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From: MyGirlFriday
Date: 03-31-2005, 10:42 PM (1 of 57)
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Now that winter is over here in Texas I am once again suffereing with really dry skin!!! Just to give you an idea of how dry my skin is....I scratch and itch so much that I have huge bruises on my legs!! It is horrible!! I have clipped my nails back short so they are no longer weapons...however I have found other items to use to scratch!! I have found a capped ball point pen works nicely! I have tried every kind of lotion but nothing really helps!! Does anyone else suffer with this problem? What do you do?? Is there a lotion that really helps with your dry skin?? Tell me about it~I might need to try it if I haven't! mgf~ 
Blessings & Smiles
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From: Hogmami
Date: 03-31-2005, 11:11 PM (2 of 57)
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My doctor has me using cetaphil soap and lotion. Since I have been using these, no more dry skin
Carolyn
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From: Saydee
Date: 03-31-2005, 11:46 PM (3 of 57)
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My doctor has me using cetaphil soap and lotion. Since I have been using these, no more dry skin An excellent product. If you haven't tried you should give it ago. I prefer Cetaphil wash to the soap. It is also good for taking off makeup and you can use it to take off your eye makeup too. |
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From: Hippiegirl
Date: 04-01-2005, 12:03 AM (4 of 57)
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There's a few things you can do. You might think they are odd, but your skin will love it. I've studied Ayurveda for a long time now as well as Essential Oils and here is what works for me. Wash with Cetaphyl sure...try it. My neighbor would scratch her legs so much she'd have skin flakes everywhere she sat and I told her to do the following and it worked for her. Take Sesame Oil (pure Hanes) and rub it everywhere at night. Like you were going to sunbathe. Make your skin shine with it and let it sit that way for about 15 minutes, read a book or something. Don't forget your scalp. Jump in the shower and take a 100 degree shower or so. The heat will make the sesame sink into the skin. Neutrogena oil is not good sesame. Get food grade sesame. If you could not cook with it, don't put it on your skin. Why? Skin does NOT eat lotion. Lotion sits on top of it. Skin eats oil and absorbs all of it. It doesnt just stay on the surface and sit, but nourishes the body. Also dont worry about acne. Acne always comes from inside the body (diet and hormones), not outside. Oil will help any impurities sink back into the body to be eliminated thru the digestion instead of the skin. Lotion covers the skin and is not good for acne, but sesame oil, primrose oil, avacado oil - is wonderful. ONE MORE THING... Get Aloe Vera Juice - food grade at health food stores and drink 1/4 cup full with cranberry juice every morning and night and it will cool the liver in order to cool the skin (itching). It produces a 'dew' thru the skin after about doing this for 3 weeks. It will prevent flakly itchy skin from the inside. Good luck! |
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From: dmoses
Date: 04-01-2005, 08:04 AM (5 of 57)
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I also use Cetaphil products(soap, liquid cleanser, facial lotion, and body lotion), and they have made a real difference. Cetaphil is fairly expensive, but Sam's Club & Costco have been carrying some of the products, so you can get a good price there. Someone gave me some Olay Quench(in the purple bottle), which I have tried on my legs, and that is very nice as well. Take care,
Donna |
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 04-01-2005, 04:35 PM (6 of 57)
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I'd stick with unsecented things and I might get to the Dr to get my thyroid checked. Excessive dry skin is a symptom of a thyroid problem. Having oily skin my whole life...I can sympathize, but I've never really had dry skin. (thats why I look so young and beautiful   )
Chrys
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From: sewingrandma
Date: 04-02-2005, 11:48 AM (7 of 57)
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Have you tried White Vaseline applied to slightly moist skin? My face has always been oily, but the rest of me is dry and this seems to do the trick for me.
Brockie
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From: MyGirlFriday
Date: 04-03-2005, 11:40 PM (8 of 57)
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I have tried all kinds of things~that is why I was asking for suggestions.... I do have a thyroid problems and have taken a replacement since I was in my early 20's. I do need to go have that rechecked, thanks for reminding me of that. (I hate to have to have blood work~I'm a whimp when it comes to needles) I will also tell the Dr. about the skin and bruising when I go~ Thanks for the input~ mgf~
Blessings & Smiles
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-04-2005, 10:11 AM (9 of 57)
Aveeno cream is the only thing I have found that works. It lasts 24 hrs. My skin is just now beginning to dry out because of my age. 
MaryW
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 04-04-2005, 06:12 PM (10 of 57)
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Try soaking in doak oil. My daughter uses this for sever psoriasis on the recommendation of her dermatologist. It does leave a ring on the bathtub but it is very, very good for dry skin. She buys it at Wal-Mart because it's much cheaper there then the drug store. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-04-2005, 06:48 PM (11 of 57)
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What is doak oil?
MaryW
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From: Hogmami
Date: 04-04-2005, 08:21 PM (12 of 57)
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Is doak oil coal tar?
Carolyn
Michigan |
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 04-04-2005, 09:06 PM (13 of 57)
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I'm not sure what category it falls in but it does help dry skin. Just add it to bath water and have a soak. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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From: Domestic Goddes
Date: 04-05-2005, 06:22 PM (14 of 57)
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Is doak oil coal tar? Yes it is - widely used to treat eczema and it works a treat although I don't recommend it if you suffer from a dry scalp or eczema on your head as I do. |
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From: MariLynnTX
Date: 04-06-2005, 12:18 PM (15 of 57)
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I use pure Vitamin E oil, the quality that is pure enough to be taken orally. Every morning I spread it on my face and neck, arms, shoulders, legs, hands and feet. It comes in a small bottle and only needs to be used sparingly. It soaks almost instantly into your skin and feels wonderful, and does not feel greasy at all. I still do not wear any make-up except mascara. At night I remove it with E oil. I'm going to try putting it on my hair, because the anaesthesia I had with my recent operations just about ruined my hair. We've had so much rain here in central Texas, but my skin still needs the E to stop the dryness of my skin. I was 78 yesterday, so I reckon it's old age! MariLynntx
Life is a song...we give it harmony or dissonance.
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From: plrlegal
Date: 04-06-2005, 04:57 PM (16 of 57)
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Happy belated birthday MariLyn! I just hope I make it to 78 and I probably won't care whether my skin is dry or not just as long as I'm still alive in it. Patsy Patsy
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From: MariLynnTX
Date: 04-06-2005, 06:20 PM (17 of 57)
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Happy belated birthday MariLyn! I just hope I make it to 78 and I probably won't care whether my skin is dry or not just as long as I'm still alive in it. Patsy I never thought I would make it to 78! But since I did, I hate the feeling of dry skin, so I use the E oil copiously. Since I had 3 operations between Labor Day and Christmas, my children are now very nervous about me living alone (in the middle of the night I had to be rushed to the ER of the nearest hospital, 10 miles down the highway and they said my Son-in-Law probably saved my life!) so by July I will be living at my son Jon's with his wife Melissa and the 3 little ones who are adorable in Friendswood. They are fixing up the garage apt. (on the ground floor, just 3 shallow steps up) and I won't have to cook or clean or grocery shop and I do have friends close by. I will also have my computer, my keyboard, telephone, art supplies, my television, a walk-in shower with a built-in seat and a heated floor! MariLynn Life is a song...we give it harmony or dissonance.
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From: plrlegal
Date: 04-06-2005, 10:15 PM (18 of 57)
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Hey MariLyn ask your son-in-law if I can come live with you also. Sounds like the "life of Riley to me". Patsy Patsy
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From: shediditagen
Date: 04-06-2005, 10:18 PM (19 of 57)
| How lucky you are to have such caring children, it will be a big change for you but I know you will roll with it. I just had a 76 birthday yesterday, and have dry skin!!! can you imagine that? Hang in there, Betty |
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From: MariLynnTX
Date: 04-06-2005, 11:32 PM (20 of 57)
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Hey MariLyn ask your son-in-law if I can come live with you also. Sounds like the "life of Riley to me". Patsy It wouldn't help to ask my sonIL---this is my son, his wife Melissa, and the 3 children! However, My sonIL is very nice; the doctors at the ER last fall said he saved my life, getting me there so quickly when I woke up coughing so hard I couldn't breathe. MariLynn Life is a song...we give it harmony or dissonance.
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From: mwong
Date: 05-04-2005, 12:00 AM (21 of 57)
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After I clean the area that is itchy, i splash a mixture of purified water, rose water, lavender and tee tree oil. Usually, that stops the itch. If it doesn't I apply calamine lotion. Hope this helps. |
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From: MyGirlFriday
Date: 05-04-2005, 12:13 AM (22 of 57)
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Do you find that the tea tree oil burns your skin?? Do you apply it full strength or combined with something else?? I purchased a bottle of it for my acne....(read my other post about Adult acne) and found it burned! Ouch! Still having to deal with the dry skin...currently have 4 bruises....2 on each leg. I suppose it is from the scratching. I did find that slathering up in the morning and throughout the day helps...but the bathroom stalls are pretty small at the office and getting naked just to apply the lotion is something that can wait until I get home. Boy I like the weekend!  mgf~
Blessings & Smiles
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User: MyGirlFriday
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From: toadusew
Date: 05-04-2005, 10:07 AM (23 of 57)
I think you're supposed to mix tea tree oil with water in order to avoid that burning/stinging sensation. I used to use it for something else and the instructions were there to combine it with water. 
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From: MariLynnTX
Date: 05-04-2005, 01:07 PM (24 of 57)
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Tea tree oil is good but does have to be thinned with pure water. I still think the best thing in 100% pure E oil. It does not burn, absorbs quickly into the skin, can be used under makeup! I have used it for years and years. MariLynntx
Life is a song...we give it harmony or dissonance.
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From: Dustbunny01
Date: 12-06-2005, 05:52 AM (25 of 57)
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I also have very dry skin.. but I also suffer from dry hair as well, ( I have two skin problmes eczema and atopic dermatitis) I also have asthma, and many Allergies So I have to be very careful at what I put on my skin to help with the dry skin .. Many lotions products have a high contect of water, or oils that I am allergic too IE petroleums and mineral oils esp if they are high on the ingredients list One lotoion that has been working for me without a lot of problmes has been the keri Advanced Moisture Therapy.. I also take Vitamin E 1000 Iu ( manly for hot flashes) but it does seem to help with the skin. Oil's I stay away with as if I am allergic too them, I cannot get them off fast enough. or any lotion that is water proof. Not only is my skin very dry but I am now thinking that my skin condition also goes along with very dry hair as well I hate to say it, but you may have to try a lot of lotions before you find one that works for you and your skin, many times I have thought I found one that worked for me, only to find out a few hours later that I am allergic too it, So my daughter ( who doenst' have the skin problmes) gets to take all of the lotions I cannot use. : ) try the Keri OH I forgot to add : also try to limit the soap you use on your skin, soap can be very drying. so use one with mild bar soap or nonsoap cleanser. After your shower,try to air-dry your skin, or pat it dry gently (avoiding rubbing or brisk drying. IF the keri doesnt' seem to help try a cream lotion ( very thick lotion) DB
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From: MaryW
Date: 12-06-2005, 06:47 AM (26 of 57)
My skin burns and itches, especially in the cold weather. I have found that Aveeno lotion works for me. The scalp thing I haven't conquered yet. 
MaryW
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From: bridesmom
Date: 12-06-2005, 08:52 AM (27 of 57)
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Watkins has a royal bee jelly balm product that I really like for dry skin, though it is greasy. I used to get really itchy psoriasis on my elbows, and putting that on every day for a few days would get rid of it for a good while.
Laura
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 12-06-2005, 09:39 AM (28 of 57)
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When I use to sit with my dad a dialysis, they had people come in and talk to everyone about different problems. One of the ladies was addressing dry skin. Since dialysis patients are very limited to the amount of fluids they can drink, they can have very dry skin. Her suggestions were, take tepids showers/baths. Hot water tends to dry out the skin. Pat do not rub your skin dry. Apply your cream of choice within 15 mins of drying off. Your skin will be more receptive to it. I apply Crisco to my hands at night before I go to bed and place gloves on. I handle a lot of boxes and material where I work. These dry out my hands more than anything. At work we are not suppose to put any creams on if we are cutting material. So at night to help with the dryness I do the gloves. If I don't my hands would become very dry and start to crack around the nails. This hurts and looks terrible, so I deal with the gloves. Summer
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From: DorothyL
Date: 12-06-2005, 10:57 AM (29 of 57)
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I think handling fabric dries my skin out. When I am sewing and especially when I do cross stitch my hands get really dry. I find wearing gloves EVERY time I go out in the winter helps with the dry, cracking thing. Socks help my feet, but I hate socks more than cracked skin. Dorothy |
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From: plrlegal
Date: 12-06-2005, 04:09 PM (30 of 57)
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I keep a tube of Udderly Smooth Udder Cream on the table beside my sewing machines. It is greaseless and stainless and does not leave any kind of stain on your fabrics. I keep a tube of it in my purse and on my desk at work. I buy mine at Hancock Fabrics but I think JoAnn's carries it and so does Walgreen's, at least here in Oklahoma & Midwest City. It keeps my cuticles and nails from drying out and splitting and cracking. Patsy Patsy
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-06-2005, 07:52 PM (31 of 57)
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I don't think anyone mentioned my favorite money saving hint.. (worth its weight in gold, so to speak).. After your shower or bath , gently pat your skin a little.. Then while skin is still damp, apply your favorite cream or lotion.. It goes at least twice as far this way.. AND is better for your skin.. Keeps the moisture longer this way.. Doctors recommend this for people with very dry skin.. I have it because of my underactive thyroid gland.. My favorite after shower lotion is Clinique Body Lotion with Aloe.. Very long lasting...
Sew With Love
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 12-06-2005, 09:10 PM (32 of 57)
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Aveeno body wash and lotion....(fragrance free) makes me feel like a million bucks. I've never been able to use body wash before. I also use Keri (fragrance free) lotion.
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: bridesmom
Date: 12-07-2005, 05:32 AM (33 of 57)
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Libby - I'm assuming you meant pat your skin (dry) a little, not just pat your skin????
Laura
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From: bren
Date: 12-07-2005, 06:18 AM (34 of 57)
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I have been swimming everday with a couple of lady's in our building ... we have a indoor pool... my skin is so dry and the pool is not helping it any...I tried that udder cream last night after my shower ...and it worked great ...I buy it at Walmart...I never scratched all night.
Bren:
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From: plrlegal
Date: 12-07-2005, 02:34 PM (35 of 57)
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Bren I've never used it all over my body, but I might. Hey, if it's good for a cow's teats, I think it would be good for mine. LOL It sure is good for dry heels, also. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: Sancin
Date: 12-07-2005, 05:14 PM (36 of 57)
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In health care we use Uremol cream (that's right urea). In Canada it comes in 5% and 10% cream. It tends to be expensive and is in the pharmacy section of stores. If your skin is slightly cracked as mine frequently is the creme stings a little when going on, but it sure works and is not greasy. I put it on at bed time so it has a chance to work when I'm not going to wash my hands for a while. I have used it on sections of my body when dry but expecially on hands and feet. Check the ingredients in handlotions and look for urea as an ingredient. Aveeno used to make a bath product that is powder like to put in the bath for dry skin and was used for hospitalized patients. It had oatmeal in it which forms a colloidal solution that protects the skin. I do like the current Aveeno products, but have not checked the contents. You can use oatmeal in your bath. It is tidier if you put it in a little bag of sorts, run the water over it as the tub fills then sponge with the bag. Pat dry when bath finished. Water in all baths and showers should not be too hot, nor should you soak in the tub (as I do!!) for a long period of time - darn.
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-08-2005, 08:12 PM (37 of 57)
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Laura, You caught me out.. I did not proof what I wrote very closely, did I ?? Yes I meant pat your skin only a little dry.. (leave it damp, in other words) Give me 20 lashes with a wet noodle.. 
Sew With Love
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From: nativetexan
Date: 12-09-2005, 12:57 PM (38 of 57)
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Come to Colorado if you want really dry skin girl!! I'm from Texas and had sensitive skin even then, itching and all. But when I moved to Colorado I started itching like crazy. Doctor's were no help. I finally got smart and changed my laundry detergent to no dyes or perfumes, Tide free actually, and guess what? almost no itching at all. Months and months later I got out a pair of jeans I could fit into again and put them on and my legs started itching so I sort of rubbed them, trying not to scratch. It got so bad, i took off the jeans and I had red long welts on my legs where I'd rubbed. The jeans had been washed in my old regular detergent before i changed. I took a shower, put lotion on my legs and washed those jeans! I have some Dove shower cream stuff I use now too that helps a bit. I still have problems with itching at times and can scratch myself red and raw. I will read the rest of these responses in case anyone has found a cure! I miss humidity. never thought I'd hear myself say that. CC CC
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From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 12-10-2005, 02:34 PM (39 of 57)
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I recommend using this cream to moisturize your skin. At first it will feel a little like Vaseline going on but in a few minutes you should not have the heavy, greasy feeling. It is expensive but is an excellent moisturizer for dry skin. http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005339L.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg You can also use this lotion at the same time to help alleviate the itching. http://us.st8.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com/I/buyinprivate_1874_40827337 |
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 12-10-2005, 07:59 PM (40 of 57)
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I keep a tube of Udderly Smooth Udder Cream on the table beside my sewing machines. It is greaseless and stainless and does not leave any kind of stain on your fabrics. Patsy My father was a farmer and milked 50 cows every day. He would use "bag balm" to help heal cows teats especially in the spring when they would get sunburn or if the cows would have cracked teats. My mother always kept a tin of the bag balm in our bathroom cupboard and used it for cracked dry skin or to help heal our cuts. It feels greasy and a bit of an odour but it works. http://www.bagbalm.com/ TTFN from
Judy |
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 12-12-2005, 01:18 AM (41 of 57)
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You have to be careful with Eucerin stuff. If your're allergic to wool, you'll be allergic to Eucerin products.
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: Dustbunny01
Date: 12-12-2005, 05:05 AM (42 of 57)
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Thanks Chrysantha for that info, NOW I know why I could never use it!! I never knew that! DB
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From: dmoses
Date: 12-12-2005, 08:07 AM (43 of 57)
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Lanolin, which is the main ingredient in a lot of those products, is often a problem for people with allergies, so that is something else to look out for.
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
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From: Toady
Date: 12-15-2005, 09:44 PM (44 of 57)
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Wow. This is my first time here and I already feel like I've learned a lot. Thank you, ladies for such good information. I have made lots of notes and will check out all of your suggestions. Toady |
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 12-15-2005, 10:28 PM (45 of 57)
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Hi Toady, Welcome to Sew Whats New. You will get a lot of good information here. Summer
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From: gm23237
Date: 01-25-2006, 04:00 PM (46 of 57)
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You probably heard all this but here goes: 1: Lube often lube well, the greasier the lotion the better. I like cocoa butter lotions. 2: If you have a particular area (ankles, feet, elbows) then apply the lotion next take suran wrap and wrap the area and let it stay on for a good while ; at bed time is an excellent time to do this. This is called: occlusion. 3: I always advised Dove unsented Soap (unscented is very important) Dove is not really a soap so it is really mild. 4: For the health of your skin (entire body) take warm (really as close to cool as you can take it) quick baths or showers (showers are suggested). gently pat dry, do not rub your skin. Take care! |
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From: Domestic Goddes
Date: 02-05-2006, 08:17 AM (47 of 57)
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Well, I've done it. Found the cure for my dry skin and it's helping my eczema. Emu oil. I've been using it for a week and the difference is remarkable. It's quite greasy if you use too much, but it does absorb well. I don't have any seriously dry patches now, nor any "flaky" bits. The eczema patch on my tummy has calmed down considerably and is disappearing (this is the worse time of year for me). The only place I haven't tried it is on my scalp, where I also have a bad eczema patch. I've waited years for this! |
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From: suesodyssey
Date: 02-06-2006, 06:50 AM (48 of 57)
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OK, where do you get the Emu Cream? I have never heard of it. I have eczema on my hands...think that is about the worst place. All the prescriptions say wash hands after applying...sure, put it on your hands then wash them! Have had some luck with Eucerin products, but during the colder months and the heat on, the house is so dry. Have a humidifier, but it doesn't really help the hands. My hands, fingertips really, peel..huge patches of skin just comes off. Then the skin under that patch gets dry, cracks, bleeds...just terrible. If I work with sewing or other crafts, I have to put band aids all over my fingers to keep from getting blood on everything. Really disgusting. Sue |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-06-2006, 08:48 AM (49 of 57)
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Sue My daughter has had the same problem since she was a small girl. I always felt so bad for her. Dorothy |
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From: nativetexan
Date: 03-01-2006, 12:46 PM (50 of 57)
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I found that Avon's extra strength Moisture Therapy cream in a jar works wonders on my dry heels. I was surprised but it did help a great deal. i'd also bought the same in a tube. a thicker consistency, sort of like an ointment and I thought that would work better but the cream in the jar did better. last night i put it on my husband's feet. he can't reach his easily now so i have to help. CC
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From: Dustbunny01
Date: 03-01-2006, 03:31 PM (51 of 57)
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I bought some Palmer's cocoa butter with Vitamin E, Been using it since Friday, and so far so good. If I put to much on, my skin has a fit, so a little bit for me It seems that no matter what I try to use, it doesn't work all that good, I can get out to the shower and still have super dry skin, plus anything that felt good before, is wahsed off. I think that fix dry skin you need something in your body, like a pill, the same goes with hair, no matter how much conditions you put on it, its not going to improve it. DB
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User: Dustbunny01
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From: CarolP
Date: 03-13-2006, 08:35 PM (52 of 57)
| I'm a nurse and I have found Gold Bond Ultimate Healing lotion is great. My hands get so dry they crack from all the hand washing I have to do. This stuff works great and it isn't greasy once you rub it in. It's around $7 or $8 at Walmart, but I've tried so many things before. This has helped me. |
User: CarolP
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From: Dustbunny01
Date: 03-13-2006, 10:15 PM (53 of 57)
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been using the Palmer's cocoa butter for a few weeks now, and it is starting to make me itch, so I have tried cutting back.. why is it so hard to find something that will agree with my dry skin? I have an appt. to see a skin Dr on the 21st. (first time since I have visit one since 1985) and this one I know nothing about, other then he is on our insurance list. I have also bought some olive oil to put in the bath water.. just 3 very small drops.. any more and my skin has a fit.. and it is helping. DB
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User: Dustbunny01
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-14-2006, 07:24 AM (54 of 57)
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Christina -- Is that regular cooking olive oil or something special for skin? Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
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From: Dustbunny01
Date: 03-14-2006, 09:36 AM (55 of 57)
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Nope it is just regular cooking olive oil, but it does say light olive oil.. just fry me up I thought that since bath oils are so high, and what you read the bottles is olive oil, I would give this a try.. ( I think they are the same) just marketed for the skin, or cooking but are the same. I have tried the scented gel bath oil beads, and there instructions said 2-3 gel beads, but even this I find too much for my skin, and had to go with only one. Now I can't even find the gel bath oil beads, so I had to come up with something DB
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User: Dustbunny01
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From: Longblades
Date: 03-31-2006, 03:04 PM (56 of 57)
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My DH's aunt had such dry skin problems she kept a dust buster in her bathroom because she had to vacumm up the shed skin every time she dried herself off after a shower - as cool as possible shower, NOT HOT. She showed me the pile of dead skin on the floor once, it was amazing. For years her Doctor had been telling her to drink more water and she was one of those ridiculous people who insist they get all they need from their food. Finally her Doc. put her on a schedule for drinking more water. Doc. said she would not tolerate any more of this not drinking water business, as other problems also demanded that aunt hydrate herself. Well, aunt gritted her teeth, screwed up her face and drank the required amount and her dry skin problem miraculously improved immensely. Not cured mind you, but much better. |
User: Longblades
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From: lynette
Date: 04-05-2006, 02:45 AM (57 of 57)
| Well, i have been consuming vitamin E tablets and applying loads of vaseline and better still take some milk cream along with some lemon juice and mix it well. Apply this all over the body.. This is a sure shot way of having great soft skin with no dryness at all. |
User: lynette
Member since: 04-05-2006 Total posts: 3 |
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