisturizer. First winter where my underarms haven't looked like a dying lizard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I swim in Aveeno. The green bottle for body and "clear complexion" for face, morning and night. If I skip a day, it's not too bad. If I skip 2 days, my black yoga pants "snow" when I take them off from all my dry leg skin. :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I like The Body Shop's body butter. As others have said, put it on before you dry off after you shower. You can keep the container in the shower. For my face, I use a toner then a moisturizer (Cerave). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColleenInWis Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Something else that hasn't been mentioned: be sure to moisturize twice a day, at least. At night, I use something heavy like Ponds. And I use that in the morning in the winter, too. Remember all the old movies with women slathering cold cream or something in a thick layer on their faces before bed? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 My mom has had dry skin for years. Recently her dermatologist recommended CeraVe cream. Also, Dove soap for sensitive skin, only for use underarms and the tea area (can't bring myself to say that out loud!). The CeraVe cream has worked wonders. There are no longer skin flakes literally falling off her. Hope you find something that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender's green Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'm a big fan of CeraVe as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Drinking lots of water. Oil the skin right out of the shower while damp. Only soap what obviously needs soaping. Do not soap obviously dry areas. Making sure I have enough vitamin B and omega-fatty-acids. Use a salve or cream with beeswax for areas that get washed often (I put it on my hands before I start and before I go to bed and anytime it feels like its not working). I'm pretty good except for my hands (tons of washing for SN son). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinchick Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 More praise for Cerave! DS had terrible eczema this year - huge patches of cracked and bleeding skin behind both knees. The ped recommended treating with hydrocortisone cream and then maintaining with Cerave. Has worked so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 For the body, a sugar scrub in oil or coconut oil has helped a lot. I used to get dry patches on my hips. My hands are exposed to the weather as it's too hard to pick up dog poo with gloves on--so I need to keep them highly moisturized or they actually hurt. I use Oil of Olay when I get home (after washing so they are damp) and something I bought in Israel in the am. You are basically trapping moisture, by applying something to the surface. So lotions won't really add a lot of moisture; they are preventing what's there from evaporating(That's what I was taught, anyway.) Hydrating from the inside out and putting water on the skin and then covering it with something that prevents evaporation is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Oh for dry hands a good hand cream liberally applied before I put on rubber gloves and do dishes in fairly hot water works wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maela Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I just skimmed through the thread so I don't know if it's been mentioned or not, but for my hands I use O'Keefe's Working Hands. I've only seen it at Home Depot. It comes in a round green container, kind of like The Body Shop's Body Butter only this stuff doesn't leave your hands feeling all greasy. It is amazing though! Best thing I've EVER used! There's one for feet too that I use in the summer - it's in a blue container. I put it on any extra dry spot on my body, not just hands or feet. Then I use a regular lotion all over my body immediately after getting out of the shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Reading this thread carefully. I haven't had much success this year. My skin is so dry, I have patches on my arms that are bleeding. The skin on my arms and back hurt. I use Dove Soap, and put lotion on, but it's not enough. I can't wait for better weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ditto the suggestions for CeraVe lotion (for face and body), Dove sensitive skin soap, humidifiers, keeping well hydrated and wearing rubber gloves when washing dishes or doing any kind of cleaning. Aquaphor ointment works best for my hands and lips. Being a zealot about putting on rubber gloves every single time I wash a dish and using Aquaphor has made a huge difference in the condition of my hands this winter. I've managed to avoid having any of those very painful skin cracks. And limit showers/baths if you can. In the summer I could (and sometimes do) jump in the shower two or three times a day. In the winter I try to limit it to every other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 For body: I'm using Aveeno lotion right now--whatever is on sale at Costco works for me (Aveeno, Cetaphil, Eucerin, Lubriderm). Right after the shower. For face: This is where I have problems. Like you, dry patches around eyes, also around mouth. Also itchy--something like eczema. I have pretty good results using Eucerin cream to moisturize (feels lovely on the dry spots and never stings my sensitive skin as many things do), and then a layer of Vaseline petroleum jelly for a barrier layer. I read something somewhere that made me think my skin may be losing it's barrier ability and this does seem to help. For hands: Norwegian formula skin cream. I have steroid ointment if my eczema acts up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I am quite the lizard this year and it makes my face look 30 years older. I'm loving the tips! I've been washing my face with Argan oil, but I just bought a bunch of supplies to make my own lotion & face wash (olive oil, castor oil...), so hopefully that helps, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColleenInWis Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Despite all of my efforts, the bottom of my feet could be used to sand down rough sewn cedar! Have you tried FlyLady's technique of wearing shoes in the house? It seems counterintuitive, but wearing shoes inside really helps hard, cracked heels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 I didn't even think of a humidifier; we have one in the back room! I just had DH set it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Despite all of my efforts, the bottom of my feet could be used to sand down rough sewn cedar! Emjoi Micro pedi. It's amazing. It used to be avaialbe only thru QVC but now Target, Costco, etc are carrying it. Seriously, get one. http://www.target.com/p/micropedi/-/A-15009217#prodSlot=dlp_medium_1_3&term=emjoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I take fish oil pills. It's made a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 When I am at my worst, I do a sugar/oil scrub before I shower, turning the water on/off as needed to wash my hair, then just lightly rinse off the body using only using a small bit of moisturizing soap like Dove where needed. As soon as I am out, I partially pat dry with a towel, then do a full body rub down with warm grape seed oil. I fill the sink with hot water and toss my bottle of grape seed oil into it, so it can warm while I shower. If I am in a hurry and don't have time to do this, I use a generous amount of conditioner on my shower sponge instead of body wash and give it a minute to absorb before I barely rinse it off. I make sure to leave a residue on my skin. This is really fast and helps a lot believe it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Drinking lots of water Putting shallow dishes of water on the heating vents Gooping up my body when I get out of the shower with vaseline intensive care lotion. I probably use 1/4 cup a day. I use bag balm on my cracked drying hands. That's mostly my choice because it works on my cow's chapped teats, and I've already got my hands in it each morning..... sooooo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 An herb-infused soy oil for a body oil. I make my own ultra-hydrating scrub/mask for my face: 1/2 cup oats, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tbsp dried lavender flowers, mix it all together in a food processor so that it is still coarse but broken up. I use this as a daily scrub, and once every couple weeks I'll mix a tablespoon of it with a bit of plain yogurt as a face mask - it is so hydrating that I can skip face lotion the day I use the mask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 A key here is making sure water doesn't evaporate off the skin. Limit water exposure, especially hot. When there is exposure (shower, washing hands, whatever), make sure you dry completely. Use an effective moisturizer afterward. The Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream someone mentioned above works really well here. It can be used anywhere. I've wondered if my sudden struggle with dry skin is because my thyroid is going downhill (slightly high TSH/low thyroid). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Glycerine! Read the reviews: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0019LWU2K I mix a little in with my face lotion and body lotion. It works best on damp skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I know skipping a day between showers can keep your skin from being so dry, but I just can't do it. I'm not excessively sweaty, but I do work out almost daily and I HAVE to shower to be happy after that. I have perfected the super fast shower. If I skip washing my hair, I can be in and out in about three or four minutes. I also have a spray bottle of hemp oil that I use on damp skin when I need a little more than lotion that day. I AM guilty of the occasional, super-heated bath when it's really cold. When I get out of the tub, I don't drain it until the water cools down. I figure I'd rather let the heat go into the house than down the drain. It adds a bit of moisture to the air too. My kids get nosebleeds from dry winter air, so I'm always trying to add some humidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Eucerin for everyday. Lansinoh for problem areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maela Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Have you tried FlyLady's technique of wearing shoes in the house? It seems counterintuitive, but wearing shoes inside really helps hard, cracked heels... I agree. In the winter, when I wear socks and/or shoes a lot, my feet look beautiful. In the summer, when I go barefoot a lot, my feet are so gross looking. The problem is that I hate wearing shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbbulliv Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I like Working Hands too. I have seen it at Bed Bath and Beyond. Which Cerave is better, the cream or lotion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I like Working Hands too. I have seen it at Bed Bath and Beyond. Which Cerave is better, the cream or lotion? Generally speaking cream is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Putting a TB of olive oil and homemade lotion bars. A friend of mine made these a couple of weeks ago and they are fantastic. Www.wellnessmama.com/4770/how-to-make-lotion-bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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