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Recommendations For Dry Skin Winter Legs

ciao_bella — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:19:53 GMT

Dry skin winter legs! I'm sure it's a problem many of us deal with. I have many body creams and lotions, mostly given to me for gifts, as well as a few I've have purchased myself, such as Beekman and some popular brands found in the beauty department in pharmacies, etc.

After showering, I will use them on my legs and arms and they do help relieve some of the dryness, some better than others. I'm wondering what you all use that you find effective or more effective than what I've been using that I might try.

Re: Recommendations For Dry Skin Winter Legs

Jaspertimes — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:23:17 GMT

Gold Bond Softening works for me

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CalminHeart — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:25:41 GMT

Cerave cream with ceramides in the round tub is my favorite for winter. I started using it last winter and love it. It soaks in, isn't greasy, and my legs/arms have never been better.

I use Cerave lotion in the warm months.

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Jacie — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:27:32 GMT

I have the driest skin ever. I do two things. I keep a sprayer in the shower filled with whatever oil you choose, i use Neutrogena. I spray it on damp skin and rub in, then I apply a thick cream. Lately I've used CeraVe or Palmer's. works like a charm. My skin is comfortable!

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cheriere — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:29:08 GMT

@Jaspertimes Thanks I think I'll give the Gold Bold a try. With all the changing weather, 70 one day & 25 the next combined with forced heat I'm feeling a WHOLE LOT like a LIZARD! @CalminHeart My cousin swears by the cerave! In fact, it's what her dermatologist said would work best

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amyb — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:28:35 GMT

@ciao_bella I tried Cera Ve for the first time last year, and I find it to be a nice, rich and emollient cream, without being greasy.

Also, I plan on buying Palmer's Cream that a Physical Therapist used on me while massaging a muscle, and it had a nice Shea Butter fragrance and seemed to be a good moisturizing cream. She said you can get it at CVS.

As much as I love my Philosophy Fresh Cream body butter...I don't think it's as lasting for actual moisturizing.

I have used and loved Josie Maran's body butters...also rich and lasting.

Re: Recommendations For Dry Skin Winter Legs

Jaspertimes — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:29:31 GMT

@cheriere wrote:
@Jaspertimes Thanks I think I'll give the Gold Bold a try. With all the changing weather, 70 one day & 25 the next combined with forced heat I'm feeling a WHOLE LOT like a LIZARD!

I think any of the Gold Bond lotions are effective and all good.

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Carolina925 — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:31:43 GMT

I'll be following this because I, too, experience that same issue. I wear jeans daily with a high cotton content; I think the cotton saps up the lotions more than polyester would but I prefer not to wear polyester when possible. We've just started getting cold weather here and already the lack of humidity has taken its toll. My linen closet is FULL of different lotions I keep trying. Right now I'm using the Ultra Repair Cream from the First Aid Beauty TSV a few months ago. My dry winter skin seems to react well with it even though I need to use a bit more than the tee-tiny dollop they say you need; glad two big vats were included. I scrub my skin with a net scrubber and once a week a sugar scrub. As soon as I semi dry off after the shower, I'll use the cream; it seems to sink in to my skin better after this ritual. Anxious to hear what others recommend.

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Shanus — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:37:06 GMT

After the lotions or mixed in, I've had to use an oil to keep the flakes away. When I remove my black socks...looks like dandruff! Lol

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Estellee — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:55:18 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:

Cerave cream with ceramides in the round tub is my favorite for winter. I started using it last winter and love it. It soaks in, isn't greasy, and my legs/arms have never been better.

I use Cerave lotion in the warm months.

@CalminHeart That is what my dermatologist recommends too.

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goldensrbest — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:56:11 GMT

Try the salux cloth for exfoliating, honestly so many products to try,but as far as oils i have been using apricot oil.

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cheriere — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:05:15 GMT

@Shanus lol I know EXACTLY what you're talking about. The dryness has even overtaken my hips and waist, ugh! Looks like it's snowing when I remove my pants.

Ive even been using the Josie Maran sugar scrub everyone touts. I truly feel like the skin flakiness has only gotten worse! Maybe it has to get worse before better, I'm not sure a this point.

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PansyBoo — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:22:21 GMT

Below are my two current faves. I use the GB Retinol after I shower in the daytime, not at night. I really like this stuff! And it soaks in well. I "think" @SilleeMee was the one who recommended it here. For just a good, basic moisturizer I also like Neutrogena Hydro Boost as it sinks into my skin really well too. And some have mentioned the CeraVe in the tub and it is very good. I used to use it, and although I liked it, I didn't feel like it soaked into my skin. I felt like my pants were always sticky and greasy. Ha! Maybe I applied too much but it is good if you're really dry. Finally, the CeraVe SA with the salicylic acid in it is really good for exfoliating and getting rid of "the crusties."

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LTT1 — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:31:15 GMT

@ciao_bella

@PansyBoo @cheriere @goldensrbest @Estellee

@ciao_bella

Since you are Italian, you will appreciate my comment on this! Here is my gold standard for skin:

Olio Beato first cold pressed virgin oilive oil

Because of my autoimmune issues, there are times (like right now) when heating and winter dryness begin to destroy my skin in certain ways.

I use this product, which I purchased thru Amazon and thru a grocer/restraunteur who offers this. It is expensive, but was recommended thru Ginny Chandoha's book "Lichen sclerosis: Beating the Disease".

My finger nail has begun to SPLIT, so I began using Olio Beato profusely on my hands and nails (and elsewhere) on 12/31 and continuing multiple times per day.

Olio Beato to the rescue once again for me!

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Estellee — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:35:08 GMT

@LTT1 That is very interesting. My dermatologist recommended extra virgin olive oil for my nails. Why not for dry legs

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LTT1 — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:02:07 GMT

@Estellee

Oh yes! It's the best!

While this may be tmi, my autoimmune affects more "intimate areas". Lol

So, I opted for this product and chose very carefully!

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goldensrbest — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:07:44 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@ciao_bella
@PansyBoo @cheriere @goldensrbest @Estellee

@ciao_bella

Since you are Italian, you will appreciate my comment on this! Here is my gold standard for skin:
Olio Beato first cold pressed virgin oilive oil

Because of my autoimmune issues, there are times (like right now) when heating and winter dryness begin to destroy my skin in certain ways.
I use this product, which I purchased thru Amazon and thru a grocer/restraunteur who offers this. It is expensive, but was recommended thru Ginny Chandoha's book "Lichen sclerosis: Beating the Disease".
My finger nail has begun to SPLIT, so I began using Olio Beato profusely on my hands and nails (and elsewhere) on 12/31 and continuing multiple times per day.
Olio Beato to the rescue once again for me!

Wow really expensive.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:08:32 GMT

I use these three items on my legs throughout the year.

- Salux 'Super Hard' cloth

- Alpha Skin Care Body Lotion

- Gold Bond Retinol Overnight Lotion

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ruthbe — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:17:38 GMT

I use tree hut sugar scrub.....much less expensive (and I watch for sales at ulta and I get it for an even better price).

I use osea body oil. I also like nutrix royal body by Lancome (I get it from HSN when it is on sale)....I never pay full price. Too expensive.

I also like by Philosophy..the body creme...not body lotion or body souffle.

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skatting44 — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:24:07 GMT

@ciao_bella

before applying lotions, first use a soft fine exfoliant scrub such as Borghese or another brand first when showering before applying lotions. Borghese is sold on QVC and maybe HSN . Dove soap also sells a gentle exfoliating bar of soap . I think Josie Maran has a salt or sugar scrub . Bath showering products with olive oil or argan oil help along with Cerave lotion .