Save My Skin!

LieslKate · 02-19-2010, 10:16 AM

A couple of things crossed my mind reading though the thread...

If someone has started a low fat diet that is too low in fat ('cause your body needs some to actually function well) it can lead to dry skin and hair not to mention constipation... make sure you are getting enough EFAs (essential fatty acids) in your diet as well as mono-saturated fats like olive oil and avacado oil... stay away from artificial fats like those in margerines and butter substitutes.

Eucerin and many other creams are made from differently sourced urine... might want to check the ingredient list. If you are vegetarian or vegan you may be compromising thoe choices as its being absorbed into your body... more than one way to injest something !
"Eucerin dry skin products rely on the main ingredient of urea to fight itchy, scaly skin. Urea is a chemical compound that is produced in the waste stream when metabolizing proteins in mammals. It is manufactured in the liver and is expelled as the chief ingredient in urine." (mammals includes humans). For more info and other options go to...
http://www.skinsosilky.com/dryskin/30-eucerindryskin.htm

Checking the thyroid hormone levels are also a great idea but do need to be aware of the side effects of levothyroxin and synthroid (2 most common prescribed thyroid hormone replacements) such as heart palpitations, elevated heart rates and heart attack - myocardial infarction is the most common...

Applying a light oil such as sweet almond or sesame right after bathing or showering while the skin is still damp works well as do any of the Aveeno products (no urea) and a few million Italian women can't be wrong with centuries of using olive oil for hair, skin and cooking/eating it !

AND Drink water... hydrate and moisturise from the INSIDE out... 2 quarts / liters a day does it and flushes the kidneys!

torchiegirl · 02-19-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LieslKate

A couple of things crossed my mind reading though the thread...

If someone has started a low fat diet that is too low in fat ('cause your body needs some to actually function well) it can lead to dry skin and hair not to mention constipation... make sure you are getting enough EFAs (essential fatty acids) in your diet as well as mono-saturated fats like olive oil and avacado oil... stay away from artificial fats like those in margerines and butter substitutes.

Eucerin and many other creams are made from differently sourced urine... might want to check the ingredient list. If you are vegetarian or vegan you may be compromising thoe choices as its being absorbed into your body... more than one way to injest something !
"Eucerin dry skin products rely on the main ingredient of urea to fight itchy, scaly skin. Urea is a chemical compound that is produced in the waste stream when metabolizing proteins in mammals. It is manufactured in the liver and is expelled as the chief ingredient in urine." (mammals includes humans). For more info and other options go to...
http://www.skinsosilky.com/dryskin/30-eucerindryskin.htm

Checking the thyroid hormone levels are also a great idea but do need to be aware of the side effects of levothyroxin and synthroid (2 most common prescribed thyroid hormone replacements) such as heart palpitations, elevated heart rates and heart attack - myocardial infarction is the most common...

Applying a light oil such as sweet almond or sesame right after bathing or showering while the skin is still damp works well as do any of the Aveeno products (no urea) and a few million Italian women can't be wrong with centuries of using olive oil for hair, skin and cooking/eating it !

AND Drink water... hydrate and moisturise from the INSIDE out... 2 quarts / liters a day does it and flushes the kidneys!

oh god! pee! ......

Ingress · 02-21-2010, 11:39 AM

Lots of good suggestions here but I would recommend going down the natural route and avoiding all the petroleum based products. Blush mentioned soap and that's one of the biggest problem causers along with wash/shower gels that contain sodium laureth sulphate, a really strong detergent. Look out of cleansers that do not contain this and I think coupled with the use of natural oils and butters, you'll see a remarkable difference in no time.

SassyLeo · 02-21-2010, 11:50 AM

So many great suggestions!

I so agree with all the oil ideas...and cocoa/shea butters.

I've been using >>Alba<< cocoa butter body lotion for about 2 weeks now and I *love* it. I've tried lots of cocoa butter lotions and this one has been the best so far. I also smells devine.

My hands get really dry at work for some reason, so I use >>Bath & Body Works<< hand creme. It also smells yum. But really, it is just so moisturizing without being greasy.

Best of luck!

weatherboi · 02-21-2010, 11:58 AM

I have been using Miracle of Aloe Miracle Foot Repair Cream.
It is not just for feet. It works realy well and when that is not enough I grab some aloe off my porch and go the route.
The miracle cream is made in the USA and is evironmentally friendly and not tested on animals.

WolfyOne · 02-21-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by weatherboi

I have been using Miracle of Aloe Miracle Foot Repair Cream.
It is not just for feet. It works realy well and when that is not enough I grab some aloe off my porch and go the route.
The miracle cream is made in the USA and is evironmentally friendly and not tested on animals.

I know someone else that uses foot repair cream on her hands. She started using it on cracked and dry heels and decided to try it on chapped hands. It worked so well, she bought more cream for future use.

LieslKate · 02-24-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by torchiegirl

oh god! pee! ......

YEP... PEE ! ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...

Butterbean · 03-09-2010, 01:50 PM

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]My hands are prematurely aged from gardening without gloves for years. Plus, I wash my hands about 30 times a day.

I swear by Curel Lotion. http://www.curel.com/moisture.asp

I use dish soap that has lotion or hand protector built into it. When it's really bad, Mary Kay has a collection called "Satin Hands" that will make your hands look great in minutes.

http://www.marykay.com/spabody/bodyc...2/default.aspx

Oh, and I can't forget another great one. Hemp hand lotion. It has a bit of a weedy smell but it penetrates and makes dry skin really soft.

http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/hemp/prod5950023

02-19-2010, 10:16 AM	#1
LieslKate Member How Do You Identify?: Prime Lesbian Femme Feminist Submissive Amazon Dyke Riot Grrl... :) Preferred Pronoun?: the Feminine... Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saint John, New Brunswick Canada Posts: 105 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 255 Thanked 106 Times in 47 Posts Rep Power: 31	A couple of things crossed my mind reading though the thread... If someone has started a low fat diet that is too low in fat ('cause your body needs some to actually function well) it can lead to dry skin and hair not to mention constipation... make sure you are getting enough EFAs (essential fatty acids) in your diet as well as mono-saturated fats like olive oil and avacado oil... stay away from artificial fats like those in margerines and butter substitutes. Eucerin and many other creams are made from differently sourced urine... might want to check the ingredient list. If you are vegetarian or vegan you may be compromising thoe choices as its being absorbed into your body... more than one way to injest something ! "Eucerin dry skin products rely on the main ingredient of urea to fight itchy, scaly skin. Urea is a chemical compound that is produced in the waste stream when metabolizing proteins in mammals. It is manufactured in the liver and is expelled as the chief ingredient in urine." (mammals includes humans). For more info and other options go to... http://www.skinsosilky.com/dryskin/30-eucerindryskin.htm Checking the thyroid hormone levels are also a great idea but do need to be aware of the side effects of levothyroxin and synthroid (2 most common prescribed thyroid hormone replacements) such as heart palpitations, elevated heart rates and heart attack - myocardial infarction is the most common... Applying a light oil such as sweet almond or sesame right after bathing or showering while the skin is still damp works well as do any of the Aveeno products (no urea) and a few million Italian women can't be wrong with centuries of using olive oil for hair, skin and cooking/eating it ! AND Drink water... hydrate and moisturise from the INSIDE out... 2 quarts / liters a day does it and flushes the kidneys! __________________ *The Life well lived, the Journey blessed.*

02-21-2010, 11:50 AM	#4
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02-21-2010, 11:39 AM	#3
Ingress Junior Member How Do You Identify?: queer femme Preferred Pronoun?: her/she Relationship Status: Daddi's girl Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: in my fantasies Posts: 6 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 0	Lots of good suggestions here but I would recommend going down the natural route and avoiding all the petroleum based products. Blush mentioned soap and that's one of the biggest problem causers along with wash/shower gels that contain sodium laureth sulphate, a really strong detergent. Look out of cleansers that do not contain this and I think coupled with the use of natural oils and butters, you'll see a remarkable difference in no time.

02-21-2010, 11:58 AM	#5
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Butterbean Member How Do You Identify?: ---- Preferred Pronoun?: ---- Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ----- Posts: 1,143 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,417 Thanked 2,215 Times in 771 Posts Rep Power: 17690475	[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]My hands are prematurely aged from gardening without gloves for years. Plus, I wash my hands about 30 times a day. I swear by Curel Lotion. http://www.curel.com/moisture.asp I use dish soap that has lotion or hand protector built into it. When it's really bad, Mary Kay has a collection called "Satin Hands" that will make your hands look great in minutes. http://www.marykay.com/spabody/bodyc...2/default.aspx Oh, and I can't forget another great one. Hemp hand lotion. It has a bit of a weedy smell but it penetrates and makes dry skin really soft. http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/hemp/prod5950023