It's always flaky and I feel really self concious about it....help?
2007-03-12 09:01:35 · 7 answers · asked by michshell159 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
You need to deeply condition and hydrate your skin with the proper ingredients that will not cause your skin to break out, produce oil, or dry out. Most lotions on the market contain mineral oil, the molecular structure of which is too large to penetrate the pores of your skin. Products that contain mineral just sit on the top layer like saran wrap and cause dirt and debris to collect on your skin. These also give a temporary feeling of softness and have little to no benefit. Check your products to ensure they do not contain harmful ingredients such as alcohol, wax, dyes, chemicals, animal products, acetone, etc. These will irritate and/or dry out your skin. Arbonne has a great body serum and hydrating body lotion that are pure, safe, beneficial, and water based so it will actually penetrate your dermis and deeply condition your skin without irritation and dryness. If you're interested in trying a free sample, I'll be happy to send you one.
2007-03-12 15:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by J D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to figure out the cause of the excessive dryness before treating. Why is it just your legs?
There is not a lot of sense in just treating the area if the problem will recur.
For this you may need to talk to a dermatologist (or the very least your GP).
They will know the best treatment, your skin may need more than just re-hydrating with oils or moisturisers.
If your self conscious you might have to wear jeans for a while.
2007-03-12 21:49:04 · answer #2 · answered by Yellowstonedogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before you contact a dermatologist, change soaps, lotions, and anything else cosmetic that touches your legs. it may be an allergic reaction.
then, try shaving when your legs have been in the bath for a bit, use a good moisturizer and sunscreen, loofah often, and don't bother using soap. drink more water.
if this doesn't help, then make an appointment.
2007-03-12 09:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a pharmacist, I would recommend cetaphil or baby oil for large area coverage; aquaphor ointment for spot treatment (aquaphor is water soluble so no greasy feeling afterward)
2007-03-12 09:14:56 · answer #4 · answered by Wayne Chungman L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Vaseline, Baby Oil, or lotion (Aveeno works really well)
2007-03-12 09:09:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea do what the pharmacist says and jus use the baby oil and lotion and etc.
2007-03-12 09:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by msspongebob26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try B5!!It's a vitamin!!Go to a pharmacy and ask!!
2007-03-16 02:28:36 · answer #7 · answered by cool_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋