It has gotten cold where I live, and my sking has become dryer that usual. I use a body lotion everyday after the shower, but by the end of the day it dry like I haven't use any. I used a body wash with moisturizers in it, but that did not help much. I have some aloe vera at home that I am thinking about using. I am also drinking more water. What else can I use on my sking to keep it from becoming dry.
2006-10-26 03:05:46 · 18 answers · asked by li5br2a 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Buy a humidifier for your house. It will keep your skin mouist during the winter, and they are really cheap, likw 30 bucks @ walmart.
2006-10-26 03:14:10 · answer #1 · answered by hockeytwn09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use lotion or gels.
In the winter, you need to switch to a heavier formula of moisturizer.
Try using a body butter or creme each morning and night.
Also, Badger Balm is wonderful..you can find it on the web. It's a heavy duty salve for really dry areas...like knees, ankles and elbows.
2006-10-26 03:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by nottashygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to what you already are doing- drinking more water, using moisturizer- Keep the heat in yoour home a bit lower, and run a humidifer or a vaporizer- this adds moisture to the air which will help your skin from drying out so much from the heat and cold air.
2006-10-26 03:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that Cetaphil cream works best-it lasts a lot longer than lotion. It comes in a tub & costs about $11, but it will last a long time... Apply right out of the shower while your skin is still moist
2006-10-26 03:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by Amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to give you a good tip. Everybody thinks that you sort dry skin out topically. Well the secret is, to take your omega fatty acids, so that you can feed your body the oil from the inside. Ask any italian, and they never ever suffer with dry skin, because of all the olive oil they consume etc. Good luck, coz it can be uncomfortable
2006-10-26 03:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After shower, apply a light body oil while your skin is still damp. Massage gently. Wipe off the excess with a wet towel.
2006-10-26 03:35:08 · answer #6 · answered by DC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After each shower or bath, smooth on lotion for extra dry skin.
2006-10-26 03:12:02 · answer #7 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what works and it's Soy Pete lotions! Check them out because it is amazing! The lotion is made with soy and stays on your skin even through washing your hands over and over again! I love it! It fairly inexpensive too.
http://www.soypete.com/index.shtml
2006-10-26 07:37:01 · answer #8 · answered by LNZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take plain petroleum jelly(vasoline) after the shower and you dry off ,rub into the skin it works great, does not cost much, and lasts a long time.also keeps skin young longer and does not come off on clothes. You don't use too much.
2006-10-26 03:09:09 · answer #9 · answered by marilee w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried baby oil? those when you apply after shower when your skin is still damp? it supposed to lock moisture in better than any body lotions.
try that and see...
2006-10-26 03:17:21 · answer #10 · answered by CM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋