Best moisturizers for itchy, dry, semi-flaky skin?

Question

Okay, for about 3 weeks I have had I guess what you could call a little skin condition. My whole body itches, is dry, and slightly flaky. No rashes or little bumps or anything. I've tried many different lotions and even put baby oil on twice a day. Nothing seems to help. Any recommendations?

Answer 1

I have super dry skin & psoriasis! I have learned to avoid Petroleum Products such as petroleum jelly, baby oil, mineral oil and preservatives that are commonly found in store-bought lotions, creams and skin care products because they are foreign to our skin cells and clog pores. They also atract dirt and bacteria and can become vehicles for these unwelcome substances. When our skin has to deal with this abuse everyday it ultimately weakens and breaks down the strength and durability of our skin and can cause an allergic reaction. This is very evident with the rise in skin allergies, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, dry skin and skin cancer.

You should only use products that are truly "all natural" (read the ingredients) and organic, if at all possible. The only oil you should put on your skin, especially, because it is so sensitive, is organic, virgin, unrefined, coconut oil. I use only this as a moisturizer, except for on my face, which I use Juice Beauty for. Coconut oil is truly amazing! My skin is more lustrious, softer, and even my psoriasis is improving! You can find it in your local Whole Foods or a store like that, in the cooking oil section.

I swear by it!

Answer 2

The first thig to do is to visit a Dermatologist, to rule out "JUST DRY SKIN". After that there are many wonderful new products on the market . You should add the moisturizer right after you shower for better absorption, and again if you can during the day, Anything with shea butter is good, and copper peptides., found in Pro-cyte's BODY THERAPY lotion. Baby oil is too greasy.

Answer 3

Do not use baby oil (take a saltine cracker and add it to a dish of baby oil watch it harden) that is what most petrlm. based mineral oils do to our skin.

So avoid any and all of them.

Try a sea salt scrub it has natural oils and it will take a deep layer of dead skin off.
The nutrimin c re9 regime (skin/face) are excellent
a little costly.

Whatever you choose or do do not use mineral oil based products.

Feel better soon.

Answer 4

Alpha Hydrox makes a 12% glycolic acid solution called a souffle. You apply after washing at night. When it's absorbed I use Aquaphor over it. It gets me thru New England winters without my face showing any wear.

Answer 5

Try Cetaphil. It's designed for people with sensitive skin, but it works for everyone, and you can get it in a body-butter-like tub or a lotion dispenser at just about anywhere.
I had your problem and I tried everything, but Cetaphil worked the best for me.

Answer 6

Eczema patients can avoid scratchy fibers for softer ones like bamboo, cotton, or silk, which are gentler on the skin. Opting to buy organic fibers can also be a wise, healthy, and eco-friendly alternative. Learn here https://tr.im/C0JLw

Answer 7

Use Aveeno daily for your shower gel/body wash with colladial oatmeal in it. Their lotions are good too. If it's really bad, Aveeno sells packets of oatmeal bath, which helpd with excema and would help alot with what you have.

Answer 8

Try Eucerin Urea 10% skin lotion (but it might help if you change your shower gel as well as detergents and softeners you use). If this does not work, consult a doctor (dermatologist or allergologist).

Answer 9

Aveeno

Answer 10

If you don't mind a little bit of greasy, shiny, weird feeling, you can't beat petroleum jelly (more commonly known as vaseline)