topic Re: Hydration in Beauty

Hydration

hovis — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 13:30:30 GMT

How can I keep my skin all over hydrated? My skin is so dry and no matter what I do I just can't seem to keep it hydrated .Thnaks.

Re: Hydration

SilleeMee — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 13:36:54 GMT

I know what you mean, especially now that it's winter and my furnace is turned on. I use a humidifier in my house and it really helps! Also, I take more vitamin C during the cold winter months and believe or not this will help your dry skin, too. I use a aha lotion to help keep my skin exfoliated as well.

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151949 — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 13:46:08 GMT

Often generalized dry skin is due to thyroid problems. You could ask your doctor to check your thyroid levels. The other thing to do is to stay hydrated yourself - in other words , drink more water. I have very dry skin - always have , even as a teen. I use bath oils to hydrate all over then I like Perlier body lotions and creams.

If I take a shower or bath and don't use my bath oils I really notice the difference in how my skin feels. I prefer Avon Skin so Soft - original scent , just because I like how it smells. When I have to take a shower I put a very small amount of SSS on everywhere I can reach before I dry off.Not as good as bathing in it but better than nothing. It only takes a very very small amount of bath oils - and you do have to deal with cleaning it immediately as soon as your bath is over so no one slips in the tub as it makes the tub very slippery.

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Dazlin — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 13:46:39 GMT

Although I live in a warm humid climate I still use moisturizing creams. Immediately after showering, leaving my skin damp, I apply either, Palmers cocoa oil, and, or Carave' cream in the large tub. Lasts till next morning shower. I have also used baby oil right in the shower before getting out and drying myself. Either the baby oil, or Palmers in a spray bottle is a quick, no fuss way to keep my skin moist. Sometimes I just don't want to bother applying the cream. But Carave is the best...IMO.

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MalteseMomma — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 14:45:22 GMT

@hovis wrote:
How can I keep my skin all over hydrated? My skin is so dry and no matter what I do I just can't seem to keep it hydrated .Thnaks.

Thats an easy question ,@hovis

Josie Maran body butter

Re: Hydration

Kabella — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:07:09 GMT

@hovis... Here I go again with questions? Good Morning! Do you drink at least 80z. of water a day? What do you use as a face & body wash?

Face moisturizer & body lotion/ cream ? Do you use oils combined with a moisturer? Do you use a hyrating facial & body scrub? A hydrating facial mist? I want to help but you did not list what you use & thats why all the questions, besides the fact that you did say your skin all over is dry. I have normal skin but am more on the dry side in the winter months.

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Tigriss — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:08:26 GMT

After your shower, rub olive oil on your damp skin. Do this again in the morning. It soaks right in and is natural. It will help replish your skin's natural oils. I also use Eucrine cream in the tub. It works really well on hands, feet, knees and elbows. For your face, buy some argan oil. Stay hydrated and run a humidifier in the winter.

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Carmie — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:12:35 GMT

Rule out thyroid problems.

Add unrefined olive oil to your diet. It is good for your heart and your skin. My DH and I are in our 60's and never use any lotions or moisturizers. In fact, we both have oily skin. I use a lot of olive oil when I cook. You need to hydrate from the inside out.

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jbs — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:13:45 GMT

I second Cerave in the tub (with pump). It lasts all day, and the crepy skin on my inner arms disappears. (71 years old) Order from Amazon since it is not easy to find.

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sweetee2 — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:23:59 GMT

151949: Where's can I get SSS. I use this year's ago and loved it I haven't seen this for years. Yahoo!

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CoastalGal — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:43:41 GMT

WEN remoist spray is great to use throughout the day when your skin starts feeling dry

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:56:53 GMT

I eat one avocado a day. I also consume plenty of salmon( I buy it at costco and fill the freezer with it) and raw seeds and nuts..... Good healthy skin fats... of course sealing in the moisture on your skin with a good skin cream can benefit as well. But I really think hydration and healthy skin come from the inside out.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:57:17 GMT

@sweetee2 wrote:
151949: Where's can I get SSS. I use this year's ago and loved it I haven't seen this for years. Yahoo!

@sweetee2,

Skin So Soft is an AVON product. They sell it on their website.

Re: Hydration

software — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:08:23 GMT

@hovis Taking a supplement helps when you've tried everything else. Hair, Skin & Nails.

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Fressa — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:19:36 GMT

I have very dry, sensitive skin no matater what the season. Here are the products that work for me.

Josie Maran's Cleansing body oil and/or sugar scrub

L'Occiatane's Almond Oil cleansing lotion

After shower--

Josie Maran's body butter in the original formula and the honey dip ( extra help)

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair cream ( I use this on my feet at night and hands multiple times a day. I also use this after a shower and it works well.

There's a remarkable improvement in my skin. My arms and legs don't have those "alligator" patches and shaving irritate the skin anymore. Hope you have the same results that I did.

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AspenGrove — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:34:41 GMT

My dermatologist explained that the myth of drinking water as a remedy for dry skin has been around a long time. She explained what really causes dry skin and how I could treat it. Has nothing to do with drinking water. There are many good articles on the Net about this. A quick google led me to these three articles with good, overall info: Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3.

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StillRachB — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:42:30 GMT

Inadd argan oil to everything! I add drops to my body lotion, my day face moisturizer, and I apply it directly to my face as the last step at night.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:48:31 GMT

@AspenGrove wrote:
My dermatologist explained that the myth of drinking water as a remedy for dry skin has been around a long time. She explained what really causes dry skin and how I could treat it. Has nothing to do with drinking water. There are many good articles on the Net about this. A quick google led me to these three articles with good, overall info: Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3.

@AspenGrove,

Amen sista! ITA. I have said this every time the subject of hydration comes up. Many people refuse to believe it though.

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AspenGrove — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 17:27:36 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@AspenGrove wrote:
My dermatologist explained that the myth of drinking water as a remedy for dry skin has been around a long time. She explained what really causes dry skin and how I could treat it. Has nothing to do with drinking water. There are many good articles on the Net about this. A quick google led me to these three articles with good, overall info: Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3.
@AspenGrove,
Amen sista! ITA. I have said this every time the subject of hydration comes up. Many people refuse to believe it though.

@SilleeMee .. yup! I "cured" my dry skin woes by listening to the advice of my derm instead of listening to the marketing departments of various products!

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Katcat1 — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 17:37:22 GMT

@hovis, Marula oil has helped me. I apply a drop at bedtime and massage into my face. If you are extremely dry, apply once during the day too. No more dryness but rather soft, hydrated skin. I purchase Acure Organics Marula oil for under $20. It absorbs quickly and is much lighter in texture than argan. For your body you can use the same or try Curel Hydra Therapy sold in drugstores. You apply to wet skin after your shower rub in and towel dry. Use everytime you shower or bathe.