My skin is smooth. Well.... not too smooth but not too rough either. Somewhat in between. However, when im done taking a shower my elbows and my knees tend to be rough. Now i've seen commercials for lotions that say they help with dry skin, but is there a particular lotion that actually works?
2007-03-05 05:45:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
My friend told me the best trick! Take a shower and while you are still under the water use baby oil and rinse. Carefully get out of the shower, kindof squeegee youself and then towel dry. It's AMAZING how much this helped my dry, itchy skin and it's CHEAP too!!! Just don't slip and fall from the oil in the tub!
2007-03-05 05:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by javajavgrl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a medical assistant and I would like to urge you to read the whole thing. I will tell you what type of lotions to stay away from and also the best ones to use.
Dry skin, also called xerosis, is a common problem. Your skin needs moisture to stay smooth and supple, and retaining moisture is especially difficult in winter. Central heating of home and other buildings is very drying to the skin.
Simple daily routines, such as bathing and towel drying, may actually remove moisture from the skin. Modifying your bathing routine will help preserve your skin's moisture. Bathing will moisturize temporarily, but it removes the skin's oily lipid layer and in the long run causes more moisture loss than gain.
The wrong moisturizing lotion can have the same effect. Generally, water-based lotions (Lubriderm, Keri lotion, others) are best cosmetically but oil-based creams are more effective in trapping moisture.
Instructions:
Each day when you take your bath or shower, try to use lukewarm water. Hot water dries out the skin. Try to limit your time to fifteen minutes or less in the bath or shower. Bathing should be done no more than once a day. If you bathe too frequently you will remove the natural oils from the skin causing dryness.
Avoid using harsh soaps that dry the skin. Recommended soaps are Dove, Olay and Basis. Even better than soap are skin cleansers such as Cetaphil Lotion, Oilatum-AD and Aquanil.
Deodorant soaps are often very harsh and drying. If you need them, limit their use to areas that develop an odor such as the armpits, genital area, and feet.
Avoid vigorous use of a washcloth in cleansing. When toweling dry, do not rub the skin. Blot or pat dry so there is still some moisture left on the skin.
Next apply a moisturizer to the skin. The best time to do this is immediately after a bath or shower so that the moisturizer holds in the moisture from the shower. Choose either Cetaphil Cream, Moisturel Cream, or Eucerin Cream. If you have severely dry skin, apply an oil to the still moist skin such as Neutrogena Light Sesame Oil, Hermal Body Oil, Alpha-Keri Oil or Robathol, then apply a moisturizing cream and also apply the moisturizer at bedtime.
All areas that are exposed to the sun, such as the face, ears, hands, and back of the neck should have a moisturizer containing sun block or a sunscreen of SPF 15 or greater applied daily.
For laundry, use "All-free", "Tide-free" or "Cheer-free" detergents. Avoid using fabric softeners, especially in the dryer. Keep irritating fabrics away from your skin. Don't wear clothing made of wool or other "scratchy" fabrics. Use cotton percale sheets on your bed.
Use a humidifier in your home during the central heating season. If sweating causes itching, modify your activity and surroundings to minimize sweating. Work and sleep in a fairly constant temperature (68-75o F) and humidity (45-55%). Remember to keep drinking plenty of water and other liquids to keep your skin moist from the inside, too.
2007-03-05 13:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by larryissfc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot do depending on what you want to invest in.
Curel ultra healing works well but the price is outrageos.
Also if you increase your healthy oils in your diet. Like fish oil and flaxseed oil. they can help with dry skin
2007-03-05 13:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by Tyson boy's dad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can try lubriderm, palmers cocoa butter, cetaphil lotion, crisco oil (yes for cooking). but i would try the others first. u dont want to go around smelling like fried flesh. LOL
2007-03-05 13:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by braille 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LAC-HYDRIN FIVE
Looks like white shampoo bottle , with green label.
costs $13 and works mainly on scaley dry skin.
Works when nothing else does.
2007-03-05 13:54:06 · answer #5 · answered by Father Ted 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Pond's, but, you gotta use it regularly, every product requires that you use it not only once, but, you will feel your skin getting better at the first try.
2007-03-05 14:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by kika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaseline works very well and is inexpensive (buy the store brand of petroleum jelly)
2007-03-05 13:48:40 · answer #7 · answered by jonnyraven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i use it i call it grampa skin you need to use a cream called uremol-20 it,s not cheep but it works.look for medical stores.in your town. or city. it really works for me.
2007-03-05 13:55:07 · answer #8 · answered by i,m here if you need to talk. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read tips on skincare and more to help you better on this site
2007-03-05 13:53:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use palmers coco butter it works great.
2007-03-05 13:54:03 · answer #10 · answered by Lexy320 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋