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Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:28 am  |
Okay, its minus 25C right now and my skin is suffering big time!  What would you recommend for these chilly Canadian winters? I'd prefer something that I can purchase in a drugstore or retail outlet that doesn't cost a small fortune. TIA! |
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PROUD FTM @ 40 TO CARTER-BORN APRIL 12, 2006...Sensitive dry skintype...prone to excema |
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:33 am |
| Last winter I used Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion. It worked great. I live in Michigan so I know what you mean about really cold winters...this stuff worked so well for me that I could skip a day in between...and I shower everyday. |
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:52 am |
| Aveeno is good stuff for a drugstore brand. It will work ALOT better if you exfoliate 2 or 3 times a week. If you have dry or sensitive skin, a nice gentle sugar scrub will do the trick and it's easy enough to find one, or to make one yourself .... |
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:59 am |
Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Lotion. You will be pleasantly surprised at just how well this product works. It promises 24 hour moisturization, and I know that there is clinical data (and real world data) to back up this claim. In the ingredients list you will see jojoba esters and hydrolyzed jojoba esters. It is this combination that helps create the 24 hour moisturization. They are very occlusive materials and trap moisture at the skin surface. Try it...you'll like it!
John |
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President and Chief Formulator for "Never Over The Hill Cosmetics" |
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:26 pm |
| I like Avene Cold cream body lotion. Is thick enought and is smell really light ( a little powder smell) The price in CAN $ is about 30 $ so its between pharmacie and cosmetics counters prices. You will find them in drugstore in the cosmetics department. |
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:02 pm |
i find that during winters, only my face and hands require extra moisturizing.
my body is usually warm and well protected from the harsh elements. so for my body, i usually just apply a cheap moisturizer (whatever is on sale) after my shower and it works well. sometimes i don't even need it. |
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:01 pm |
I highly recommend you this one
Boots Mediterranean Body Butter.  I use it during the winter months. I love it. |
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Skin: normal to dry, sensitive, freckles, 31 |
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:36 pm |
| Ditto on the exfoliation recommendation. I find that using straight oil just after bathing provides a wonderful seal of moisture. You can use any high quality oil--olive, sunflower, castor, etc. I also like to use jojoba and camellia. Just apply oil to damp skin, massage in gently and you're set! |
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:59 pm |
| Hope in a bottle the large size for the body and face. -Melissa |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:06 am |
| I used Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Body Moisturizer when I used to live in Reno and it worked fine. I'm still using it all year round though I live in a very hot country now. I also have eczema and it doesn't break me out. Oh when I'm not too lazy I put on Oilatum Oil all over my body when my skin is still wet before I put on Neutrogena moisturizer. |
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26 with dehydrated combo skin, prone to blackheads and congestions, NC20-25 |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:21 am |
I have a mild case of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) and Eucerin Calming Creme works well for me. 14oz for $10 - $12.
Below is from Eucerin website:
Eucerin Calming Creme soothes and moisturizes to help prevent the very dry skin that can lead to itching.
* Soothing oatmeal and moisturizing glycerin break the bothersome cycle of itching and scratching
* Odorless and fast-absorbing formula locks in moisture for 24 hours
* Rich yet non-greasy creme leaves skin feeling smooth and comfortable
* Ideal for the dry, itchy skin associated with atopic dermatitis or cold winter weather
* Appropriate for children as young as two years of age
* Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, non-irritating (won't clog pores)
It's creamy and absorbs fast. Leaves no oily residue. |
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30s; Fair to Medium with yellow undertones; Combination skin - occasional breakouts, vertical brow lines, age spots, acne marks, few broken caps, tiny bumps (chicken skin); Eyes: puffy, dark circles and fine lines..... yeah, lots to fix WIP |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:38 am |
| Curel Moiture Therapy Lotion is for dry/itchy winter skin |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:57 am |
Moosette - I was just going to post the SAME ? You beat me to it - thanks  |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:19 am |
where in canada are you in?
wow -25... thats cold. I'm in Vancouver and last week we had our first snow storm of the year and it reached -7 and that was VERY cold. I use Olay body wash (for very dry skin)followed by Olay quench (for very dry skin) or any of the Olay moisturizing lines are good. My skin feels like butter  |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:04 am |
| More votes for the Eucerin Calming Creme or the Aveeno moisturizer. I would also suggest Neutrogena Oil - I like the fragrance Free one If my skin is really dry I use this with the moisturizer on top. |
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Over 60, dry and sensitive. Look younger than my age and want to keep it that way! |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:38 pm |
I second the Goldbond suggestion. It has a very light scent (sorta fresh), a wonderful texture, and sinks in beautifully. It also makes a terrific hand cream since it doesn't leave your hands all greasy after applying.
Sometimes, for extra moisture I'll slather a light body oil (like Booth's) on in the shower instead of soaping up, or apply a heavier one (like Weleda's) after I towel dry myself. Then I apply moisturizer on top of that. |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:23 pm |
| I cant live without Khliels body cream, also palmers for a more affordable alternative. |
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Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:03 pm |
I've been using Jason Aloe Vera Hand & Body Lotion and I don't get those dry itchy patches on my legs anymore. 
www.jason-natural.com/products/hand_body_lotion.php |
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Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:50 am |
| I have found the most economical moisturiser is to keep a bottle of baby oil in the shower and, as soon as you turn the shower off, rub the oil over your skin before you even dry yourself. As your skin is still warm, it will penetrate very quickly. Then just pat yourself dry and you will have lovely soft skin. |
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Skin: Over 60, ex combination now sensitive, Cellcosmet |
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Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:29 am |
| The most effective imo is Avocado Oil. I have been using Earth to Body's Moisturizing Lotion (which has the BEST ingredients to hydrate) but it wasn't doing much for my scaly calves even though I've been using it nightly for a while. Then one night I decided to use some Avocado Oil - I was also suffering from a bad case of cracked skin on my elbow which was starting to hurt big time and I used it ONE NIGHT and the cracked skin is completely HEALED and the area isn't even dry anymore. My calves also felt smoother longer than with any other body lotion. |
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Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:50 am |
| The body shop body butter made my skin so rich in cold winter |
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Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:03 am |
| I'm using Z. Bigatti. It's expensive but it's AMAZING! |
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Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:09 pm |
| Not sure whether it's readily available in Canadian drug stores, but pure shea butter works wonders on my itchy winter skin. |
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Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:02 pm |
| For me the most effective is whipped body butter from BeachGirlBeauty.com. It has unrefined shea butter, mango butter, avacado oil, vit e, and fragrance (optional). That's it; not even any preservatives. |
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Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:37 pm |
| sormuimui wrote: |
| The most effective imo is Avocado Oil. I have been using Earth to Body's Moisturizing Lotion (which has the BEST ingredients to hydrate) but it wasn't doing much for my scaly calves even though I've been using it nightly for a while. Then one night I decided to use some Avocado Oil - I was also suffering from a bad case of cracked skin on my elbow which was starting to hurt big time and I used it ONE NIGHT and the cracked skin is completely HEALED and the area isn't even dry anymore. My calves also felt smoother longer than with any other body lotion. |
Funny that you mention that, I just ordered the ETB lotion today and bought some Avocado oil, hmmmmm it seems we are on the same wavelength! |
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27~Texas~Oily~ fair~ breakout prone~ easily congested~Cysts caused by emotional stress~ Using Ayurvedic skin care and philosophy~ Dry brushing body and face~ On strict less is more routine~ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars~ Oscar Wilde |
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