My skin has NEVER been as dry as it is this Winter season. Seriously, I will apply a ton of moisturizer, and a few hours later, it will be dry again. And it also feels so tight when it's dry. It's just very uncomfortable, and the tightness creates a pulling sensation. i've taken to carrying around a small bottle of face moisturizer wherever I go. I need to know, can anyone give me some advice on how to keep my skin moisturized for longer than a few hours. Should I drink more water? Or maybe it's the product i'm using? I use a St. Ives facial moisturizer...but I don't know if it's working or not. I seriously need answers and advice, because this is just uncomfortable. What can I do, or what are the best products to use? Thanks in advance!
2006-12-02 08:46:35 · 14 answers · asked by LibraT 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Your own suggestion of drinking more water is a good idea. It will help to keep your skin well hydrated. I've started drinking more water on a daily basis, and I've noticed that my face is less dry, and even the dark circles under my eyes are less noticeable. I've also tried St. Ives moisturizer. I like it because it's inexpensive and because they don't test on animals. I think it's a pretty good general moisturizer, but if it's not working for you, you might want to try another brand. I've also used Neutrogena products in the past. They're good, as are the Oil of Olay products. Of the two, I'd go with Oil of Olay.
Also, sometimes people might find that they wash their face too much, and strip the skin of its natural oils, and that can cause it too become too dry. You might want to switch to a cream cleanser, if you don't already use one. Good luck! :)
2006-12-02 08:57:20 · answer #1 · answered by Bookworm 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i like using the aveeno calming face moisturizer...it also has spf 15 in it which is good! it works for me...i don't kno about st. ives i've never been crazy about that brand...it could actually be drying out your skin instead of moisturizing it! i don't think that is working for you so try aveeno or something
you can also exfoliate your skin each night or morning or w/e with steamy water and then after put on the moisturizer....also wear moisturizing foundation....all this should help keep your skin moisturized! and after like a month of doing this everyday you will probably start to notice that your skin will get less dryed out each day...but that doesn't mean to stop taking care of it!!
another idea is to make an appointment at a facial spa place and then u can ask your facialist about it! they will give u hints and might even suggest a product! (mine suggested aveeno just so you kno)
also: don't use foam cleansers! cream cleansers are better for dry skin types
2006-12-02 08:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by *michelle* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moisturizers with 'alpha-hydroxy acids' in them seem to do a much better job of penetrating the skin and actually doing something. You know, rather than just floating around leaving a film of gunk on top of dry skin -- they 'absorb.'
I'm a bit flaky (har, har) this winter, and notice the stuff I have by the computer is "NeoStrata Total Radiance Night Repair Cream," w/6% glycolic acid. If you can find it, NeoStrata makes great stuff, but I'm not sure it's popular in the US outside of dermatologist's offices. (It's in every drugstore in Canada, though.)
I think there's a brand I've seen in the States called 'Alpha Hydrox' or similar -- red boxes? -- that's not too far removed. It's reasonably priced, too; do _not_ spend a fortune on anything.
Other option: ask a pharmacist. Dermatologists send their patients to drugstores with directions, so they're usually fairly up-to-date on what works, and it's never the overpriced stuff from the make-up companies.
Anyway: AHAs. Really.
2006-12-02 08:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
seriously? me too!!!!! i live in vegas so of course it's dry but it's never been this bad. i think we're having a very dry season or something. just try and drink as much water as possible and keep on using lotion like bath and body(the herbal stuff) and vaseline at nights when you don't have to touch things. hope it helps
2006-12-02 08:52:34 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for your face Olay complete all day moisture lotion works wonders, i get really dry skin on my face and since i started using it , dry skin has not been back
2006-12-02 10:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by kristinad21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to have that problem with my face. my skin would become dry and tighten up like i had just gotten botox. i tried using lotion and everything. nothing helped. so i stopped using it, and started drinking LOTS & LOTS more water. it slowly, but amazingly became more loose. just remember it takes time.
2006-12-02 08:59:14 · answer #6 · answered by armada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 11:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my skin WAS also like that...i tried all kind of moisturizers, till i tried Olay- Complete. its really good, and it also has SPF 15 to protect you from the sun. best part is it won`t clog your pores.
*hope i helped*
2006-12-02 18:06:14 · answer #8 · answered by guLiegUrL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use vaseline or Olay Quench for about a month it is the best!! For other parts like legs otherwise sry!
2006-12-02 08:50:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink water, dont take hot baths, get a humidifier for your house, take vitamin e and personaly I reley on Dove Lotions.....I love love love dove products! they have this nihgt care lotion that works asap. You will see results imidiatly from this
2006-12-02 08:57:30 · answer #10 · answered by The inquisitive one 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋