Dry Skin

Niksik · Mar 13th, 2008, 03:10 PM

I am looking for a lotion/cream/oil etc., for seriously dry non-facial skin. This is for skin that is so dry that a "hue of white" forms over it soon after application of even the most popular dry skin remedies. Please share. Thanks.

Pareezay · Mar 13th, 2008, 03:22 PM

Jergens Shea Butter.

I used anything and everything from olive oil, aloe vera to the best of moizturizers when I burnt my skin a few months ago. My skin was peeling off so you can imagine how ridiculously dry it had gotten. I couldn't sleep at nights because it always felt so stretchy and dry

And then I was at walmart and bought this lotion only because it was on sale and omg, it only took TWO days for my skin to start showing improvements. Every other person at my work has bought it after I told them such great things about it

Niksik · Mar 13th, 2008, 03:24 PM

OK. Lemme try that. Thanks Shay.:biggthumb

Afro-Sheen · Mar 13th, 2008, 04:21 PM

Also try Lubriderm, that works well too. Have you tried Cocoa Butter?

Niksik · Mar 13th, 2008, 04:31 PM

I have tried both Lubriderm and Cocoa Butter. Good but I need a little bit more heavy duty.

indopak · Mar 13th, 2008, 04:37 PM

does majorly dry skin usually itch a lot or does that usually mean allergies or a rash is present? many times even if I put baby lotion on, after an hour it's back to being dry and itchy

Pareezay · Mar 13th, 2008, 04:40 PM

i have very severe allergies and baby lotion or oil has never worked. i think it's intentionally very mild since it's to suit a baby.

indopak · Mar 13th, 2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shay9164

Jergens Shea Butter.

I used anything and everything from olive oil, aloe vera to the best of moizturizers when I burnt my skin a few months ago. My skin was peeling off so you can imagine how ridiculously dry it had gotten. I couldn't sleep at nights because it always felt so stretchy and dry

And then I was at walmart and bought this lotion only because it was on saleand omg, it only took TWO days for my skin to start showing improvements. Every other person at my work has bought it after I told them such great things about it

this sounds like a jergens shea butter commercial on tv

but you convinced me, i'm going to give it a try since i've heard so much about shea butter but never knew what it was.

so I hope it takes care of the itchiness too

Pareezay · Mar 13th, 2008, 04:56 PM

lol, i love it. best moisturizing/healing/soothing lotion, hands down.

Snow White · Mar 14th, 2008, 07:22 AM

I find E45 and Vaseline Intensive Care works on dry skin conditions. Or contact your GP for a specialised prescribed lotion/cream - i.e. Oilatum.

Niksik · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:43 PM

Thanks Dushwari, I think I need a prescription.

Shay, I tried the Jergens religiously for 2 days, but my skin is still painfully dry...

It felt so good but I think I need medical attention. Thanks so much though!

Skittlez · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:47 PM

This shea butter is good for the body as well? It doesnt make you feel like you've got a thick layer of gunk on you, does it?

And Niksik- thats Sanam, not Dushi.. same avatars so thats what threw you off

Niksik · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabriya786

This shea butter is good for the body as well? It doesnt make you feel like you've got a thick layer of gunk on you, does it?

And Niksik- thats Sanam, not Dushi.. same avatars so thats what threw you off

Sabriya, I hear that shea butter is excellent for the body. No, it absorns quite well but my problem is more severe.

And oh, sorry Sanam! SOOOOOORRY! I just saw the avatar...

Skittlez · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:54 PM

I have SEVERE dryness on my body, like crazyyy to the point where my skin has changed colors, and IM still not going to the derm for fear of bad news!

Do you think maybe you have eczema?

Ask99 · Mar 15th, 2008, 04:12 PM

after a bth while the skin is still orta wet, apply some thick emolient cream like a shea butter( I use Bath and body work's "romance" shea butter for the kds skin as both of them have dry skin) It helps.Also Nivea has some really heavy lotins.Cetaphil also is a good brand. Apply creams t least 2 times in a day. Dermologist also recommended to use a water spray on the most driest parts and then apply cream again.Also drinks lots and lots of water

Niksik · Mar 15th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Hmmm. That sounds good Ask99. Maybe I should try that before going to the doc???

I hate making a trip to the doc's office anyway.

Off to Bath & Body Works tonight...

Ask99 · Mar 15th, 2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Niksik

Hmmm. That sounds good Ask99. Maybe I should try that before going to the doc???

I hate making a trip to the doc's office anyway.

Off to Bath & Body Works tonight...

This is the weblik to the product.We use the "breathe" collection and then the jar one in romance..I dont see the specific one we use online but you can have an idea. Hope it helps.Also ae you itchy a lot as that could be a sighn of skin allergy like eczema
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/sear...e%28r%29&fbx=0