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Any help would be appreciated

Kat13 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:40:55 GMT

Hi Ladies,

Early this year I had emergency surgery and I am ok now but the reason for this request is this. No matter what I have tried as far as moisturizer for my face doesn't seem to be helping much. I am recently using Oil of Olay with the 7 vitamins and Garnier Hydrating gel. I did notice it has alcohol in that. A friend of mine gave me some Loreal Revitalift but it has fragrance and I don't like it. Nothing seems to be penetrating very well. I am 63 yrs old. Any ideas that won't break the bank??

Thank you in advance

Kathy

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Q4u — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:47:04 GMT

I am a faithful user of Josie's Argon Body Butter (they have unscented). I also use her Argon oil first, then the Butter and it's made a huge difference in my skin. I have dry skin to begin with (and Diabetic skin) as well as living in a very dry climate. It really works for me.

I also just had a very bad burn on my arm. The iron fell over on it and it tooks weeks to heal up (4 1/2" long).... once it healed I've been using Argon oil on my arm, then the butter and then later in the evening a special scar cream and it's looking far better than I hoped it would with very little ridge across the top.... will be continuing all three for several weeks more.

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Texasmouse — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:52:29 GMT

@Kat13

I have been following a dermatologist's vlogs on YouTube and have followed her advice on skin care. She is a minimalist who doesn't believe in a lot of steps or a lot of money to get hydrated, healthy skin. What she herself does and recommends is, first of all, using a gentle cleanser. Then on WET skin, apply a hyaluronic acid humectant such as Neutrogena Hydro boost which, in her words, "gloms onto" the water on your face and holds it there, preventing "trans-epidermal water loss". Then you go in with a simple moisturizer such as CeraVe PM to seal it in and keep you moisturized all night. In the morning, you would add a sunscreen over the moisturizer or, if the sunscreen is moisturizing enough, you could skip the moisturizer. These products are not overly expensive and they work well. HTH

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pugvette74 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:57:32 GMT

Josie's argan milk, argan oil and face butter... Nothing is better for me and I live in a very dry climate!!!

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piperbay — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:58:01 GMT

I have been using Yes to Cucumbers soothing daily calming moisturizer for sensitive skin. It's about fifteen dollars a bottle that lasts you a long time. It's nice and gentle for the skin.

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Kat13 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:04:21 GMT

Thank you for your reply. I hope your arm heals very quickly. That had to be so painful. My skin is dry. I should have mentioned that it's more for my face. I do use Josie whipped argon oil. In fact, last night I brought 2 of the nurses a jar of it. They used mine and loved it.

Thanks again

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Kat13 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:10:33 GMT

Thank you Ladies, I knew you'd all come through for me. You're the best. I wish you all a great evening and week!!!!!!

I hope to return the favor sometime.

Kathy

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tends2dogs — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:12:42 GMT

@Kat13 wrote:
Thank you for your reply. I hope your arm heals very quickly. That had to be so painful. My skin is dry. I should have mentioned that it's more for my face. I do use Josie whipped argon oil. In fact, last night I brought 2 of the nurses a jar of it. They used mine and loved it.
Thanks again

While I can't speak for @Q4u, I think she may have meant that she uses Josie's whipped body butter on her face. I do and it is great - the unscented. I tried her whipped face butter and didn't like it. I also use her oil everyday - under make up. The milk dried me out. Not good for me, but many love it.

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Kat13 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:16:08 GMT

I have not heard of ETERNITY. I will look it up. I never thought to use the whipped oil on my face. I have the oil but it doesn't seem to absorb. I will give it a try. It couldn't hurt.

Thank you again

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SisterGoldenHair — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:30:55 GMT

@Kat13My next buy is going to be this product. I saw it on "The Doctors" the other day and the women seemed to have good results. It is sold at Walgreens.

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Kat13 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:33:39 GMT

Thank you SisterGoldenHair,

I have a Walgreens close by. I am going to try it all only because I can't believe all the lines on my face lately.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:58:45 GMT

@Kat13, Give No. 7 a try which is sold at Target. Reasonably priced. I use one of their moisturizers with SPF and it does not irritate my skin. Another good would be Neutrogena.

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Shanus — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 02:18:05 GMT

@Kat13 wrote:
Hi Ladies,

Early this year I had emergency surgery and I am ok now but the reason for this request is this. No matter what I have tried as far as moisturizer for my face doesn't seem to be helping much. I am recently using Oil of Olay with the 7 vitamins and Garnier Hydrating gel. I did notice it has alcohol in that. A friend of mine gave me some Loreal Revitalift but it has fragrance and I don't like it. Nothing seems to be penetrating very well. I am 63 yrs old. Any ideas that won't break the bank??

Thank you in advance
Kathy

May I ask if you are exfoliating your skin? If not, moisturizers can't get through the dead skin cells to do their job. Good luck. 😄

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StraytoStay — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 02:25:35 GMT

@Kat13 wrote:
I have not heard of ETERNITY. I will look it up. I never thought to use the whipped oil on my face. I have the oil but it doesn't seem to absorb. I will give it a try. It couldn't hurt.

Thank you again

That was the poster's catch phrase used in the signature option. Noticed you're new, welcome @Kat13@! I like Josie' s oil, too

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andi1968 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 02:38:30 GMT

i watch her, too and my skin is looking better and better! No more extra steps and overly expensive products for me. Sunscreen every day!

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Drythe — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 02:42:28 GMT

@Kat13

I would check with a dermatologist, honestly, make sure you know what's going on, and what will help, and what might do harm.

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Dash — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 02:46:16 GMT

Before spending money on potions and lotions, make sure you are well hydrated. I find that my skin is so much softer and smoother when I "moisturize" from the inside out.

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KathyM23 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:01:33 GMT

CeraVe was recommended to me by my dermatologist after my skin ended up looking lilke turtle skin after surgery and a long hospital stay. Can safely be used on your face also. My skin is now smooth and feels and looks good (as it can at 70+) It is inexpensive, about $15 for a large jar at Target. Need to get the cream, not the lotion. My friend's dermalologist also recommended it for her. I have many allergies to skin products and this does have a fragrance, but it does not bother my skin and is not a strong smell. I don't like perfumes and scented product either, but CeraVe does not offend my sense of smell or cause me to break out like products with fragrance do. Hopefully it will help you. I tried for many years for a moisurizer that I could use on my face as well as my body taking into account my allergies. I'm delighted I found CeraVe.

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:16:12 GMT

@Kat13 wrote:
Hi Ladies,

Early this year I had emergency surgery and I am ok now but the reason for this request is this. No matter what I have tried as far as moisturizer for my face doesn't seem to be helping much. I am recently using Oil of Olay with the 7 vitamins and Garnier Hydrating gel. I did notice it has alcohol in that. A friend of mine gave me some Loreal Revitalift but it has fragrance and I don't like it. Nothing seems to be penetrating very well. I am 63 yrs old. Any ideas that won't break the bank??

Thank you in advance
Kathy

@Kat13

Is it just your face .... or hands and body, too?

Personally, I think you should consult with a Dermatologist. Sounds like your system might be out of whack .... or something.

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Q4u — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:24:55 GMT

@tends2dogs wrote:
@Kat13 wrote:
Thank you for your reply. I hope your arm heals very quickly. That had to be so painful. My skin is dry. I should have mentioned that it's more for my face. I do use Josie whipped argon oil. In fact, last night I brought 2 of the nurses a jar of it. They used mine and loved it.
Thanks again
While I can't speak for @Q4u, I think she may have meant that she uses Josie's whipped body butter on her face. I do and it is great - the unscented. I tried her whipped face butter and didn't like it. I also use her oil everyday - under make up. The milk dried me out. Not good for me, but many love it.

Yes, I use it everywhere! Don't use the face butter and the milk made me break out, not good for me either, but the original body butter is fantastic IMHO...