Question:
My skin is so dry and flaky, I take vitamin E oil capsules daily

I take my daily vitamin, protein drink and vitamin E, righteously. I drink liquid, tea, crystal light and sometimes water (water makes me nauseous), but my skin all over is seriously dry and my face has even developed raised bumps that come and go. I thought i might be dehydrated because I don't drink that much water. Anyone-HELP!    — boazgrl (posted on May 2, 2005)

May 2, 2005
The vit E you take is oil? Lil gold balls with oil inside? They are not absorbed by us. We need dry form E, such as in capsules with powder inside. What is the pattern of bother on your face?
   — vitalady

May 2, 2005
My skin gets soooo dry and I have terrible problems with my face too. I have started using coconut oil on my skin. It is amazing how well it has helped. I use it on my face as well and I have very few breakouts of pimples or anything else. I get my oil at tropical traditions but you can get it elsewhere. Make sure you get oil that is white and not a cream color as the cream colored stuff smells nasty. Good luck! Carmen p.s. I use it on my hair and scalp too at night and then wash as usual in the morning. I no longer have the problem with my scalp itching like crazy anymore!
   — kccjer

May 3, 2005
I agree with the other poster, the vit e you are taking is not being absorbed. I live in Arizona and my skin is as dry as it can be, until I started using moistures (lotion) with vit e all over my body, I also use Oil o'lay body mositurer in the shower and the Oil o'lay mositurer that the water activates in the shower, and that helps so much. Keep drinking alot of water and taking your vitamins and protein, but start treating the outside, find a good mositurer for your face, one with UV potection, I use Avon's Anew, it is pricey, but I am worth it.
   — cindy