Thread: dry skin

Dry skin is a nightmare - you normally find the cream thats best for your skin. I often get drier skin with air con/heaters at work - my best tip though is to avoid using soaps and bubble baths as much (they tend to dry me out). A few drops of baby oil in a bath helps smooth my skin, and drinking lots of water. x

Olive oil is the good moisturizer ,Use olive oil for dry skin.Taking milk bath once in a week It will smoothen the skin,It is also a good moisturizer and cleanser.

Ah, i am a big sufferer of dry skin in the winter time, it's mainly my hands, but sometimes my face too! I know that you're supposed to avoid hot hot showers, and stick to just "warm" water (which is a huge bummer for me, since I love hot showers!)

Also, be sure to moisturize as soon as you're out of the shower!! It helps to "lock in" the moisture on your skin. Try to avoid alcohol based products since those tend to dry out the skin.

I'm a big fan of Eucerin (i do some work with them, so we have it floating around the office), they've really helped my poor hands this winter. I'll usually put some on in the morning, and then maybe once or twice during the day too. Right now, the calming creme is my go-to, but I also like the daily skin balance line too, it's a little lighter, and maybe better for summer use. Both are great for dry skin!

Drink more water, exfoliate once a week and use a skin repair cream like Oilatum every day. x

Originally Posted by Neonshock

Try washing your face with Bicarb of Soda made into a paste then getting Vitamin E capsules, splitting them and rubbing the oil on your face. Worked for me

I agree I spent £20+ on some Dermalogica daily exfoliator which was basically bicarbonate of soda! And the vit E capsules are amazing. I only use them at night as they make my face quite shiny lol. In the day I use a light serum (olay or estee lauder) followed by a nice cream (my fave is Guerlain - can't think of name now but it's a super thick cream for very dry skin, it's about £55 but a jar lasts me 12-18 months)

If you have tried creams and they do not work so well for you (there is lots of choice above) you should try booking an appointment with a dermatologist, and not bother with the doctor.
Cybele

I drink 2-4l water daily. Usually I just use vitamin E body shop creams but once a week I use a vitamin E face exfoliater (from body shop too) and I put a bit of 100% almond oil on my face, mainly around my eyes.

I had really dry and itchy skin on my arms and legs. It helped a lot when I started using organic soap instead of regular soap. Then I put aloe vera lotion after every shower.

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I have suffered of dry skin for a long time. I know it gets a bit better in summer time, but I got some nice new tips from this thread too, so I just wanted to say thanks.

I would recommend No.7's protect and perfect intensive serum it is amazing, use it morning and night and it leaves the skin soooo soft!

Back to basics here..
But original Nivia cream can not be beaten. The one in the blue tub.