any lotions that will keep my face from being so dry?
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free skin care · Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:34 am

i have VERY dry skin. Been suffering from Psoriasis for about 13 years now. Anyone know of a good lotiont hat will keep my face from being so dry? Especially around the nose area? thanks a bunches!

free skin care · Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:56 am

what helped for me was taking flaxseed oil and codliver oil. I saw a diffrence in a few days.
Lotions don't do very well for me.

free skin care · Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:28 am

I have just recently become interested in natural oils and have found they really help with dry skin. I use them at night, sometimes full strength. There are tons to choose from and garden of wisdom has samples you can purchase. If you google carrier oils, you will find lots of information. Also, it's important to look for cold pressed oils. Smile

free skin care · Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:09 am

I'm using CeraVe cream for the first time and am LOVING it. I just wish it came in a tube instead of one huge jar. It sinks in quickly, is completely matte and moisturizes my very dry skin beautifully. Plus it's cheap!

free skin care · Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:30 pm

i agree taking suppliments with EFA's in them are far more effective than moisturizer. i have the same problem as you along with the winter in canada my skin became extremely dry i tried about 6 creams for 'dry skin' and none of them were as effective as taking more EFA's in my diett.

free skin care · Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:19 pm

smqueen-what do you mean by EFA'S?? I dont know that much about them at all. What are they? (:

TAMgirl99-Where can i find CeraVe, i'm very interested! I dont mind a jar so much if it helps my dry skin.

Thank you guys so much!

free skin care · Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:51 pm

smokinsavsy wrote:

smqueen-what do you mean by EFA'S?? I dont know that much about them at all. What are they? (:

TAMgirl99-Where can i find CeraVe, i'm very interested! I dont mind a jar so much if it helps my dry skin.

Thank you guys so much!

Not Smqueen but EFA'S = Essential Fatty Acids, the body doesnt naturally produce EFA's so we need to incorporate foods in our diet that are rich in good fats, for example:
Flaxseed oil, nuts, salmon, avocados, fish oils, olive oil ect.
HTHS

free skin care · Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:53 pm

Also perhaps trying an oil that is rich in EFA's I really like rosehip oil, then layer with a nourishing type cream.
Goodluck Smile

Sat Dec 05, 2009 4:24 pm

I absolutely love Aloe Vera lotion. It works so well for me and my dry skin.

free skin care · Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:06 pm

i don't have psoriasis but a few years back they were constantly advertising a dry skin/psoriasis product called skin zinc. for the fist while you could only obtain it from the toll free number. then later i purchased it from shopper's drug mart. yes, i'm weird that way... when i'm bored i start experimenting with things. i think the skin zinc was $50 when i purchased it. you have to shake the solution and refrigerate it. its a milky solution and i think it smelt a tad. i can't tell you the results sorry. after a few applications, i came to my senses and realized i shouldn't be playing around with stuff like zinc. *wondering if zinc is toxic* i read that even 100% application of tee tree oil is toxic.* i have discovered that the valmont soothing dermo cream is doing wonders on my face. day after day, i find great relief in it. prior to finding soothing dermo cream, the only other thing that could calm my face down was regular nivea. i would cake it on in the morning and evenings, wait for at least 1/2 hr, and wipe off. i tried most of the natural oils... olive, saf, avacado, whatever was at the health food store, and have tried i think most of the major brands.. eg lush, body shop, shiseido, clinique, etc. perhaps you could online request a sample from skin zinc, or valmont, or try some nivea? good luck! i know dry skin is sooooooo painful.

free skin care · Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:55 pm

Step it up to something richer for the winter time. A very thick lovely cream for super dry skin could be the Ginseng moisturizer by Biovera.

free skin care · Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:59 pm

Oh wow really? Is Biovera just a .com i can go too?

free skin care · Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:01 pm

llina-where can i purchase skin zinc? It sounds like something i have heard of before. If it can help my psoriasis to not look as red and flaky then its worth a try IMO.You are so sweet to help me like this. I have tried Nivea and it didnt do too much for me. I haven't tried valmont...is it worth the try in your opinion?

free skin care · Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:06 pm

Emu Oil is a wonderful moisturizer with anti-inflammatory properties as well. It is calming, soothing and very different from lotions and potions. Many people including myself have been helped by Emu Oil. It deeply penetrates into the skin for superb moisturizing benefits.

free skin care · Sun Dec 06, 2009 5:23 pm

[/quotellina-where can i purchase skin zinc? It sounds like something i have heard of before. If it can help my psoriasis to not look as red and flaky then its worth a try IMO.You are so sweet to help me like this. I have tried Nivea and it didnt do too much for me. I haven't tried valmont...is it worth the try in your opinion?[quote]
sorry hon i wasn't watching this tread. i'm not really good with computers. Smile

ok, skin zinc is sold in shopper's drug mart. i would say to call fist and make sure it is there before going. i'm not sure if all the locations would sell it. its a milky water solution. i think it was $50. if possible, try to get a sample from the company online? *i hate buying stuff that doesn't work for me. makes me wanna scream and get rowdy*
and as for valmont, yes its worth trying. i really really love it. i just discovered it on EDS, recently. its been a few years that my skin has changed, as well as my lifestyle. i'm VERY stressed and it is worn on the face/skin. my skin is extremely dry, thin, sensitive, red, and prone to rosacea and capillary damage. even during the day i can feel erruptions and irritations, red blotches forming and disappearing, and during the end of the day even though my skin is moisturized or greasy my skin feels tight, hot, dry, PAINFUL. i know it doesn't make sense but i know i'm not imagining it. for these years i've been trying a whole closet full of junk, and nothing has come close to the results of valmont. it is expensive, perhaps try to get a sample from EDS or holt refrew's. i would recommend that you definitely try the soothing cream dermo sample. i know how it feels to live in pain cuz of your skin. please try it. it may not work on everyone as i met harriet from EDS and she had a reaction with valmont. i hope it works for you.
as for me, it works beautifuly. i've become a valmont fanatic and buying it all up.

for example i been using the soothing dermo for a few days, and how it is after +14 hours it still feels fresh, moisturized, calm, and still feels like the same when i put it on in the morning. i don't think its my imagination. i don't know how it is possible but that's how it is with me. and after a few days i noticed the difference in my skin after a shower. usually, i'm running out of the shower to get something on my face or else it will dry up like a prune and the pain and irritation will start. well yesterday i walked around after a shower letting my face air dry and thinking i was pushing my luck. viola! a little dry but not uncomfortable. it has definitely helped my skin overall. i hope this helps you or that you find something that will.

free skin care · Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:03 am

It is true that always feel after washing your face that kind of slip-sliding gratitude is not clean.
And, in turn, decided to act. Laughing

Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:22 am

a little off topic... IMCathy, how does flaxseed oil and codliver oil to improve dry skin? Is it a like a vitamin supplement or an actual oil?

free skin care · Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:26 pm

i think its a vitamin supplement? not sure though

free skin care · Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:51 pm

My skin is very dry too, decleor skin care is perfect. I like Rose D'Orient Soothing Concentrate .

free skin care · Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:23 pm

i have never heard of deceleor skin care products. Are they all natural?

free skin care · Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:04 am

smokinsavsy wrote:

i have never heard of deceleor skin care products. Are they all natural?

I believe they do claim to be natural but to what definition I am not 100% sure.
However I have been very happy with all the products I have used from Decleor.
I think you would be happy with one of there creams, some are ultra nourishing.
If you do a search and you will see heaps of reviews/imput from fellow EDS ladies/guys.
Good luck with your search and I hope you find something Smile

free skin care · Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:52 pm

pal-your kindness is just so appreciated! thank you so so much! I'm looking into Deceleor, as well as a couple other products. (that egyptian magic has still caught my eye!) i dont have much money right now (bought that kit for hair) so as soon as i get paid i'll be shopping a bit more Very Happy

i'll let you know what happends!!

free skin care · Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:01 pm

smokinsavsy wrote:

pal-your kindness is just so appreciated! thank you so so much! I'm looking into Deceleor, as well as a couple other products. (that egyptian magic has still caught my eye!) i dont have much money right now (bought that kit for hair) so as soon as i get paid i'll be shopping a bit more Very Happy

i'll let you know what happends!!

Smokin, the Egyptian Magic is fine but a bit greasy for the face. You can go to Biovera.com where theres lots of info on the different types of cream. They are small but sometimes a lot of choices is confusing anyway. Good luck!

free skin care · Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:03 am

I've been using Born Again MSM and Vit E cream and just love the stuff. Typically around this time of year I am fighting the dry skin but so far so good and we are full blown snow and freezing cold right now. It's cheap too, under $5 at Vitacost.com. I do believe this MSM cream and taking MSM internally has done wonders for my dry skin....

free skin care · Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:09 am

smokinsavsy wrote:

pal-your kindness is just so appreciated! thank you so so much! I'm looking into Deceleor, as well as a couple other products. (that egyptian magic has still caught my eye!) i dont have much money right now (bought that kit for hair) so as soon as i get paid i'll be shopping a bit more Very Happy

i'll let you know what happends!!

I didn't find the Egyptian Magic especially moisturizing for my body and I would never use it on my face. It's overpriced, too, in my opinion. I just poured all the oils I have in a bottle and I'm loving the resulting blend on my face. I included these oils: kiwi, cranberry seed, camellia, rice bran, cherry kernel, and pomegranate seed. It also works great for massage, if you're doing that.

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