dry skin

a few months ago i noticed my skin being dried out, especially my face and hands. I upped my water and got back on track, tried different oils on my skin, oil of ol'lady, the works , and nothing has helped. I know i cannot get enough fat into my diet to help my skin, and don't enjoy fatty foods anyway. i drink anywhere from 70 to 100 ounces of water every day and stick very close to the program. Does anyone have any suggestions? Hugs Linda

Linda, I have the same thing, I think its the weather. I use Eucerin cream and it seems to help. I'm sure if I drank more water that would also help, I tend to have troubles in the water department! Best of luck and try that cream, I found it the cheapest at Walmart. Robin

Thanks for your reply Robin. I have always used eucerin lotion, it always seemed the best. I have used it since way before surgery on a daily basis. It was good when i ate a pre op diet, but not anymore. I wi**** was that easy. Hugs Linda

"red blotches" Jennifer, do these blotches stay for long??? If they appear and then fade away after 10 mins or so, then it's probably not an alergic reaction, but just a small sensitive skin. EVERYTHING that touches my faces makes red blotches for a few minutes. But if is stay longer, burns a lot, or itches.... then it's an allergic reaction and you need to discontinue using it. Hugs, Laurie

Linda, I always have dry skin during the winter months. I have tried numerous hand lotions, body lotions, moisturizers. Some work, some don't. The ones that have worked for me I found I did not care for because they left a 'greasy' feeling on my skin. I did however, find one that I am very happy with. It is called Essie Smoothies. Comes in various scents and most are awesome. Soaks right into the skin with no greasy after feel. I buy it at Trade Secret, but not sure where else it can be found. Hope this helps! Michelle

I have never had dry skin before, it was always oily..so this is new to me. when i put on my makeup, like foundation, it looks so chalky cause it won't even spread right. my forehead is so dry that it itches. I've put vitamin e oil on it before my makeup every morning, and then again at night, but it just leaves it greasy. I think i'll ask my pcp next week when i get my b-12 shot. Thanks everyone Hugs Linda

How do I treat dry skin? Moisturizers work well to treat dry skin. Choose a moisturizer that is hypoallergenic (it should say so on the label). The best moisturizers are also the most "gooey." Ointments (or oils) are best, followed by creams, and then lotions. Petroleum jelly (one brand name: Vaseline) is an excellent skin lubricant, but it can be messy to use. Put a moisturizer on your skin 3 or 4 times during the day. Always put the moisturizer on right after you wash or bathe. This will hold in the moisture from the water. If you have very dry hands, put petroleum jelly on them before you go to bed at night and sleep with your hands in cotton-lined gloves. Changing your bathing habits can also help. If you bathe too often, it may dry out your skin. Try to take short, lukewarm baths or showers. Oatmeal baths (one brand name: Aveeno) may be soothing to dry skin. After a bath or shower, pat your skin dry and put a moisturizer on your skin right away. Use a mild soap every day to clean your genital area and under your arms. Only clean other parts of your body 2 or 3 times a week with soap. Some people use bath oils to help make their skin less dry. However, these oils can be dangerous because they make your tub slippery. To avoid slipping and falling, put the oil on your skin after you get out of the bathtub. Plain baby oil works well. As far as foods to add into your diet you / we can tolerate: FOOD THERAPY "Eat fish at least twice a week," suggests author Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D. The oil in salmon, herring and other cold water fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help replenish lost moisture in dry skin and hair, according to Dr. Mindell. Up to two tablespoons of flaxseed oil a day can also help replenish hair and skin oils, says Julian Whitaker, M.D. It has a nutty-buttery taste, so you can use it as a topping on popcorn, potatoes or other foods you might otherwise flavor with butter, he says. Flaxseed oil is available in most health food stores. (taken from: http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/self/398)

Thanks for replying Stacy, I have tried most of these, and i do take omega 3's every single day...i know it has flax and fish oils in them. I haven't tried the oatmeal baths or the lotioning while i'm still damp, so i'll do that. I know i do bathe too often, i can't go to sleep without a shower. I know, i'm weird. Hugs Linda

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