I have really dry skin and I've tried almost EVERYTHING as far as lotion and bath products. What should I do??

Question

What would you suggest? I've tried almost every brand of lotion thats in department stores, but it doesn't seem to work. I want to try tanning also, would that just make my problem worse?

Answer 1

I would go to a dermatologist and see if he can proscribe you something that will best suit you and your problem. It may not be as simple as dry skin....

Answer 2

:Look for products that have aloe to soothe skin to help soften and glycerin to smooth and soften and help heal also. At most drugstores you can buy glycerin in a bottle all by itself. A bottle of glycerin can be poured into your hand and its texture is like honey or molasses but a little less thick. It is light in colour and doesn't cost more than $10.00. Pour some of this in your bath water or pour some baby oil in. Mix cream with baby oil or mix cream with glycerin in your hand and smooth it all over. Apply cream directly after a shower or bath on damp skin, do not dry skin bone dry. Great moisture comes with mixing cream or lotion to damp or slightly wet skin. In my Caribbean family it is a staple to have all of these products everyday. Coca butter and shea butter are delicious for skin too. Try to avoid things that may make you itchy or irritated even your clothes- they could be causing dryness also. Talk to others that have great skin. Don't forget your dermatologist. Tanning should be put on the back burner. Get your skin feeling and looking great and healthy first. Remember, there is no safe tan. Enjoy your healthy skin and protect it. You can have the best of both worlds- Beautiful and Healthy together!

Answer 3

Where tanning is concerned. I used to run 2 shops. The best oil you can use for that is when you get up, the natural oil your body produces is the best oil you can have. After you tan, take a shower. I know the old tales of not taking taking a shower after you tan. Isn't true! Just use any lotion that is moisturizing. Coconut lotion is very good. Don't over do it tough. If you do then your skin will end up combination, no one wants combination skin.

Answer 4

Dry skin also suggests that you are not getting enough water in your system. It really does start in the inside. Also do not put anything on your skin that has any alcohol based prosucts in it as this will not only dry your skin, it will also burn your skin. Try natural aloe vera for a while, and also sorbelene cream to wash with instead of soap. Don't use cleansers that will rip everything out of your skin, as it will take away the good oils as well, and then use a light replenishing moisturiser like Oil of OLay with a spf in it. And yes, tanning will make it extremely worse at the moment. One step at a time ok.

Answer 5

Yes, tanning dries your skin.

Skip lotions. Use oils instead. Apply while skin is still damp after bathing. I like to use a spray bottle while I am still in the tub. You can even buy scented body oils and smell yummy all day while doing something wonderful for your skin.

Answer 6

I'm the same way and I use a product made by avon called skin so soft, this line has a creamy body wash, shower gel, foam bubble bath and a body oil. I love bubble baths, so most of the time i use a capful of oil in my bath and my skin is so silky and soft after showers and baths. Maybe you should give it a try, my son has eczema and it really helps with his extra dry skin.

Answer 7

skin is sometimes a difficult thing... try a moisturing lotion but as well as you add things from outside you should try also from the inside. a good thing to do is drink a lot of water, and juices, vegetables and all that kind of stuff, they should make your skin look and feel better and there are other benefits of course.

if things still go wrong try visiting a dermatologist.

Answer 8

To combat dry, itchy skin, try these dry skin help tips:

Avoid using harsh soaps, which are very drying to skin. Use mild, defeated or glycerin soaps, such as Bella Glycerine Bars.


Stay away from antibacterial and deodorant soaps.
Not only are they very drying to the skin and can clog pores, they leave a soap film and over-use of any antibacterial product will eventually not be effective.Bathing properly can also help. Follow these steps:

Soak rather than shower — Most people use hotter water for showers than for tub bathing. But hot water can dry skin. Experts used to think frequent bathing was drying to skin. Now they recommend daily soaking, immersed for 10 minutes in water no warmer than about 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pat dry — First brush away excess water with your hands. Then pat or blot your skin with a towel — never rub. Leave your skin moist.

Apply a moisturizer — (Seal moisture into your skin by applying bath oil/moisturizer to still-damp skin). Try to do this within 3 minutes before your skin dries completely.

There are two types of dry skin. Simple dry skin and complex dry skin.

Simple dry skin is a result from a lack of natural oils. This condition most often affects people under the age of thirty to forty. Complex dry skin lacks both oil and moisture. Fine lines, brown spots, enlarged pores and sagging skin are signs of complex dry skin.

The proteins that make up the skin are elastin, collagen and keratin. These protein's may be damaged by exposure to sun.

Dry skin tends to be dull-looking, scaly and flaky and develops wrinkles and fine lines easier. Chapping and cracking are signs of extremely dry, dehydrated skin.

A balance of oil and moisture are crucial for healthy, attractive skin. Oil is secreted by the sebaceous glands and lubricates the skin's surface. Moisture is the water present inside the skin cells, and comes to the cells through the bloodstream. It is the water in the skin cells that keeps them plumped up, healthy, and young looking.

Oil and moisture work together. There must be enough moisture in the skin cells, but there must also be enough oil to act as a shield, preventing excessive evaporation of moisture from the skin's top layers.

Nutritional deficiencies, especially Vitamin A and the B Vitamins, also cause dry skin.

Drinking plenty of water every day will help keep your skin hydrated.
Eating raw vegetables and fruits is recommended as well. Yellow and orange vegetables are high in beta-carotene which is a source of Vitamin A. Foods high in sulfur, help keep the skin smooth. Good sulpher sources are garlic, onions, eggs and asparagus.

At least twice a week, exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and boost circulation.

Moisturize as many times a day as you feel necessary. Use a liquid moisturizer or a facial oil that has nutrients and other natural ingredients. Stay away from solid or waxy type creams. Look for products that contain humectants such as glycerine and Vitamin E. Humectants attract moisture to the skin.

In the winter, using central heat is very drying to the air, thus drying the skin even more. Make sure you use a humidifier or place cups of water throughout your home to put moisture back in the air.

You may try using a facial mask once a week to clarify your skin and remove dull, dry skin. (do this after a good facial steam for best results) Honey is a good "in your cabinet" facial mask. You can mix the honey with a clay such as green clay powder. One teaspoon of each should be mixed and applied for about fifteen minutes. Rinse with warm water and apply moisturizer to still damp skin. Remember......Never use HOT water!!!

Answer 9

Dry skin with a damp cloth and then apply moisterizing lotion to skin. Actually baby oil or vaseline will do the trick.

Answer 10

Sweetie maybe you should try bathing once a week in a good oil like v05,or even jahoba oil, sold in most beauty product stores. people use them on hair but fail to realize that it's really good on skin too ... someone I know had a real problem with dry rough cracked feet and after using oil and exfoliating their feet are as pretty as the next girls feet.. try it , who knows, bathing with oil and then your favorite moisturizer may equal heavenly smooth skin...

Answer 11

i have the same problem. i went thru walgreens and found this- its the same thing as eucerin, but store brand. walgreens therapeutic moisturizing cream for dry skin. it's 16 oz. and works WONDERFULLY. it's a little thick, but the dry skin problem is out the door. oh, the best part is, its only like 5 bucks, compared to eucerin's 12 bucks

and be careful w/the shea butter. sometimes it breaks out dry skin